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Hiking and Biking Trail

Wadleigh Arm Trail🌿

Explore the natural beauty of Lake Casitas on foot or by bike! Our trail offers a peaceful, scenic route through oak trees, open hills, and lakeside views. Whether you’re here for a casual stroll, a morning run, or a light bike ride, the trail is a great way to experience the outdoors.

🛤️ Trail Highlights:

  • Located on the east side of the lake, accessible near Hwy 150
  • Approximately 5 miles round trip
  • Views of the lake, wildlife, and natural landscapes
  • Winding through trees, grasslands, and gentle slopes
  • Mix of open sun and shaded areas under oak trees
  • Great for walking, jogging, or mountain biking

⚠️ Trail Conditions:

  • Unpaved dirt trail — may be uneven or steep in some areas
  • Not ideal for strollers, road bikes, or mobility devices
  • Bring water, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes
  • Trail is open year-round during park hours
  • Pets are welcome — must be leashed at all times

🎟️ Access Info:

  • Included with day-use entry or annual pass
  • Parking available near trail access points
  • Use the interactive map buttons on this page for trail overview and directions

🐾 Trail Etiquette:

  • Stay on marked paths
  • Be mindful of other hikers and bikers
  • Pick up after your pets and pack out all trash
  • Please respect the natural habitat and wildlife around you
A serene landscape with a grassy field, wildflowers, a lake, distant hills, and a setting sky.
Wadleigh Arm Trail - Lake Overview, Spring Season
A dry hillside under a clear blue sky with sparse shrubs and a dirt road. A "No Parking" sign stands in the foreground, and a utility pole is visible.
Wadleigh Arm Trail Head Sign - Starting Point
A dry field with a fence and utility pole by a blue lake, surrounded by hills and sparse vegetation under a clear sky.
Beginning of the Trail - Summer Season
A dirt path winds through golden grass, leading towards a tranquil blue lake under a clear sky. Distant green hills add depth to the serene landscape.
Wadleigh Arm Trail - Walk Down to the Shoreline
A gravel path beside a lake with rock barriers, surrounded by grassy hills and trees under a clear blue sky.
Wadleigh Arm Trail Bridge - Summer Season
A flock of birds flying over a scenic vineyard landscape with hills and a cloudy sky.
Wadleigh Arm Trail Bridge - Spring Season
A scenic vineyard landscape with rows of grapevines, green grass, rocky foreground, and cloudy sky.
Wadleigh Arm Trail Bridge - Orchard View
Lush green hills under a cloudy sky, with fences and rocks scattered across the landscape.
Wadleigh Arm Trail Bridge - Spring Season, Farm Hills
Dirt trail through a wooded area with a mile marker indicating 1.5 miles.
Wadleigh Arm Trail - 1.5 Mile Marker
A serene landscape with a clear blue lake under a bright sky. Grassy hills in the foreground, distant mountains, and a peaceful ambiance.
Wadleigh Arm Trail - Lakeside View
Dirt trail winding through a sunlit forest. On the left, dry grass covers a sloping hill, while lush green trees line the right. The scene feels serene and inviting.
Wadleigh Arm Trail - Nature Walk
A snake with iridescent scales is slithering on dry, cracked ground with sparse grass and small stones.
Wadleigh Arm Trail - Snakes & Wildlife, Keep Caution!
A scenic path bordered by dry grass leads to a lake, with trees to one side and hills in the background under a clear blue sky.
Wadleigh Arm Trail - 2 Miles In
A serene lake with clear blue water, surrounded by lush green hills and a bright blue sky.
Wadleigh Arm Trail Bridge - Lake View, Summer Season
A bench under a tree overlooks a serene lake and hills on a sunny day.
Wadleigh Arm Trail - End of the Trail
Scenic landscape with green fields, trees, and mountains under a colorful sky at sunset.
Wadleigh Arm Trail - LCRA Spring Season Overview
A serene landscape with a grassy field, wildflowers, a lake, distant hills, and a setting sky.
A dry hillside under a clear blue sky with sparse shrubs and a dirt road. A "No Parking" sign stands in the foreground, and a utility pole is visible.
A dry field with a fence and utility pole by a blue lake, surrounded by hills and sparse vegetation under a clear sky.
A dirt path winds through golden grass, leading towards a tranquil blue lake under a clear sky. Distant green hills add depth to the serene landscape.
A gravel path beside a lake with rock barriers, surrounded by grassy hills and trees under a clear blue sky.
A flock of birds flying over a scenic vineyard landscape with hills and a cloudy sky.
A scenic vineyard landscape with rows of grapevines, green grass, rocky foreground, and cloudy sky.
Lush green hills under a cloudy sky, with fences and rocks scattered across the landscape.
Dirt trail through a wooded area with a mile marker indicating 1.5 miles.
A serene landscape with a clear blue lake under a bright sky. Grassy hills in the foreground, distant mountains, and a peaceful ambiance.
Dirt trail winding through a sunlit forest. On the left, dry grass covers a sloping hill, while lush green trees line the right. The scene feels serene and inviting.
A snake with iridescent scales is slithering on dry, cracked ground with sparse grass and small stones.
A scenic path bordered by dry grass leads to a lake, with trees to one side and hills in the background under a clear blue sky.
A serene lake with clear blue water, surrounded by lush green hills and a bright blue sky.
A bench under a tree overlooks a serene lake and hills on a sunny day.
Scenic landscape with green fields, trees, and mountains under a colorful sky at sunset.

 

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