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A
view from FM 337 near Vanderpool
TE Photo |
Leaving
Kerrville
on Hwy 16 you encounter a rise in elevation until you descend into
the Medina River Valley. The small town of Medina
is near the headwaters of the Medina River which flows past
Bandera
and into Medina Lake in Medina County.
At Medina head west on 337. The 60-miles east-and-west route of FM337
from Medina through Vanderpool,
Leakey
to Camp
Wood is a scenic route not to be missed. |
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Texas
Mountain Laurel
Photo Courtesy of TXDOT |
It
would be best if you had the sun behind you. Take this road in the
early morning if you can. If not, strong sunglasses would be in order
especially in the late afternoon to navigate the uphill and
downhill curves of the road on steep slopes overlooking
cloistered valleys. While on-coming traffic is sparse, you’ll
probably encounter it on a curve.
An abundance of Texas mountain laurel would make this a trip
to take in the spring when they bloom in profusion and the
area is awash with the smell of Grape Soda.
A Loop:
A loop originating in Camp
Wood is recommended by the Texas State Travel Guide: Go northwest
on 55 to Barksdale and then North on 335. Go east when
you intersect with Hwy 41 and continue until you reach 336.
Turn south to go the 27 miles to Leakey.
This will put you back on 337 to return to Camp Wood. |
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Lost
Maples State Natural Area.
Courtesy TXDoT |
Fall Foliage
Lost Maples State Natural Area
At Vanderpool
go North on 187 to Lost
Maples State Natural Area. Besides the bigtooth maples there’s
a forest of sycamores thriving on the waters of the Sabinal River.
Fall foliage makes this area a must for return visits when the color
peaks in early November. |
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