Park Mid-section - Burkett Park to 5 Points Junction Loop

At the entrance of Burkett Park, this Jack Rabbit stood still long enough for me to get this photo.

User: MikeHikes - 8/9/2022

Location: San Angelo State Park

Rating: 4stars

Difficulty: halfstar

Solitude:

Miles Hiked: 6.70 Miles Elapsed Time: 3 hours, 15 minutes

Comments:

Leg 1 - Burkett park > Burkett Trail > Potts Creek > Playground Bypass > Playground > Bell's Point > Playground (N) > Flintstone > 5 Points Junction 3.7 miles

Leg 2 - 5 Point Junction > dirt road (NE) > Trailhead to Trailhead (S) > Burkett Trail > Burkett Park 3.0 miles

Temp started at 80, ended at 95. Very sunny with none to a very slight and infrequent breeze.

Quiet hike along easy to see and traverse trails. I saw six javelinas and a few deer on my way in. At the beginning of the hike, I saw a lone Jack Rabbit (photo attached) and a few Black Buzzards flying around.

NOTES

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

Water, shade and an info kiosk available at Bell's Point.

Water, shade and an info kiosk available at 5 Points Junction.

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