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Texas
Pitcher Plant Trail
0.9 mi
Distance
103 ft
Gain
19 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Big Thicket National Preserve
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 103 ft
- Elevation loss
- 103 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Pitcher Plant Trail is a short out-and-back hike in Texas covering 0.86 miles with 53 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a straightforward path through the park's ecosystem, offering a quick walk for visitors exploring the area.
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