Future Projects

RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANTS:

Lonestar Hiking Trail San Jacinto Bridges - RTP grant RT-15018

Federal funds - $200,000
SHTC Sponsor match - $50,000
Awarded 2015
Status: Activation by Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) pending NEPA clearances

SCOPE:

1. Replace a major trail bridge over the East Fork of the San Jacinto River in the Sam Houston National Forest on the Lone Star Hiking Trail (LSHT) at mile 71.1 including relocating a portion of the trail leading to the bridge; and

2. Repair and restore abutment for a complex bridge on the LSHT at mile 92.3 over the San Jacinto River in the Winters Bayou Section

Richards-Raven Equestrian Trail - RTP grant RT-21012

Federal funds - $200,000
SHTC Sponsor match - $50,000
Awarded 2021
Status: Activation by TPWD pending completion of LSHT grant RT-15018 and MUT grant RT-16015

SCOPE:

The purpose of this grant is to fund Phase IV of the equestrian trail in the Sam Houston National Forest (SHNF). It includes clearing 16.32 miles of trail and constructing 3 bridges, culverts, and tread hardening on the 3.17 connector trail (Thorn Hill Trail).

Multi-Use Trail Westside Rehabilitation

Federal funds - $600,000
SHTC Sponsor match - $150,000
Awarded 2022
Status: Activation by TPWD pending completion of grants listed above

SCOPE:

Renovation of 20 miles of multi-use trail with repair/replacement of bridges, repair/installation of new signage, rehabilitation of trailheads.

Richards-Raven Equestrian Trail

Federal funds - $300,000
SHTC Sponsor match - $75,000
Awarded 2023
Status: Activation by TPWD pending completion of prior grants

SCOPE:

Design and construction of trailhead south of Caney Creek; additional trail miles with 3 bridges, culverts, and tread hardening