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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
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
The trail is wide and generally flat, making it an easy and enjoyable walk.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Portions of the trail parallel the Calcasieu West Fork.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Picturesque scenes along the Sam Houston Jones State Park Riverwalk Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Colorful flora along the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
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
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
The wide easy trail is clearly marked within the forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Wetlands along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
A portion of trail between the river and the swamp.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Verdant foliage surrounds the Riverwalk Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
A great blue heron in a marsh along the Riverwalk Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
The swamp environment along the hike can be especially picturesque.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
A turtle warms itself on a log in the wetlands.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
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.