Big Slough Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Davy Crockett National Forest, Texas.
The 3,455-acre wilderness features diverse plant communities of hardwoods, shortleaf pines, and loblolly pines along the Neches River floodplain.
The Texas Wilderness Act of 1984 established Big Slough as a protected area, following decades of logging operations that started in the late 1800s.
The wilderness preserves natural habitats within the Gulf Coastal Plain ecosystem, maintaining native species and traditional outdoor recreation opportunities.
Visitors can explore the wilderness through the 20-mile Four C National Recreation Trail, which traverses the higher sections of the protected area.
The area contains several hundred acres of beaver and alligator ponds surrounded by buttonbushes, creating distinct wetland ecosystems.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1984
GPS coordinates: 31.49380,-95.11740
Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:43
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