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Texas Hikes near Southwest Louisiana

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If you read my last post about hiking Inks Lake & Colorado Bend State Parks in Texas, then you’ll understand why it’s good to venture out of Louisiana to do some hiking. State parks are a great option for day hikers, ensuring well-maintained trails, bathroom facilities, & more. Oh, & they’re your best option if you’re trying to avoid hunters.

The following Texas State Parks are in order of closest vicinity to Lake Charles, Louisiana:

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Texas Hiking Weekend Getaway

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Found a GREAT spot to hike on the weekends, just 5.5 hours from Lake Charles!  Yes, I know that’s a long drive for just a weekend hike, but it’s really worth it…I promise.

Drive west towards Houston, head northwest towards Austin, keep going north past Round Rock & Georgetown & cattle fields…& when you reach Lampasas TX you’re at the perfect place to stay for this trip.  Because Lampasas happens to be a middle point between two AWESOME state parks: Inks Lake & Colorado Bend.
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