They Should Rename This "Turtle Park!"

Turtle Fest
See all of those black spots in the water? They're all turtles.
User: Blaze - 2/14/2013

Location: Mayde Creek Hike and Bike Trail

Rating: 2stars
Difficulty: halfstar  Solitude: halfstar
Miles Hiked: 2.50 Miles  Elapsed Time: N/A

Comments:

Before I start my review, let me just say that there is NO PARKING at Mayde Creek.  You'll have to park along one of the streets in the adjacent subdivision and walk to the park.

OK, Mayde Creek Hike And Bike Trail is an interesting example of how the Harris County Parks and Recreation service has collaborated with Harris County Flood Control to increase the functionality of public land.  The primary purpose of this area is to create large dug out reservoirs to hold water when it floods.  That's Flood Control's contribution.  Within the reservoirs live HUNDREDS of turtles.  There is no gate around preventing access down into the reservoir, but there are signs saying it is a restricted area.  Harris County Parks and Recreation job is to maintain the areas along the reservoir border.  Hence, the Hike and Bike Trail.

The paved trail is long enough to let you stretch your legs and the large number of turtles keeps the view interesting.  Turtles are very bashful creatures so they will make a dash into the water if they see you before you see them.  If you want to photograph them, a zoom or telephoto lens is recommended.

You can follow the Mayde Creek Hike and Bike Trail all the way to where it joins Cullen Park.



Log Photos
Entrance Sign
Walk Along The Reservoir Banks
Turtles
Turtle Fest
Turtlepalooza
Huge Reservoirs
More Turtles
Private Road Bridge
Trail Ends At Cullen Park
Area around Mayde Creek Hike and Bike Trail