Surfside Beach, Texas
Top Spots in and near Surfside Beach
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Angleton, Texas
Hike the Dow Woods Trails
5.02.4 miPark off of Old Angleton-Clute Rd (see map) to access the trail. Trail is accessible year-round. There are bathrooms and an environmental education pavilion used for special events. Two trails, the Tveten Trail (0.9 miles, concrete paved path) and the Bayou Loop Trail (1.5 miles, gravel path). T...Read more -
Galveston, Texas
Explore Galveston Island State Park
4.5Galveston Island State Park is one of the several state parks in Texas offering coastline to the Gulf of Mexico. The park is good to visit during any time of the year, and offers several hiking, biking and paddling trails. In order to take advantage of the paddling trails you must bring your own ...Read more -
Alvin, Texas
Hike Loblolly Loop Trail to Chocolate Bayou
1.7 mi / 10 ft gainSoutheast of Houston is flat. It's damp, lots of bugs, not the place many visitors think of as having outdoor recreation opportunities. But hidden away about 5 miles south of Alvin, TX is this wonderful county park with a network of trails meandering around the aptly named Chocolate Bayou, a snak...Read more -
Needville, Texas
Hike 40-Acre Lake in Brazos Bend
4.61.4 mi / 26 ft gainLooking for the chance to get up close and personal with some American Alligators? Brazos Bend will do just that and more. Located within a stone's throw from the thriving metropolis of Houston, the park is home to more than 300 different species of wildlife. With about 25 miles of trails in the...Read more -
Matagorda, Texas
Matagorda County Beach Trails
4.05.45 mi / 82 ft gainMatagorda County Beach Trails is an out-and-back hike that takes you past scenic coastal views located near Matagorda, TX.Read more