Davis Mountains State Park
Interpretive Ranger and smalltown DJ, Charlie Ewing, loves saying that his state park, Davis Mountains, is the coolest park in Texas, and at 5,080 feet above sea level, he is usually right regarding temperature. But he’s also spot on in the sense that Davis Mountains State Park has some of the most refreshing offerings for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. So if you’re looking for some relief from the late summer heat, jump in your car, truck or SUV for a short 6.5-hour drive to the coolest park in Texas. There’s a trail for everyone out there.
Adventure Junkies, from the park headquarters, hop across Highway 118 to the primitive camping side of the park and the Sheep Pen Loop Trail. The Limpia Creek access trail climbs from a lower creek bed up through a notch in the red, volcanic rock and deposits you in a beautiful high sierra meadow. I saw a desert Big Horn sheep on this trail a few years ago, so keep your eyes peeled.
