Reflection Pools & University Trail
3.1 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 1 hr 3 min
Reflection Pools & University Trail is a 3.1-mile out-and-back near Renner, TX. The route reaches Reflection Pools. 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.
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Reflection Pools & University Trail
3.1 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 1 hr 3 min
Elevation 651–684 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: 32.98860, -96.74738
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:15 AM · sunset 7:28 PM
Transit-accessible: Synergy Park @ Facilities - E - NS stop 478 m from the trailhead · Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading E.
- 50 ftPass Reflection Pools.
- 450 ftTurn left, heading NE.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading SE.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading E.
- 250 ftTurn right onto University Trail, heading NE.
- 1.7 miReach Reflection Pools, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.7 miTurn left, heading N.
- 250 ftTurn right, heading N.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading N.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading N.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.0 mi in (~24 min). Leave by 6:44 PM for the 7:28 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: Synergy Park @ Facilities - E - NS stop 478 m from the trailhead
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from this trailhead
- Reflection Pools & University Trail 2.5 mi · ▲ 53 ft
- Renner Trail via University Trail 2.5 mi · ▲ 27 ft
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