Cagle
Photo: epicanis, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 1.0 mi
- loop
- 20 ft
- climb
- 246 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
- Oct–Apr
- best months
Is Cagle open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in National Forests in Texas. It doesn't name Cagle, so check the source for the area it covers.
Know Before You Go, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston National Forests Road Work
Agency closure covering National Forests in Texas · USFS · National Forests in Texas
National Forests and Grasslands Burn Ban Information
Agency alert covering National Forests in Texas · USFS · National Forests in Texas
Sabine National Forest-Trail Between the Lakes
Agency alert covering National Forests in Texas · USFS · National Forests in Texas
Davy Crockett National Forest
Agency alert covering National Forests in Texas · USFS · National Forests in Texas
As of · Source: USFS · National Forests in Texas. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Cagle is an easy loop hike of about a mile in the Sam Houston Ranger District of the National Forests in Texas. The trail sits at low elevation, with the highest point about 246 feet and the lowest about 203 feet, and the climb is gentle, with a total gain of about 20 feet. The trail is managed by the Forest Service, and it is the closest of a cluster of short routes in this corner of the forest. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Conroe show April highs around 80°F and October highs around 82°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. Bikes are allowed, so the loop works for a walk or a ride. The trail is short enough to fit easily into a day of exploring the surrounding area. Cagle North lies just 0.1 mile away, and John's Point is about 0.4 mile off. Lake Loop and the Cagle Recreation Area campground are both within about 3 miles.
- Cagle NorthHikingPhoto: epicanis, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)0.1 mi
- John's PointHikingPhoto: epicanis, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)0.4 mi
Lake LoopHikingPhoto: epicanis, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)1.2 mi- ZebraHiking1.6 mi
Cagle Recreation AreaCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain3.2 mi- SAM HOUSTON (Houston/Conroe/Huntsville Area)Lake fishing3.2 mi
Stubblefield LakeCampingPhoto: Alexander Hatley, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)3.8 mi- Kelly's PondCamping4.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- John's PointHiking · Next doorPhoto: epicanis, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Lake LoopHiking · ~2 min drivePhoto: epicanis, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Triple C TrailHiking · ~13 min drivePhoto: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Lone StarHiking · ~16 min drivePhoto: William L. Farr, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Triple C CutoffHiking · ~11 min drivePhoto: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Iron Horse LoopHiking · ~17 min drive
- ZebraHiking · ~3 min drive
- Pole CreekHiking · ~14 min drivePhoto: William L. Farr, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Little Lake CreekHiking · ~14 min drive
- WoodpeckerHiking · ~5 min drive
Best time to visit Cagle
Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
63° / 42°
9 wet
Feb
67° / 46°
8 wet
Mar
74° / 52°
7 wet
Apr
80° / 59°
6 wet
May
87° / 67°
6 wet
Jun
92° / 73°
7 wet
Jul
95° / 74°
7 wet
Aug
96° / 74°
7 wet
Sep
90° / 70°
7 wet
Oct
82° / 60°
6 wet
Nov
72° / 51°
7 wet
Dec
64° / 44°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Conroe, TX, 14.7 mi away at 245 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
