Events

First Day Hikes

kjunek — 2011-12-21T14:00:41Z

Join us for a 2 ½ -mile hike through one of the most unique ecosystems of southeast Central Texas. Here, a large forest of dwarf palmetto plants converges with the Post Oak terrain found further to the East. Two-hour hike covers mostly easy terrain, with improved surfaces on many trails throughout the park. Participants will want to bring sturdy shoes, drinking water and a hiking stick. Hikers meet at CCC Refectory.

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First Day Hike

cmontez — 2012-11-27T17:20:00Z

Open to all ages. Need to wear hiking shoes and comfortable clothing to hike in and dress weather appropriate. Bring plenty of water and hiking stick if needed. Check in at park headquarters. Held at Palmetto State Park, 78 Park Road 11 South Gonzales TX 78629. Trails are groomed for motorized wheelchairs. Must pay park entrance fees, $3.00 for adults age 13 and up. Please reserve a spot a park headquarters.

Texas Water Safari

cmontez — 2013-03-15T13:35:00Z

Texas Water safari is a canoe race that starts in San Marcos on the San Marcos river and finishes in Sea Drift Tx. Palmetto is the first check point of the race. The race is 250 miles long and is usually over in three day’s. The race has grown through years, and this year the race is expected to have about 150 participants. That number triples when you count all of the support crews and spectators. Palmetto’s part in the race usually starts around 4:00pm and is over about 11:00 to 12:00pm Saturday night.

This year there is a media production company that wants to film the entire race. This will require additional staffing and hours to support the media production.

You can find out more about the race by going to: www.texaswatersafari.org/