Link to Trip Report: 2026.04.11_Cedar Lake Creek
Link to Trip Photos:
This "creek" is one of the few remaining unchannelized bayous in the region. The creek itself and the adjacent San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge provide habitat to numerous bird species including the scissor-tailed flycatcher and numerous shorebirds.
Bonus outing: Dawn - Short birding hike on the Bobcat Loop Trail. Details on the bottom of this page.
Refuge Office - For Reference, bathroom etc: Google Map location of Refuge Office
Where we unload and Put-in: Google Map location to the put-in
Hazards are wind, sun, bugs, oyster beds and possibly fishing boat traffic. Bring hydration and maybe insect repellent. Pack a snack. Shoes with stout soles. Just be looking for alligators OK?
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Trip Organizer
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Chris Arceneaux
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Trip co-leader
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Nan Curie
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Trip rating*
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1
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Ready to Launch at
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9:30 AM / Please arrive around 9 AM
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Duration (hours)
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4-5 hours
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Paddling Miles
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~ 9
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Emergency Initiator
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Leslie Arceneaux 832-216-2483 |
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Emergency #s
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Brazoria County Sheriff: 979-864-2200
Refuge Office: 979-964-4011
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Latest Expected Return
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4 PM
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Auto Description/Lic #:
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White Ford Flex RGJ-3202
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Distance from Downtown Houston
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68 Miles
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* Trip ratings are only a guide. Actual conditions will vary with wind and other weather.
Directions: See Google Map Links above!
This is an ACA sanctioned event. All participants in ACA-insured activities must wear properly-fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejackets (Personal Flotation Devices, or PFDs) at all times during on-water activities. Non-HASK participants must sign a waiver. See all rules at the bottom of this page.
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Guests (Non HASK members) Are welcome to join us for $10 (ACA event Fee for non-ACA) members.
Bobcat Woods Trail and Boardwalk
- Open Season: Year-round
- Length: 2.5 miles (Don't have to do all 2.5 miles - CA)
- Location of trail: Across from Moccasin Pond Loop
- Surface: Accessible boardwalk and concrete walk
- Difficulty: Easy
- Information: The loop trail includes a walk under forest canopy and overlooking the Wolfweed Wetlands.