Paddling anyone? Click here for a paddle trail map along Spring Creek from Riley Fuzzel Road to the San Jacinto River.

Montgomery County Precinct 3 has three main gateway preserves along the Spring Creek Greenway: the Montgomery County Preserve, the Peckinpaugh Preserve and the George Mitchell Nature Preserve.

The Montgomery County Preserve provides a wonderful area for birdwatching, native plant observation and hiking. The 71-acre preserve is open to the public daily at no charge. Visit the Montgomery County Preserve page for the latest information.

Generously donated by Patricia Peckinpaugh Hubbard and the Houston Audubon Society, the 25-acre Peckinpaugh Preserve opened on April 21, 2007. The preserve has a canoe launch and nature trails so you can canoe, hike and enjoy the region's natural beauty.

George Mitchell Nature Preserve

The George Mitchell Nature Preserve protects 1,700 acres within Montgomery County and Harris County. The preserve, named after the founder of The Woodlands, was dedicated on October 19, 2007, the 33rd anniversary of the opening of The Woodlands.

Harris County Precinct 4 has the following gateway parks and preserves along Spring Creek: (Click on the location names to go to their web sites):

Cypresswood Golf Course

Harris County Precinct 4 also has the following gateway along Cypress Creek near Spring Creek: