Big Sandy Trail
Trail near Wildwood, Texas · Big Thicket National Preserve
Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 30.59225, -94.64018
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Horses
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 165 to 259 ft
- Ride time
- 2 hr 30 min by bike
- Surface
- Unknown
- Managed by
- Big Thicket National Preserve
- County
- Hardin County, Texas
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Many national parks only allow pets on roads, campgrounds and a few trails, so check the park's pet rules before you bring a dog.
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Common questions
- How long is Big Sandy Trail?
- Big Sandy Trail is about 8.0 miles long, or about 16 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on Big Sandy Trail?
- About 262 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 165 and 259 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike Big Sandy Trail?
- Plan on about 6 hr 30 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on Big Sandy Trail?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Many national parks only allow pets on roads, campgrounds and a few trails, so check the park's pet rules before you bring a dog.
- What can you do on Big Sandy Trail?
- Big Sandy Trail is open to hiking, biking and horses, according to National Park Service trail data.
- Where does Big Sandy Trail start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 30.59225, -94.64018. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: National Park Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.