Sawmill Hiking Trail
The 2¾-mile Sawmill Hiking Trail connects Boykin Springs Recreation Area to the Aldridge Sawmill Historic site.
The trail was constructed through cooperative efforts with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 140, U.S. Forest Service and Temple-Inland Forest Products Corporation.
General Information
Hikers have views of the Neches River from several points along the trail. Portions of the trail follow an old tramway once used as a rail line to haul logs to sawmills.
Vegetation in this area is typical of East Texas Pineywoods. The trail crosses several different forest types including Longleaf Pine, Bald Cypress and Loblolly Pine-hardwood. Flowering trees such as Dogwood and Magnolia are also present
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Getting There
Directions
Boykin Springs Trailhead – From Zavalla, travel Highway 63 for 11 miles; turn right (south) on Forest Road 313 for 2½ miles to Boykin Springs Recreation Area and follow signs.
Sawmill Trailhead – From Zavalla, travel Highway 63 for 11 miles; turn right (south) on Forest Road 313 for 1¾ miles; bear left on Forest Road 326 (dirt road) for 3 miles. Park at gate
Additional Information
Operated By
Angelina National Forest
111 Walnut Ridge Road
Zavalla, TX 75980
936-897-1068
(8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. W-F)
