Set on the on the upper Sabinal River in the Edwards Plateau Region of Texas, the Lost Maples State Natural Area offers several miles of rugged hiking trails that snake through dense woodlands and sheltered canyons. The area is home to a wide diversity of plants and wildlife, which can be enjoyed on one of the five hiking trails in the area. The hiking trails include the 36-mile Maple Trail, the one-mile East-West Trail, the three-mile East Trail, the 3.57-mile West Trail, and the 2.57-mile West Loop Trail. Points of interest along the trails include Monkey Grove, Grotto, Spring, and the Scenic Overlook.

37221 FM 187, Vanderpool, TX 78885, Phone: 830-966-3413

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