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    The ultimate adventure guide

    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    02/04/2018
    A sign just south of Camp Area 2 marks the start of the Riverwalk Trail (marked in park literature as the Orange Trail)
    Shaun Hunter
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    02/04/2018
    The trail is wide and generally flat, making it an easy and enjoyable walk.
    Shaun Hunter
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    02/04/2018
    Portions of the trail parallel the Calcasieu West Fork.
    Shaun Hunter
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    02/04/2018
    Picturesque scenes along the Sam Houston Jones State Park Riverwalk Trail.
    Shaun Hunter
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    02/04/2018
    Colorful flora along the trail.
    Shaun Hunter
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    02/04/2018
    The trail meanders along the edge of the Calcasieu West Fork, often with sections of wetlands immediately to the opposite side as well.
    Shaun Hunter
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    02/04/2018
    The wide easy trail is clearly marked within the forest.
    Shaun Hunter
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    02/04/2018
    Wetlands along the hike.
    Shaun Hunter
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    02/04/2018
    A portion of trail between the river and the swamp.
    Shaun Hunter
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    02/04/2018
    Verdant foliage surrounds the Riverwalk Trail.
    Shaun Hunter
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    02/04/2018
    A great blue heron in a marsh along the Riverwalk Trail.
    Shaun Hunter
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    02/04/2018
    The swamp environment along the hike can be especially picturesque.
    Shaun Hunter
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    02/04/2018
    A turtle warms itself on a log in the wetlands.
    Shaun Hunter
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    02/04/2018
    Tracing the trail as it exits the swamp and heads back toward the state park roads.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    02/04/2018
    The trail does not make a complete loop, but instead ends just north of the Camp Area 2 bathroom building.

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