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State park in Texas, United States
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Colorado Bend State Park is in the German Hill Country of Texas.
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There are over of hiking trails in this state park. Wear sturdy shoes and make sure to go out prepared, the trails are quite isolated, as is the park in general.
With of trails, you can have a wonderful time getting lost on a mountain bike adventure. The trails are often vacant, and the terrain varies from a typical Hill Country fare to an almost subtropical ambiance.
In the Colorado River, at your own risk.
Rentals are available at the office. This portion of the Colorado River is very slow moving and easily accessible for rowers of all skill levels, though excitement may be lacking, and the lack of winds make for a slow trip!
White Bass spawn in the river from January to April, making for excellent fishing. In fact, the state park used to be a fishing camp!
Some tours are beautiful, but only accessible via guided tour for safety and conservation reasons.
The only way into the park is via a 6-mile paved road that meanders through the park providing great views of the landscape and wildlife.
Read in the guideThe park has many trails for hiking and biking, but some trails are off limits for cyclists.
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