Lake Houston State Park, 4,919.5 acres, is located in New Caney, thirty miles north of Houston, in both Harris and Montgomery Counties. There is a 12 mile hike/bike trail which explores the park's flora and fauna.

The terrain consists of typically coastal surface and soils, many bayous, lakes, and canals. Most parts of the park are heavily wooded.

Directions: From Houston, TX, Take US Highway 59 north to the New Caney exit, FM 1485; travel east 2 miles to Baptist Encampment Road, turn south for 1.5 miles to the park entrance

Elevation: 6 feet

Distance: 12 miles

Difficulty: Strenuous

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