Huntsville State Park

The Prairie Branch Loop trail goes right along the water on one side of the loop. This park is always full of bikers and as far as I can tell this is the only stretch of trail restricted to hikers, making it quieter and better for spotting wildlife than some of the more heavily traveled trails. Be aware that there are alligators in the park, so be careful if approaching the water's edge along the trail.
The Prairie Branch Loop trail goes right along the water on one side of the loop. This park is always full of bikers and as far as I can tell this is the only stretch of trail restricted to hikers, making it quieter and better for spotting wildlife than some of the more heavily traveled trails. Be aware that there are alligators in the park, so be careful if approaching the water's edge along the trail.
Temps in the 80's over Christmas weekend this year make for opportunities to spend time in the great State Parks system of Texas! I found this green, sunny scene along the prairie branch trail on December 23rd. Very strange to this Kansas girl to be sweating it in 80 degree weather on Christmas Eve eve!

Popular places to visit

a vintage jail that is now a museum

Texas Prison Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Texas Prison Museum during your travels in Huntsville. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Texas Prison Museum

Sam Houston Statue

You can find out about the history of Huntsville with a visit to Sam Houston Statue. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Sam Houston Statue

Memorial Hermann

Though Memorial Hermann might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Huntsville while you are here.

Memorial Hermann

Huntsville Memorial Hospital

Though Huntsville Memorial Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Huntsville while you are here.

Huntsville Memorial Hospital

Ravens Nest Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Huntsville at Ravens Nest Golf Club. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Ravens Nest Golf Club

Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Huntsville. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery

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