Buescher State Park — Pine Gulch Loop
MEET AT 7:00PM: Scenic Sunset Point with Valley View
1841 Park Road 1C, Smithville, TX 78957
(https://maps.app.goo.gl/x9zkMatxTdWAwZa67)BEFORE driving to trailhead, please stop by the Park Headquarters to pay entry fees & obtain a window tag. NOTE: This meet-up is after business hours, so please pre-pay for a day pass online OR fill out a slip & drop payment at the entrance upon arrival.
Sunset on May 9 is 8:14 pm.
Entrance Fees
Adult: $5 Daily
Child 12 Years and Under: Free
IMPORTANT: This meet-up is schedule for after the park’s office hours:
Please make a day-use reservations online before arriving
OR fill out an after-hours check-in slip & pay at the Park HQ upon arrival.
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TRAIL: 3.8 miles LOOP
Hilly loop hike with 3 cut-off options
1.3 mi. if you take the first cut-off trail (“Barred Owl Path”)
3.0 mi. if you take the second cut-off trail (“Roosevelt’s Cutoff”)
4.2 mi. if you complete the full loop.
Hilly terrain, partly shaded, multiple footbridges. Trail description:
“Travel the steep hills of Pine Gulch beneath a forest of towering loblolly pines. You’ll also see the remnants of 2015’s Hidden Pines wildfire.”
Bring sunscreen, water, & snacks.
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Community Hikes with Summit Outdoor Leadership is your opportunity to get outside & explore our beautiful natural areas in Bastrop County.