Bastrop State Park
Trails
### Trails

There are up to  of trails at Bastrop State Park; all are open to [hiking](/wiki/Hiking "Hiking") and some are open for [cycling](/wiki/Cycling "Cycling"). The trails vary in difficulty because some of the trails on the northern part of the park are not accessible friendly and are considered challenging for hikers of all experience levels due to its slopes and curves. Visitors are allowed to bring pets on trails but are required to be on a leash to their safety and to protect wildlife. The park also hosts an annual competition called the Wildflower Trail Run, with distances ranging from  all the way up to a  [ultramarathon](/wiki/Ultramarathon "Ultramarathon"). Below are the trails displayed on the official Bastrop State Park trails map:

* **Piney Hill Spur** is a  trail that connects a campground to a former stone water fountain built by the CCC, one of the park's nine [points of interest](/wiki/Point_of_interest "Point of interest") (POI). Halfway through the trail are exposed [Carrizo sandstone](/wiki/Carrizo_Sand "Carrizo Sand"), a natural material from the area that was used by the CCC to create several park structures. There is a  change in elevation and an 8\.1% [grade](/wiki/Grade_%28slope%29 "Grade (slope)"). The trail is described as moderate in difficulty, and hikers on average take 5 minutes to complete it.
* **Pine Warbler Trail** is a  trail close to a playground that connects to two other trails, Post Oak Spur and Scenic Overlook. It passes over Copperas Creek, where park authorities recommend hikers to observe animal tracks on the sand. The trail is named after a [pine warbler](/wiki/Pine_warbler "Pine warbler"), a bird seen in Bastrop State Park throughout the entire year. There is a  change in elevation and a 7\.5% grade. The trail is described as moderate in difficulty, and hikers on average take 10 minutes to complete it.
* **Post Oak Spur** is a  trail that starts at the intersection point of Scenic Overlook Pine Warbler trails, near the stone water foundation POI, and leads to a parking lot on Park Road 1A. The trail was named after a *[quercus stellata](/wiki/Quercus_stellata "Quercus stellata")* (post oak), a tree commonly seen throughout the park that increases in abundance further east. There is a  change in elevation and a 5\.7% grade. The trail is described as moderate in difficulty, and hikers on average take 15 minutes to complete it.
* **Farkleberry Spur** is a  trail that connects a campground and parking lot area to a POI that serves as a [controlled burn](/wiki/Controlled_burn "Controlled burn") area. This POI connects to Scenic Overlook trail through a bridge that crosses Copperas Creek. The trail is named after a *[vaccinium arboreum](/wiki/Vaccinium_arboreum "Vaccinium arboreum")* (farkleberry), a widespread, native berry that is a source of food for squirrels, rabbits, and birds, at the park. Park authorities recommend hikers to observe birds in this trail, especially those active in the mornings. There is a  change in elevation and an 8% grade. The trail is described as moderate in difficulty, and hikers on average take 10 minutes to complete it.
* **Lake Spur Trail** is a  trail that connects Scenic Overlook Trail to Bastrop State Park Lake. It is intended to connect several campgrounds from other trails and lead hikers to the lake. There is a  change in elevation and a 1\.6% grade. The trail is described as moderate in difficulty, and hikers on average take 10 minutes to complete it.
* **Tree Army Trails** is a  web of bike and hike mini trails found near the park's main entrance. The trails surround the park's headquarters and Lake Mina, and ends near a former golf course. The trail is named after Roosevelt's Tree Army, a nickname of the CCC. This trail is surrounded by loblolly pines and is intended to showcase the park's scenic views. The northern parts of the trail may be challenging for all trail users due to its slopes and curves. The southern part of this trail leads to Lake Mina, and are accessible with wheelchairs and strollers.
* **Scenic Overlook Trail** is a  trail that leads to a high point where there is a former CCC water tower and picnic area, another of the park's POIs. This trail connects with all other trails expect with Tree Army Trails, and serves to showcase scenic views of Lost Pines landscape. There is a  change in elevation and an 6\.1% grade. The trail is described as moderate in difficulty, and hikers on average take 40 minutes to complete it.
* **Lost Pines Loop** is an  trail that circles most of the park. It is the longest and most challenging trail, and has a diverse landscape of steep hills and gradual descents. Park authorities recommend to use a road called Harmon Road and a power line as landmarks if hikers wish to return to their starting point. There is a  change in elevation and an 8% grade. The trail is described as challenging in difficulty, and hikers on average take 5 hours to complete it.

Where does Pine Warbler Trail pass over?