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Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary
4.9 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Running trail in Silsbee, Texas · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Nature preserve with hiking trails through varied terrain, from bogs to pinelands.
What runners say about Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary
“Beautiful trail ,long leafy pine trees along the trail ,quiet ,lots to see ,Long leaf and floodplain trail is a must to take, did not see any wilds.”
“Trails are marked very clear and easy to follow.”
“Beautiful trail ,long leafy pine trees along the trail ,quiet ,lots to see ,Long leaf and floodplain trail is a must to take, did not see any wilds.”
“Beautiful spot for a nice quiet easy hike.”
The Roy E Larsen Sanctuary is an amazing place! I hike through here quite a bit! The scenery is gorgeous and extremely peaceful! There is a lot of wildlife to see if you are quiet enough to not scare them away!! Beware of the flies; they are the size of house cats!! Also the poison oak and ivy!!
This is a nice place to go for a simple walk or you can take the more challenging trails that crisscross village creek. Trails are marked very clear and easy to follow.
This is a great trail to see the diverse landscape in this area in a reasonable hike. Following the Flood plain trail then returning back via the Long Leaf pines will show you starkly different terrains. The hike is just under 4 miles with the return to the car park which was perfect.
This place is the best public nature trail I've seen. The trails are CLEARLY marked. Well maintained and the underbrush is at a minimal so the views are pretty also. My friend and I walked the .8 mi trail and the 4 mi this week. It was peaceful and easy to follow.
Trail conditions & character
“Great trails and diverse plant life with both a high pines trail and a blue trail with great shade that’s almost 95% covered shade and great river beach spots and views.”
“Beautiful trail ,long leafy pine trees along the trail ,quiet ,lots to see ,Long leaf and floodplain trail is a must to take, did not see any wilds.”
“If you don’t have time to hike 3 miles to the Sandylands at Big Thicket, you get there right from the parking lot here.”
Plan your run at Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- Websitenature.org
- Phone+1 319-321-8273
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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