Why you should do the Bosque and Shinnery trails at Meridian State Park To get a full-fledge shady hiking experience in Texas, you can't beat Meridian State Park. I hiked the Bosque Loop and the Shinnery Ridge trails on a Tuesday morning and afternoon. The day started out cloudy but by about noon most of the clouds had burned off. Both trails offer ample shade. The Bosque Loop trail is quite a bit more technically challenging than the Shinnery Ridge trail so I was glad I had tackled it first. What do I mean by technically challenging? Almost immediately there were gentle hills followed later on by some steep, gnarly rock climbs. Some of the rocky climbs were improved by stone steps built into the grade. Along this trail you will cross three bridges, two roads, see a magnificent stone building and cross an earthen dam. The Shinnery Ridge Nature Trail (it's official name) is different. Taking it on counterclockwise, you start on a long slow, gradual climb and then level out. F...
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