Classified as an Urban Forest, Sam Houston National Forest is located only 30 miles from the city of the same name. The forest contains 162,984 acres of southeast Texas"pineywoods." The forest is a popular destination for city-folk and out-of-towners alike. The forest's Lake Conroe and Double Lakes are popular destinations for swimming, paddling and fishing. The 140-mile long Lone Star Hiking Trail rambles for 27 miles through the forest.
The best months to visit the forest are the spring and fall; summer can be extremely hot.
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