McKinney Roughs Photos

Winter color on one of the many clumps of little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) on the post oak savannah section of the Pine Ridge trail. (Photo by plectrudis)

A really pretty view (nicer than the pic captures) of a bend in the river and peaceful pastures divided by woods. The turnoff to get to trail marker 10 is just to the left of this fence. (Photo by plectrudis)

Taking a break at the overlook. (Photo by Eveline)

Wildflowers were in full display along the trails. (Photo by Blaze)

These cottonmouths were sunning on a rock along the trail. (Photo by Blaze)

The cacti were in full bloom. (Photo by Blaze)

This pecan tree is massive! Note the size of the picnic table next to the base of the trunk for scale. (Photo by Blaze)

This scenic overlook provided a nice view of the Colorado River. (Photo by Blaze)

This is the sign at the entrance of the park off Hwy 71. (Photo by Blaze)

A horseback rider leads his horse and another riderless horse into the Colorado River for a shallow dip. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The long a straight trail here beckoned me to complete it and mark it off my list of trails to do here. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Looking down on the Colorado River from the Bluff Trail Overlook. If you close closely enough you can see someone's horse (I think!) wading in the water below. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Here I am on the trail heading downhill. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

A view from the trail showing some trees that had burned in the 2008 that hit part of the park. Note the lush vegetation growing up and rejuvenating the area. It's coming back. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

Zoey's a great hiking dog and she strongly recommends McKinney Roughs (Photo by estudio64)

McKinney Roughs includes an extensive learning center and hosts many school groups to teach children about the environment. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

An observation deck at the park headquarters provides great views over the terrain below. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

This path is along the Riverside section of the trail. The trees are quite dense in this area as you can see. (Photo by schrochem)

On the Cypress trail the path gets pretty twisty b/c it is hiking only. (Photo by schrochem)

These seemed to be placed at trailheads where only hikers were allowed. Evidently, horseriders would have to duck to get past. (Photo by schrochem)

(Photo by seejanplay7)

Colorado River seen from the trail. There is a picnic table here along the banks. (Photo by seejanplay7)

Colorado River access. It is possible to walk out on the rocks here. (Photo by seejanplay7)

Very nice view of the Colorado River from the Overlook. (Photo by Eveline)