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LAKE GEORGETOWN SAN GABRIEL RIVER TRAIL - GOODWATER LOOP

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The Good Water loop of the San Gabriel River Trail at Lake Georgetown is a 28 mile trail that passes through dense Oak/Ashe Juniper forest, bottomland hardwoods and prairie grasslands. The trail extends from Booty's Road Park operated by the City of Georgetown to Overlook Park and completely circles the lake. Careful planning is encouraged before going for a hike.

1. Horses, off road vehicles and motorcycles are prohibited. Bicycles are allowed on the north side and south side. 2. Dogs must remain on a leash 6 feet or less in length. All waste must be properly removed from the trail. 3. Camp only at Cedar Hollow, Sawyer, Walnut Springs and Tejas camps. 4. Tree cutting is prohibited. Use only wood found on the ground. 5. Please pack out trash. Dumpsters are located at each trailhead. 6. The taking of plants, animals, rocks, fossils, artifacts and other items is prohibited and punishable under Federal laws and regulations by fines up to $250000. Use of metal detectors permitted only in designated areas. 7. Endangered Golden-Cheeked Warblers and Black Capped Vireos nest along the trail from February to August. Hunting is in progress from September through January. Stay on the trail and keep noise to a minimum during these times. 8. At Crockett Garden Knight Spring and Falls is an environmentally sensitive area. Do not bathe or wade in the spring stream or slide down the falls. 9. Check in and out with the gate attendants at Cedar Breaks Park, Jim Hogg Park, Russell Park and Tejas Park. Share your plans and arrange transportation in advance. 10. Recommended hiking gear: heavy ankle supporting footwear, long pants, drinking water, chigger/tick spray, cell phone. Be aware of and heed weather forecasts. 11. All regulations found in Part 327, Section III, Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations apply. Copies may be obtained at the Lake Office or any park entrance.

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San Gabriel River Trail - Good Water Loop

A - Second Bootys (Russell) Crossing B - Crockett Gardens/Knight Spring Environmentally Sensitive Area C - Cedar Hollow Camp D - Sawyer Hollow Camp E - Fourth Booty's (West End/Hunt) Crossing/Tejas Park F - Third Booty's (Box) Crossing G - Walnut Springs Camp H - Fishing Platform Wheelchair Accessible I - First Booty's Crossing

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Overlook Trailhead and Headquarters 19

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Tejas Park Trailhead

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Booty's Road Park Trailhead and City of Georgetown Challenge Course

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B U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Georgetown Lake Office 500 Lake Overlook Dr. Georgetown, TX 78633-8238 512-930-LAKE (5253) www.swf.usace.army.mil

Cedar Breaks Trailhead Stilling Basin Trailhead

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