Local Hike Series: April Meet-up — Easter Sunrise Hike
SUNRISE ON EASTER MORNING
Local Hike Series April Meet-up
After watching the sunrise from Piney Hill, we will hike the Pine Warbler Trail down into Copperas Creek, then back up via the Piney Hill Spur (~1.0 miles total)
This will be a family-friendly dayhike on an easy trail. Please bring your own snacks and water.
Cost: Must pay day use fee at park office
NOTE: Because meet-up time is prior to Park Office hours, you will need to use the self-check in kiosk and pay with CASH or a TX State Park Pass
Adults – $5
Child (12 years & under) – Free
Free entry for everyone in your vehicle with a TX State Parks Pass
Date: April 20, 2025
Time: 6:45 AM (Sunrise is at 7:10 AM)
Location: Meet at the Piney Hill Area ADA Restroom and Playground
🤔 Interested in hiking, but not sure how to start?
❓ Want to explore Bastrop area trails, but don’t know where to go?
🥾 Are you a seasoned hiker who’d love a hiking buddy?
✅ Summit’s Local Hike Series is for you!
Join in for a community hike for all ages and experience. We have such amazing trails in our area, and this is a great way to explore them. Meet our Summit guides for a fun day hike.
These are free informal meet-up events, but may require a park entry fee, depending on location. Bring your own water & snacks!
Please find info & RVSP on summitlead.org or on the Summit Outdoor Leadership Facebook page. RSVPs are helpful, but not required.
Earth Day Celebration - Cedar Park Parks & Trails
SUMMIT will be joining the Cedar Park Parks & Trails Foundation again this year for the EARTH DAY CELEBRATION!
Local Hike Series: March — Wildflowers of Bastrop
WILDFLOWER HIKE
@ MCKINNEY ROUGHS NATURE PARK
Local Hike Series March Meet-up
Description from LCRA website:
“McKinney Roughs Nature Park is a 1,100-acre nature park along the Colorado River welcoming adventure seekers to explore the variety of activities offered. A multiuse trail system of up to 18 miles of trails through the Lost Pines is available to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian users. Visitors can enjoy guided group activities such as team building, challenge course obstacles, kayaking and river rafting trips, and UTV tours to observe the native flora and fauna in the area.”
This will be a family-friendly dayhike on an easy trail. Please bring your own snacks and water.
Cost: Must pay day use fee at park office
Adults – $5
Children (12 and younger) – Free
Seniors (65 and older), Military and Disabled – $2
Free with LCRA Parks Pass
Date: March 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Meet outside Visitors Center
🤔 Interested in hiking, but not sure how to start?
❓ Want to explore Bastrop area trails, but don’t know where to go?
🥾 Are you a seasoned hiker who’d love a hiking buddy?
✅ Summit’s Local Hike Series is for you!
Join in for a community hike for all ages and experience. We have such amazing trails in our area, and this is a great way to explore them. Meet our Summit guides for a fun day hike.
These are free informal meet-up events, but may require a park entry fee, depending on location. Bring your own water & snacks!
Please find info & RVSP on summitlead.org or on the Summit Outdoor Leadership Facebook page. RSVPs are helpful, but not required.
Local Hike Series: February — Lake Bastrop
EXPLORE TRAILS AROUND LAKE BASTROP
Local Hike Series February Meet-up
Description from LCRA website:
“At Lake Bastrop North Shore Park, you’ll think you stepped into East Texas with the beauty of the Lost Pines Region. Explore the 900-acre lake surrounded by loblolly pine trees.”
This will be a family-friendly dayhike on an easy trail. Please bring your own snacks and water.
Cost: Must pay day use fee at park office
Adults – $5
Children (12 and younger) – Free
Seniors (65 and older), Military and Disabled – $2
Free with LCRA Parks Pass
Date: February 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Meet at LCRA North Shore Park, near Fishing Dock close to boat ramp
🤔 Interested in hiking, but not sure how to start?
❓ Want to explore Bastrop area trails, but don’t know where to go?
🥾 Are you a seasoned hiker who’d love a hiking buddy?
✅ Summit’s Local Hike Series is for you!
Join in for a community hike for all ages and experience. We have such amazing trails in our area, and this is a great way to explore them. Meet our Summit guides for a fun day hike.
These are free informal meet-up events, but may require a park entry fee, depending on location. Bring your own water & snacks!
Please find info & RVSP on summitlead.org or on the Summit Outdoor Leadership Facebook page. RSVPs are helpful, but not required.
Local Hike Series: January 1 — First Day Hike
FIRST DAY HIKE @ Buescher State Park
Local Hike Series January 1 Meet-up
Ring in the New Year with a healthy habit of hiking!
This will be a family-friendly dayhike on an easy trail. Please bring your own snacks and water.
Cost: Must pay day use fee at park office
$5 per day, per person 13 and older
Free with TPWD Annual Park Pass
Date: January 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Meet @ Parking area next to the start of the Winding Woodland Trail
🤔 Interested in hiking, but not sure how to start?
❓ Want to explore Bastrop area trails, but don’t know where to go?
🥾 Are you a seasoned hiker who’d love a hiking buddy?
✅ Summit’s Local Hike Series is for you!
Join in for a community hike for all ages and experience. We have such amazing trails in our area, and this is a great way to explore them. Meet our Summit guides for a fun day hike.
These are free informal meet-up events, but may require a park entry fee, depending on location. Bring your own water & snacks!
Please find info & RVSP on summitlead.org or on the Summit Outdoor Leadership Facebook page. RSVPs are helpful, but not required.
Local Hike Series: December - Sunset Hike
Name: Sunset in Bastrop State Park
Cost: Must pay state park day use fee ($5 per age 13 or older) OR use Texas State Parks Pass
Date: December 14, 2024
Time: 4:30PM
Location: Meet @ Bastrop State Park - Parking for Public Pool
🤔 Interested in hiking, but not sure how to start?
❓ Want to explore Bastrop area trails, but don’t know where to go?
🥾 Are you a seasoned hiker who’d love a hiking buddy?
✅ Summit’s Local Hike Series is for you!
Join in for a community hike for all ages and experience. We have such amazing trails in our area, and this is a great way to explore them. Meet our Summit guides for a fun day hike.
These are free informal meet-up events, but may require a park entry fee, depending on location. Bring your own water & snacks!
Please find info & RVSP on summitlead.org or on the Summit Outdoor Leadership Facebook page. RSVPs are helpful, but not required.
Local Hike Series: November 30 McKinney Roughs Community Hike
McKinney Roughs Community Hike
Route = 4.4 mile loop
Parking —> River Overlook —> Pecan Bottoms —> Return to parking
Moderate Challenge: This will be more strenuous than most of our family-friendly hikes. It may be a tough challenge for young children.
Cost: Must pay entrance fee at LCRA office
Adults – $5
Children (12 and younger) – Free
Seniors (65 and older) – $2
Free with LCRA Annual Parks Pass
Date: November 30, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Meet @ LCRA McKinney Roughs main parking area
🤔 Interested in hiking, but not sure how to start?
❓ Want to explore Bastrop area trails, but don’t know where to go?
🥾 Are you a seasoned hiker who’d love a hiking buddy?
✅ Summit’s Local Hike Series is for you!
Join in for a community hike for all ages and experience. We have such amazing trails in our area, and this is a great way to explore them. Meet our Summit guides for a fun day hike.
These are free informal meet-up events, but may require a park entry fee, depending on location. Bring your own water & snacks!
Please find info & RVSP on summitlead.org or on the Summit Outdoor Leadership Facebook page. RSVPs are helpful, but not required.
Local Hike Series: November 16 Family Hike
Name: Fall Family Hike in Bastrop
Cost: FREE — No entry fee
Date: November 16, 2024
Time: 9am
Location: Meet @ Colorado River Refuge - Two Bridges Trailhead
🤔 Interested in hiking, but not sure how to start?
❓ Want to explore Bastrop area trails, but don’t know where to go?
🥾 Are you a seasoned hiker who’d love a hiking buddy?
✅ Summit’s Local Hike Series is for you!
Join in for a community hike for all ages and experience. We have such amazing trails in our area, and this is a great way to explore them. Meet our Summit guides for a fun day hike.
These are free informal meet-up events, but may require a park entry fee, depending on location. Bring your own water & snacks!
Please find info & RVSP on summitlead.org or on the Summit Outdoor Leadership Facebook page. RSVPs are helpful, but not required.
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