For my second hike, I started at the Ingram Transit Center Trailhead and walked down to the Culebra bridge where I'd stopped on my
Hiking 08.15.2021.
After last hike's aches, I was better prepared. I woke earlier and got to the trail when it opened at sunrise, around 7 am. I wore good hiking shoes, new Merino wool socks, and a moisture-wicking teeshirt. It paid off, I was cooler and my feet had good support. More relaxed, I got to look around more and catch some flora and fauna.
At the trailhead, I was immediately met by a fawn and doe, the male more boldly holding the path to the right.
Saw more along the way.
The trail begins with a bridge over Culebra Creek.
Here's the view down the creek where I was headed.
I found a side trail and decided next time I hike here I'll try it.
Deception Trail, hmmm.
I did try hiking an old road parallel to the trail. It was good to get off the concrete and walk in the dirt. It was still wet in the morning though, and I found myself watching where my feet were going instead of my surroundings. So I crossed back over to the concrete trail.
I came across this Texas Coral Snake crossing the path. It was maybe two feet long. They're poisonous.
Because I would stop to look and maybe take pictures, one other hiker passed me in silence. I saw a few others. And best of all only one fat-tire bike ridden nice and slow.
The trail is mostly trees, Oaks, Mesquite, and grasses, but I did find some Mexican Hat and am not sure what the purple one is.
I thought this was funny. 15 MPH. I had no way to check my speed.
Soon after that was the Culebra Road bridge, where I'd stopped Sunday.
So I stopped a bit, drank some water, and headed back the 1.2 miles to the trailhead. I could feel how out of shape I am toward the end but felt good about getting out there.
One concern is allergies. I've got them bad. But, surprisingly, my allergic reaction is about the same as staying home, where the A/C pumps allergins in all day.
Next trip I'll start at the same trailhead and hike north.