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Brazos Bend
This trail is the perfect place to see the wide variety of wildlife native to Texas.
Plan Around Brazos Bend
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Brazos Bend Details
This trail is the perfect place to see the wide variety of wildlife native to Texas. From nine-banded armadillo and North American river otters to white-tailed deer and migratory White Ibises, the park is known to have over 300 different species. The most famous creatures are the American Alligators, which roam wild through the various lakes. There are believed to be over 250 alligators measuring anywhere from 4 feet to 16 feet in length. The best place for spotting these elusive alligators is from the observation tower at 40 Acre Lake. Not only will you have a birds eye view over the marshy wetlands, but you could possibly see dozens of alligators sunbathing themselves on the banks. You can also head to the Elm Lake Wildlife Viewing Platform to see what other wildlife lurks around the park.
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Nearby Parks Around Brazos Bend
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Brazos Bend
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0.9 mi away
Brazos Bend State Park
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Brays Bayou Greenway Trail
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George Bush Park Hike and Bike Trail
Boasting over 11 miles of trails through marsh and wetland landscapes and rural suburban neighborhoods.
28.0 mi away
Buffalo Bayou Trail
You do not have to travel far out of the city in order to enjoy the great outdoors.
28.9 mi away
Columbia Tap Rail-Trail
This trail is 4 miles of cycle path that meanders through the middle of Houstons Third Ward.
