Park Mid-Section Burkett Park to 5 Point Junction

Red Eyed Turtle
First time I've seen one of these in the park. After getting some pics, he wandered away.
User: MikeHikes - 10/25/2015

Location: San Angelo State Park

Rating: 3point5stars
Difficulty: 1star  Solitude: 4point5stars
Miles Hiked: 4.40 Miles  Elapsed Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Comments:

Route    Burkett park > Burkett trail > service road (ENE) > service road (W) . Flintstone Trail (NE) > 5 Points Junction > service road (dirt, East) > service road (asphalt WSW), Burkett Trail, Burkett Park      4.4 milrd

Temps in the 60's, windy and clear. 

Today was a fitness hike, we travelled most of the route on service roads.  Saw a red eyed box turtle for the first time (photo attached).  Not much else, just a pleasant hike with friends.

NOTES

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

Water, shade and info kiosk at 5 Points Junction.+

 



Log Photos
Red Eyed Turtle
Area around San Angelo State Park
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