Views of the Neighborhood – Canyonlands Trails

~ John W. Howell

 

Views of the neighborhood

Yes, it is another walk on one of the trails here in Lakeway. The map gives you an idea of extensive the trails are. We are only going to take one today.

Notice the distinct desert feel to the geography. There are a couple of Peacock orchid plants and a few grasses in this bed.

There’s a signpost up ahead. Friends of the park have several projects around Lakeway.

Here is one view of the trail, which is not very colorful. The cedars are the predominant vegetation with limestone as the base component of the soil.

Another view showing some prickly pear cactus on the right.

Big power lines that run next to the trail.

The everpresent rescue marker so one knows where they are and can tell emergency responders their location.

More cactus. About the only thing green other than the cedars.

Rocky and steep trail.

Rocky and very steep trail.

The MUD water retention pond. (Municipal Utility District)

I just had to take a shot of a water tower that looms over the trail. All in all, the path was not like others. There is little variety, and it is very rustic and more desert-like. Maybe the next time we will go to an area that has a pond which was a little too far for a trip today. Besides, the cedar pollen is at an all-time high, and as an asthma sufferer, I need to get out of here stat.

57 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Canyonlands Trails”

        2. I used to have a greyhound like that. Mind you, Eos only needs to pick up the tiniest of twigs on any of her hairy legs and she’s immobilised until one of us picks it off. She then can’t move until she’s had a reward for being a brave girl.

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  7. Since we like long walks to new places I was especially impressed with the marker numbers along the trail so a person in trouble could let rescuers know where on the trip he was located. So is there a trick for always remembering to bring your fully charged cell phone?

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  8. The cedar pollen’s made it to the coast, now that the north winds are blowing again. I feel your pain — as do most people. I like the trail, even though it’s not “pretty” in a traditional sense. Limestone and cactus appeal to me.

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      1. I do, too… until February hits and it feels like seven million of those days in a row. You must feel the same way in August about the days of heat in Texas. Best to you, John.

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  14. You live in a beautiful area, John. And, it is heartening to see the pride people have in the environment. High pollen is a problem for me as well, and I tend to hibernate during those times. Thank you for sharing your wonderful life with us. 🙂

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  20. It is definitely a different kind of trail than we find here in Ohio, but I thought it looked like a lovely walk. As a fellow asthma sufferer, I totally understand. There are days when the air doesn’t permit a walk to the mailbox, much less out in nature. I’m glad you posted the water tower. I love comparing the different styles we have here.

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