As we start seeing cooler temperatures and the leaves begin to fall, I'm reminded of a great ride to the Lost Maples State Natural Area (SNA). I wrote a guest post for
Motorcycle House detailing the ride last November. You can check-out my original ride report on their blog. Here's the link -
Changing Seasons A Ride To the Lost Maples State Natural Area.
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| Big Tooth Maple in Lost Maples SNA |
If you live in or around the Texas Hill Country, I'd highly recommend visiting the
Lost Maples SNA this Fall. It's one of the few places in South/Central Texas where you can actually see a magnificent show of Fall colors. The Big Tooth Maples in the SNA are absolutely stunning and if you plan your trip right, you'll have a chance to ride some of the best motorcycle roads in Texas. The famed
Twisted Sisters are just a short ride away.
Before saddling-up and pointing your bike towards Lost Maples, check-out their
Fall Foliage Report to get an idea of the of how the color changes are progressing. You can use the report to help time your visit to experience the peak color change (generally occurring sometime in late October or November depending on the weather).
Fall is probably the best time of year to ride in Texas and I know you'll enjoy riding to Lost Maples SNA. You'll be on some great riding roads, with lots of interesting places to see along the way. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Ever tried fresh apple ice cream? No? You don't know what you're missing. Visit the Apple Store in Medina, TX.
- Interested in motorcycle history? Stop by the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum in Vanderpool, TX. The museum is only a couple of miles from Lost Maples.
- Need an interesting place to take a break and fill your belly? Try the Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop in Leakey, TX. You can get some great Twisted Sister merchandise to commemorate your ride too...and don't forget to check-out the view from the patio.
I hope my walk down memory lane gives you some great ideas for a Fall ride. No matter where you ride, always remember to
Live Free, Ride Hard, and Be Happy!
Photos from my Ride to Lost Maples SNA in November 2013
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| On Our Way to Lost Maples |
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| Walking Down the Riverbed in Lost Maples |
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| Painting the Colors of Fall in Texas |
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| Now There's Some Color |
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| A Peek of Orange and Red |
