South Shore Playground parking area to Burkett park

Saw a pair of adult javalinas at the northern end of Lanky Lackey. They were resting on the side of the trail but when they saw us, they got up and slowly wandered off.

User: MikeHikes - 1/8/2015

Location: San Angelo State Park

Rating: 5stars

Difficulty: 1star

Solitude:

Miles Hiked: 6.30 Miles Elapsed Time: 3 hours, 15 minutes

Comments:

Out Playground parking area > Tasajilla Flats > Nature Loop > Lanky Lackey > connector to Burkett park > Burkett park 3.7 miles

Return Burkett park > Winding Snake >Chaparral > Playground parking area 2.6 miles

Temps in the mid 20's, light wind and partly cloudy/overcast.

Lots of "Firsts" -

1st hike of 2015,

1st log entry for 2015,

1st time wearing my new Hi-Tec hiking boots,

1st time in 2015 I fell on my ass from stepping on slippery mud,

1st time in 2015 we saw two javalinas up close and personal (photo attached),

so I consider this an auspicious start to the new year!

NOTES

Water, shade, info kiosk and toilets available at Playground parking area.

Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at Burkett park.

Log Photos

Javalina on Lanky Lackey

Area around San Angelo State Park

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