The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has named bicycling as the official activity for the month of February.
There are plenty of places to bicycle in Texas state parks, too.
Hundreds of miles of dirt, crushed granite and paved bike trails wind and climb through Texas state parks – offering safe and scenic rides for everyone – no matter the skill level.
Trail descriptions and skill ratings can be found on the TPWD’s Biking activity page. Cyclists also may watch a video roundup of what it’s like to bike in a variety of state park settings.
One of those trails is the Lost Creek Reservoir Thruway.
The thruway was constructed during the mid-1990s. It is about 10 miles in length, and features hiking, biking and equestrian trails along Lost Creek – which is the main watershed for two Jacksboro lakes.
The trail crosses the dam at the Lost Creek Reservoir. The trail features plenty of oak and pecan trees. The trails are also abundant in wildlife and wildflowers.
This trail is 10-feet wide and is four inches deep with screening materials, creating a smooth bicycling surface.
The entrance fee is $3 daily for adults and free for students. This facility is open daily, and there is no gate.
For information, call Fort Richardson State Park at 1-940-567-3506.
The physical address for the park is 228 State Park Road 61.

The official state parks activity for the month of February is bicycling. (Courtesy photo by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department)