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Reflection Pools via University Trail

2.2 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 45 min

Reflection Pools via University Trail is a 2.2-mile out-and-back near Renner, TX. The route reaches Reflection Pools at the turnaround, 1.1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 26 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi653 – 682 ft2.7 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 32.98134, -96.75167
Nearest town Renner, TX
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Reflection Pools via University Trail

2.2 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 45 min

Elevation 653–682 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 32.98134, -96.75167

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:15 AM · sunset 7:28 PM

Transit-accessible: Campbell @ Greenhaven - W - FS stop 335 m from the trailhead · Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading S.
  2. 0.2 miTurn left onto University Trail, heading E.
  3. 1 miTurn left, heading N.
  4. 100 ftBear left, heading NW.
  5. 500 ftReach Reflection Pools, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  6. 500 ftBear right, heading N.
  7. 1 miTurn right, heading W.
  8. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/reflection-pools-reflection-pools-out-back-3-lakes-4-km-3419

Trail surface

100% paved

Weather

Sunrise 7:15 AMSunset 7:28 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.2 mi in (~6 min). Leave by 7:02 PM for the 7:28 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: Campbell @ Greenhaven - W - FS stop 335 m from the trailhead
  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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