Abilene

Abilene State Park Trails Map 150 Park Road 32 Tuscola, TX 79562 (325) 572-3204 www.texasstateparks.org LEGEND Restrooms Parking Headquarters Baseball Field Biking Trail Bird Viewing Boat Ramp Canoe/Kayak Launch Dump Station Fishing Full Hookups Group Building Group Picnic Area Handicapped Accessible Hiking Trail Interpretive Trail Picnic Area Playground Screened Shelters Showers State Parks Store Swimming Tent Camping Volleyball Court Water Water & Electric Camping Yurts Trail segment distances are measured between trail intersections. All trails hiking and biking unless otherwise indicated. Contour intervals 10 feet. Check with HQ for trail conditions. No claims are made as to the accuracy of the data or its suitability to a particular use. POINTS OF INTEREST (GPS coordinates shown in degrees, minutes, seconds) 1 CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS WATER TOWER AND PLAYGROUND 32° 14' 19.44" N 99° 52' 55.38" W The CCC water tower could hold 5,800 gallons of water! Today, it shades the playground. 2 CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS CONCESSION BUILDING AND SWIMMING POOL 32° 14' 18.24" N 99° 52' 51.00" W The park’s focal point - this pool has kept visitors cool for over 80 years! 3 COWBOY CIRCLE 32° 14' 21.30" N 99° 52' 48.54" W The perfect spot for a campfire. 4 STAR PICNIC TABLE 32° 14' 14.40" N 99° 52' 39.18" W Superb location for a picnic on Elm Creek. 5 BIRD VIEWING BLIND 32° 14' 4.68" N 99° 52' 44.04" W Discover the birds and wildlife that live in the park. 6 BUFFALO WALLOW 32° 14' 5.70" N 99° 53' 8.04" W The spring-fed pond is the ideal spot to fish, bird, or look for wildlife. 7 FISHING DOCK 32° 13' 56.22" N 99° 53' 25.02" W Launch canoes and kayaks here. 8 BACK BOAT RAMP 32° 14' 0.42" N 99° 54' 10.20" W Launch a boat when the lake is full, launch a hike when it is empty. 9 LAKE PICNIC/SWIMMING AREA 32° 14' 0.54" N 99° 53' 42.60" W Take a break under the oak trees. 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Easy This hidden amphitheater is the perfect place for a secluded ceremony, worship service, or acoustic concert. BIRD TRAIL 0.3 mi. Easy This Civilian Conservation Corps road turned hiking trail will take you to the bird blind. BUFFALO WALLOW NATURE TRAIL 0.2 mi. Easy Make your way around the spring-fed pond. This is the ideal location to spot the resident amphibians and reptiles. CONNECTING TRAIL 0.1 mi. Easy Use this Civilian Conservation Corps trail to bypass the road to get between Elm Creek Nature Trail and the Bird Trail. EAGLE TRAIL 0.2 mi. Easy ADA Accessible Look up as you make your way past the park’s water tower – vultures often roost on it at night. Benches along the trail are great places to rest and enjoy the surroundings. ELM CREEK NATURE TRAIL 0.9 mi. Easy As you make your way around the park on this scenic trail, notice the elm, pecan, oak, and black willow trees that tower over the trail. OAK GROVE TRAIL 0.2 mi. Easy This CCC trail follows Elm Creek. It is a great trail for spotting the tracks of wildlife that use the creek as a source of water. park’s hiking trails, visit the red sandstone CCC structures, or relax at Lake Abilene. Channel Catflish STAYING SAFE KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent and appropriate clothing/hiking shoes. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Your body quickly loses fluids when you’re on the trail. Bring a quart of water per hour of activity. TELL OTHERS WHERE YOU’LL BE. If possible, avoid exploring alone. Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return. WEAR A HELMET. When biking, check with park HQ to match the trail to your skill level. Wear a helmet to protect yourself in case of a crash. POTENTIALLY HARMFUL PLANTS AND ANIMALS MAY LIVE HERE. You’ll see them more easily if you stay on the trails. WEATHER CHANGES QUICKLY. Check forecasts before you leave and prepare for changes in the weather. TRAIL ETIQUETTE Trash your trash. Pack out all of your trash and Leave No Trace. Leave feeding to nature. Feeding wild animals will make them sick. Please do not feed them. Take only memories and pictures. Disturbing or removing any of the park’s plants, animals or artifacts is a violation of state law. Keep pets on leashes to keep them safe, while protecting wildlife. Campfires are permitted only in designated rings. Ground fires are not permitted due to potential for ground scarring and wildfires. For on Texas StateState Parks,Parks, visit www.texasstateparks.org Sign up today for free updates: /texasparksandwildlife Forinformation information on Texas visit www.texasstateparks.org Signemail up today fortexasstateparks.org/email free email updates: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/email @TPWDparks #TxStateParks /texasparksandwildlife Supporter: Whole Earth Provision Co. @TPWDparks #TxStateParks