Goodwater Loop Texas Christmas Time Hiking and Camping

December 12, 2021 - As everyone is preparing for Christmas here in Texas, my hiking friend and I took advantage of a hiking and camping adventure. The Goodwater Loop - also known as San Gabriel River Trail, located north of Augustin, Texas. The Army Corp of Engineers does a good job at maintaining the hike, bike trail consisting of 26.6 miles, with 5 all amenities campground, 3 undeveloped campground (still have tables, fire-rings and possibly more). We base camped at Russell Campground and drove around the lake - good tent sites cheap with Fed park pass - at tent site, Russell cc. We spent three nights, four days hiking the loop circumnavigating Lake Georgetown. What made this a special treat was the two cars we shuttle to different trailheads, allowing for town breakfast and dinners, specially, Georgetown currently beautifully decorated for the Christmas season - go get a pizza and beer. We started at Cedar Break Campground mm 26, went counterclockwise. 1st day 9.5 miles to Russell. 2nd day over 6 miles to Tejas cc, 3rd day 5-6 miles to Cedar Hollow Park, last day tour Crocket Garden Falls and exit back on Cedar Breaks cc. No need to get water from the lake, established campgrounds have water, bathroom and even hot showers. If you are contemplating a Texan Hiker's camping vacation with a Christmas treat, the loop this is an amazing opportunity. We enjoyed it very much. Some more details below: Good phone reception.
map of lake with campground information
www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/geo...
gps map - no need to print, get Maprika
on iOS download Maprika app (gps on ski map by maprika) is the name
Goodwater loop-lake Georgetown
gps topo map with navigation works great on the trail.
Good Water Loop on AllTrails
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/te...
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[@brendar.8185]

Now that’s some fun backpacking! Looks like a relaxing good time.

[@lizstrailsandtravels4624]

Thanks it really was

[@gatoblanco391]

Great idea to slack pack and move the cars each day. I have hiked most sections of this trail, but not all at once like you did. I'm definitely going to try this model.

[@lizstrailsandtravels4624]

What a treat it is

[@SeniorHiker77]

I'll slack pack any chance I get. 26 miles over 3 days sounds about right for me. It looked like and sounds like a fairy house mushroom. Lol

[@glendacrouch1877]

Great video! Enjoyed the sites! You are looking great! What is your secret to the 30 lb loss?

[@lizstrailsandtravels4624]

Hi Glenda, it’s not a secret just a great program that it’s easy to follow, I’m never suffering hunger. Contact me on messenger, I’ll be happy to set up a few minutes call and give you the details for you or friend ?

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Thank you

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

🌬️🆒!

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Thanks