Texas · Hiking

Sandy

3.4 mi
round trip
551 ft
climb
347 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Is Sandy open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in National Forests in Texas. It doesn't name Sandy, 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.

Sandy is an easy out-and-back hike in the Sam Houston Ranger District of the National Forests in Texas, about 3 miles from the town of Moore Grove. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and runs roughly 7 miles round trip, with a total elevation gain of about 136 feet. The route reaches a high point of about 347 feet and a low of about 287 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.3 miles in, with a grade of about 8 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. The Zebra hike starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Fern and Cagle hikes are within about 1.6 miles. Cagle Recreation Area, about 3 miles off, offers camping.