Hike the George Mitchell Preserve Trails

The Woodlands, Texas

3.0/5

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Distance

11.46 miles

Elevation Gain

147 ft

Route Type

Loop

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Pretty, scenic forested area ideal for an easy nature escape. Just north of Houston, this nature preserve offers a variety activities. There is a trail for mountain bikers and a trail for hikers / walkers / runners.

Preserve is right along Flintridge Dr. George Mitchel Preserve is near Hufsmith, TX. Trail is best used from March to October and is good for all skill levels.

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Mountain Biking

Running

Hiking

Forest

Scenic

Wildflowers

Reviews

Pollyanna Pay

Hike the George Mitchell Preserve Trails

04/18/22

Great bike loop! Definitely need a hybrid or mountain bike to go through some areas.

5.0

Sean Dunlop

Hike the George Mitchell Preserve Trails

06/13/18

Not particularly well maintained, and not much to see. Conceded, I went a few days after a storm, but water was murky and wildlife was sparse. Except for the flies— which deet does very little to combat, unfortunately (though it worked wonders with mosquitoes).

2.0

Riley Sample

Hike the George Mitchell Preserve Trails

10/02/17

It was very small, little trail room and not well maintained

2.0

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