Soldier’s Memorial Woodland Loop

General Description

The Woodland Loop in Soldiers Memorial Park is a quiet, shaded trail that winds for just over a mile through the park’s wooded hillsides above Stone Lake and the reservoir.

The path meanders through mature hardwood forest, with gentle elevation changes that give it a natural, rolling character. The trail also connects to other park paths, making it possible to extend your time outdoors and link the loop to longer adventures in and around Soldiers Memorial Park.

  • Trailhead: Near main park entrance at Soldiers Memorial Park

  • Trail Length: ~ 1.2 miles

  • Difficulty: Easy

  • Surface: Natural (dirt / woodland trail) through forested hillside

  • Trail Type: Loop

  • Activities: Hiking, trail running, mountain biking (light use)

  • Family Friendly: Yes

  • Dogs Allowed: Yes, on a leash

  • Accessibility: Not fully accessible for strollers or wheelchairs

  • Land Owner/Manager: Soldiers Memorial Park / City of La Porte

Nearby Amenities

  • Park facilities (benches, shelter, etc.) within Soldiers Memorial Park

  • Views over reservoir and natural surroundings

  • Proximity to the Stone Lake area and other park trails

Trail Rules

  • Trail hours: daily, sunrise to 10pm

  • Dogs must be on a leash and cleaned up after

  • Stay to the right, pass on the left, announce when overtaking

  • Cyclists yield to hikers / runners

  • No motorized vehicles on trail

  • No littering (carry out what you bring)

  • Respect the forest, plants, and wildlife

  • Use trails only during park/open hours