George Mitchell Nature Preserve

Nice place. Not a lot of parking in the Flintridge lot so sometimes we go to the Creekside lot… always parking there but currently there’s work being done. There are always fallen trees that they have to move. No bathrooms or water, just FYI. Really nice trail to run, comfortable ground. My dog likes it here also. Lots of shade. Can be a short walk or you can get a good 10 miles out of it depending on how you go. Don’t go after a lot of rain. Takes awhile to drain and is muddy in random places.

What a beautiful way to spend a day! The George Mitchell Nature Preserve has several different paths and ponds. Some paths are labeled for biking, which is nice for safety purposes (not worried about hitting peds and vice versa). There are lots of little creeks and brooks, but surprisingly it wasn’t buggy at all. I can’t wait to go back and explore some more. Maybe we’ll bring a picnic next time :)
Warning: parking can be a little tight, try to get there early.

This place is a hidden treasure! I lived in the woodlands for 18 years and moved back about 6 years ago. We used to go out there when it wasn’t a nature preserve but now the trails are great for taking your dog out or jogging or just exploring. Peaceful and beautiful! Hopefully the woodlands will stop developing all of the land that once made it such a great place to live! It could use some water stations and guides though… Very easy to get lost in your wanderings…

As a regular of some of the more well-​known trail-​biking parks around the Greater Houston area, I was kind of surprised that I hadn’t read more reviews for this place and the huge MTB society that lives & breathes here.
I haven’t ridden as much as I’d like to because of other responsibilities in my life right now, but my son has actually grown to a good size where I can now bring him along with him to some of the more «fun» trails. Well, yesterday we went out to a trail park off of 1960 and close to the Humble area, but when we got there and found that all three trails were made of blacktop, we rode as fast as we could back to our vehicle so we could go someplace else to enjoy our nature rides.
I had heard about this from someone in the GHORBA forum about two years ago, but never got around to coming over to look for it. My son and I jumped at the chance to come by yesterday and see what we could find, and this place did not disappoint.
Granted, we got lost towards the back end of the trail because the more «technical» trails are not as easily marked as some of the others and we could ourselves off to the side of Gosling Road, but for the most part, we had a great time and a great day of exercise.
I’m not going to give a more details review because we haven’t really ride along most of the trails that this place has to offer, but I will say that what part we did ride, was definitely a great single-​track ride for someone who is ready to take on a great trip through the woods, and is willing to take on a trail that will definitely test your endurance.
You’re not going to fly past every tree down these trails, but with the winding and weaving that come with this park, you are sure to have some fun… but be sure you try and keep your north about you or at least keep your GPS handy with you or you WILL find yourself lost in this beautifully, amazing wood-​maze just down the street from the hustle & bustle of The Woodlands!

I was so surprised to not see many more reviews for this place. This is a little hidden treasure in The Woodlands. This amazing nature preserve has walking and biking trails and even a beautiful lake.
If you are into nature then you are sure to love this place. I can’t think of a better place to get away from the city and just relax in nature while exploring the wilderness. The parking is a little small but not many people are usually there at one time in this little amazing hideaway.
It is a great place to breathe some fresh air, experience nature at its finest and spend a good time exercising with your significant other, family or friends. Don’t get lost though, its pretty big. They are currently doing some new entrances that will connect it from Goslin road and the Creekside YMCA. It is kind of sad because they are having to tear down some of the place to build these but I guess it will make it more accessible for more people to enjoy. If you like nature, you definitely won;t regret your visit to this place!

Our hiking group, Houston Area Trails & More, hiked 11 miles of the George Mitchell Nature Preserve on a beautiful spring Saturday. The George Mitchell Nature Preserve is part of the Spring Creek Greenway.
This trail was a nice getaway from the city. It was quiet and you’re surrounded by greenery to hide any evidence of being in the city. Surprisingly, we didn’t see many views of the creek itself from the trails.
The flora was mildly interesting. There were ripe red and blackberries growing close to the ground that some members of the hiking group picked and ate. The tree cover was dense in some spots. We didn’t encounter any wildlife other than faraway birds chirping.
Trails were well-​marked by fancy trailheads and orange paint on the tree roots or tree trunks. There was no bush-​whacking and I didn’t leave with any scrapes on my legs. I wore Asics running shoes and felt comfortable throughout. Most of the trails were on soft dirt. Occasionally you walk on short stretches of sand. Obstacles on the trails include tree trunks or creek crossings that happened to be dry or low enough to walk through. Sometimes the trails are out-​and-​back (a.k.a. lead to a dead end).
We encountered very few people on this trail; there were maybe about 15 walkers and 5 mountain bikers throughout our stint there from 11:15 am to 3:45 pm.
There were no drinking water fountains or restrooms inside the preserve.
We parked off 6055 Creekside Forest Dr near the Elementary School and Pavilion. There are restrooms in the Pavilion. A trailhead mentioned on the official website is the Flintridge Drive Trailhead located at 5171 Flintridge Drive on the east side of the Preserve.
Here is our GPS track: