🌲 Rough itinerary only. Nothing here is set in stone. Use it to notate, pick from, and swap around however the group decides.
Little reminders
⏰ Sunset is around 5:30 pm in mid-November, so aim to be parked and setting up before 5. Dark comes fast, and a tent is hard to pitch by headlamp.
Your tent, your sleep, your own food. Items tagged share are worth splitting with Peter so you don't both bring a stove, and Peter means he is bringing it.
Dinner is the group meal. Everyone covers their own breakfast and lunch (about 2 breakfasts and 1–2 lunches, whatever suits you), plus snacks and drinks. Scale the amounts below up for the headcount.
Your breakfast & lunch
Low-fuss ideas. Basic stoves are around if you need one, and someone is bringing a rice cooker for fresh rice with lunch. Fri lunch is eaten on the road.
Saturday is the hike day. The trails all intersect, so we can build a custom loop together, and anyone who wants longer or shorter can split off. Times and ratings are approximate; grab the trail map at the entrance. ⭐ marks our top three picks.
⚠️ Trail closures: TPWD’s alert page lists the Blinn River trail as closed. Older construction notices also mention parts of the Madrone trail and the lower CCC Entrance Road trail. “Old Entrance Road” on our list might be that same trail, so confirm at the entrance before planning around it.
🥾 The hikes are inside Garner State Park, a short drive from Zubers. Day-use is $8 per person (ages 13+, 12 and under free). When the park fills it can close to day visitors, as early as 10 am, so start early. Pets must follow the park rules too.