Trails

Bastrop State Park Trails Map ay hw 21 ig H 100 Park Road 1A Bastrop, TX 78602 (512) 321-2101 www.texasstateparks.org N TO LEGEND I ST AU / P RO ST A B PARK ROAD 1B Gate (Foot Traffic Only) Bastrop State Park Lake Headquarters Parking Restrooms Interpretive Center Wheelchair Accessible Showers Hiking Trail 0.86 21 1.0 Scenic Overlook Trail 1.7 mi. PARK ROAD 0.36 50 5 0.4 6 ER LI 8 NE 4.5 mi. 0.15 PO W 6 Post Oak Spur 0.5 mi. 6 1.1 PARK ROAD 1A 0.14 3 0.05 2 HISTORIC GOLF SHELTER 0. 11 05 0. Stonemason Course 0.4 mi. Deer Run Camping Area 0 Co. 1811 0.3 mi. 50 0.2 Miles 0' 0. 32 0' 500' 50 3 REFECTORY 30.1087° -97.2822° This iconic building helped Bastrop State Park qualify as a National Historic Landmark in 1997. 0' 50 TPWD receives funds from DHS and USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, visit tpwd.texas.gov/nondiscrimination or call (512) 389-4800 for information on filing a complaint. To obtain information in an alternative format, contact TPWD through Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989, or by email at accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. If you speak a language other than English and need assistance, email lep@tpwd.texas.gov. You can also contact Department of the Interior Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240, and/or U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), Mail Stop #0190 2707, Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20528. 0.2 30.1095° -97.2839° 9 Generations of Texans began their golf experience in this shelter built by the WPA. Now, you can swing by and enjoy exhibits. 5 500' 0. 05 6 0.0 0. 14 14 0. 0.11 500' 0.1 6 0.02 7 FEHR'S OVERLOOK 30.0992° -97.2694° Nestled at the top of Fehr's Overlook Trace, a historic CCC shelter overlooks the park. 30.1113° -97.2694° Across from the CCC water tower TO L you AG can take in an incredible view of theRANGE/I-10 Lost Pines landscape. 8 HISTORIC WATER FOUNTAIN 30.1052° -97.2764° NATURE'S HANDIWORK Discover the hidden CCC treasures 30.1089° -97.2762° throughout the original day-use area of With the help of prescribed burns, the park. this area will grow into a healthy pine forest. 9 HISTORIC WATER FOUNTAIN 30.1010° -97.2712° BRACKEN FERNS The CCC installed pipes across the park 30.1065° -97.2760° to transport drinking water. These Enjoy the sprawling understory of ferns, fountains no longer function but remind an ancient type of plant with fossil us of the past. records dating to 55 million years ago. © 2025 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department PWD MP PWD MP P4505-0043U (7/25) No claims are made as to the accuracy of the data or its suitability to a particular use. This publication can be found at tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/parkinfo/maps/park_maps Map compiled by Texas State Parks staff. Heron Hideaway 1.4 mi. Little Alum Creek Lake E 550' 500' 0.1 4 0.07 30.1095° -97.2888° Feel free to fish in this hand-dug pond, but swimming isn't allowed here. 4 SCENIC OVERLOOK 1.58 1 1.4 2 0.0 0.17 LAKE MINA 1.0 8 0.0 0.07 Blacksmith Spur 0.3 mi. 2 0.04 1 0.36 5 0.3 9 0.0 Playfield Path 0.1 mi. 500' INE 0.1 1 08 0. 3 0.0 25 0. 0.1 4 0.3 D ROA 1A SCALE 0.5 Miles NOTES: Entrance permits are required for all visitors. All trails are hiking only unless otherwise indicated. Visit the park headquarters at the main entrance off Loop 150. Contour intervals are 10 feet. Trail lengths are in miles. Elevation levels are in feet. POINTS OF INTEREST (GPS coordinates shown in decimal degrees) Park Entrance 3 0.0 0.05 MON 0.17 Lake Mina Loop 0.8 mi. 1 0.25 7 HAR 0.69 SCALE 0 0.29 Fehr’s Overlook Trace 0.1 mi. 500' 02 0. Carpenter Crossover 0.3 mi. 0.33 0 9 500' 0.33 0.23 3 0.3 Carrizo Trail 0.5 mi. Co. 1805 1.0 mi. The Ol’ 9 Loop 1.5 mi. Lake Mina 0.11 550' TO BUESCHER STATE PARK RL 500' 0' 1.09 6 0.1 TEXAS 50 21 TEXAS 1.52 0.41 Piney Hill Spur 0.3 mi. POWE R LIN IN WE PO P/AU ST 0.4 3 Old Road Bed 1.0 mi. 0.47 TO B AST RO NOTE: Some locations on the north side (mostly Co. 1805) are not wheelchair friendly and are more challenging due to slope and curves. 15 Lost Pines Loop 8.4 mi. Sandstone Crossover 0.8 mi. 0. 25 TREE ARMY TRAILS op ACE R TR GOTIE 0.34 0.29 Tree Army Trails 1C 0.1 3 p1 0.14 Lo o 2 Lake Mina PARK ROAD 0.4 2 1 Pine Warbler Trail 0.3 mi. 0.77 1A 0.48 4 Lake Spur Trail 0.2 mi. 1 0.2 Farkleberry Spur 0.4 mi. PARK ENTRANCE 71 Lo AREAS NORTH OF PARK ROAD 1C ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO RESOURCE RECOVERY WORK TEXAS Biking Trail Day-use Area Group Picnic Pavilion Group Barracks Playground Campground Cabins Bridges PARK ROAD Houston Toad For assistance using this map, contact the park. For a web version of the map text, visit our Trails Information page. Bastrop State Park Explore the place where nature and history meet in the Lost Pines. FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1. TRAIL DISTANCE DIFFICULTY DESCRIPTION PINEY HILL SPUR 0.3 mi. Moderate Camping in Piney Hill? Connect to the rest of the trails here. Halfway down the trail, see exposed Carrizo sandstone like the CCC used to build park structures in the 1930s. PINE WARBLER TRAIL 0.3 mi. Moderate From the playground area, wind through native grasses down toward the Scenic Overlook Trail and Post Oak Spur. Look for animal tracks in the sand near Copperas Creek. POST OAK SPUR 0.5 mi. Moderate Enjoy the shade of post oaks before hiking this hilly, rocky trail. If you connect with the Pine Warbler Trail, this route will take you to the Refectory. FARKLEBERRY SPUR 0.4 mi. Moderate This gently sloping route connects to the Scenic Overlook Trail and is great for beginners. Keep a sharp eye out for birds, especially in the morning! TREE ARMY TRAILS Up to 4.5 mi. Easy On the hilly trails north of the park road, wind through stands of loblolly pines and enjoy scenic views of the park. Some parts of the north side will be challenging for all trail users due to slope and curves. On the south side of the park road, linger by Lake Mina for some family fishing. Trails on the south side are wheelchair accessible and great for strollers. All Tree Army Trails are hike and bike. SCENIC OVERLOOK TRAIL 1.7 mi. Moderate DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Your body quickly loses fluids when you’re on the trail. Bring a quart (32 oz.) of water per hour of activity. From the scenic overlook, a steep descent leads to the major artery of the inner loop trails that follow Copperas Creek. Discover the original CCC hike-in picnic area. LOST PINES LOOP 8.4 mi. Challenging TELL OTHERS WHERE YOU’LL BE. If possible, avoid exploring alone. Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return. The longest backcountry trail in the park covers a diverse landscape – from steep hills to gradual descents. Take plenty of water, snacks and sunscreen. Use Harmon Road or the power line as a landmark or to make a loop (mileage not included in total distance). HERON HIDEAWAY 1.4 mi. Moderate Ramble on this rocky route around the 20-acre Little Alum Creek Lake. Experience incredible fishing, birding and wildlife viewing! Only accessible on foot. Camping is not permitted here. Discover rebirth in this living laboratory of loblolly pines as the forest reveals a new cycle of life following the 2011 Bastrop County Complex wildfire. Native Americans, Spanish explorers, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) enrollees, and now you can explore the only ecosystem the endangered Houston toad calls home. Welcome to the woods! STAYING SAFE INSET MAP KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent and appropriate clothing/hiking shoes. POTENTIALLY HARMFUL PLANTS AND ANIMALS MAY LIVE HERE. You’ll see them more easily if you stay on trails. ENDANGERED SPECIES HABITAT. Pause at Houston toad ponds but do not disturb! Keep your pets on a leash and watch where you step. LOOK UP, DOWN, AND ALL AROUND FOR HAZARDS. Beware of falling trees and limbs above you, especially during high winds! Don’t stand under dead trees. Watch out for stump holes at your feet. TRAIL ETIQUETTE Pileated woodpecker Check at headquarters for trail closures. Certain trails may be closed during prescribed burns or for other resource management work. Campfires are not permitted on trails due to the potential for ground scarring and wildfires. Smokers, please discard cigarette butts in designated containers. Trash your trash. Pack out all of your trash and Leave No Trace. Help preserve Texas heritage. Please do not disturb, remove or deface any of the park’s plants, animals, artifacts or CCC structures. Keep pets on leashes for their safety, and to protect wildlife.