Texas · Hiking

Big Loop

7.3 mi
round trip
714 ft
climb
319 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Is Big Loop open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in National Forests in Texas. It doesn't name Big Loop, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · National Forests in Texas. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Big Loop is a 7.3-mile moderate hike in the Sam Houston Ranger District of the National Forests in Texas, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back that covers about 14.6 miles round trip, with a high point of 319 feet and a low of 221 feet. The climb is gentle overall, with the steepest stretch at about 2.8 miles in, where the grade reaches 9 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Huntsville show April highs around 77°F and October highs around 79°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. The trail is open to both horses and bikes, so riders and pack animals can join the walk. For more time on foot, the Honeymoon and Woodpecker hikes start within a mile. Kelly's Pond campground is about 1.2 miles away, and Stubblefield Lake campground is roughly 2.9 miles off.