Mission Tejas SP
19343 State Highway 21 E.
Grapeland, TX, 75844
United States (936) 687-2394
Finally answering: Hey ranger, how tall is that pine tree?!
Join a park ranger in finding the important answers to that impossible question!
- Learn how to size a tree up with a stick, an axe, and a tangential height gauge. Then go hunting for the true giants of Mission Tejas...
Meet: At the playground, park at the Day-Use area
Difficulty: This is a hike on easy terrain coming in at <2 miles.
Duration: The intro to measurement is 15 minutes with the following hike taking about 1 hour, depending on group pace and questions.
What to Bring: Water, bug spray, and appropriate clothing and footwear for the outdoors. Stretch your neck and be ready to look way, way up!
Face coverings are encouraged when social distancing isn’t possible.
***Attendance to this event is open to the public and free AFTER regular day use or camping fees. ***