Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Birding 101 Hike
Sat, September 19, 2026
Do you know a Girl Scout that loves birds? Bring them out to discover the birds of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park on this Ranger-guided hike!
Painted Buntings. Northern Cardinals. Golden-Cheeked Warblers. Belted King Fishers. Bald Eagles. Great Blue Herons. And many more!!
Join a ranger on this trek down Raptor Ridge Trail and back to see how many feathered friends you can find by sight and sound. Learn the basics of identifying birds and bird watching etiquette.
Pro Tip: This program is free with park entry but sometimes our park fills up on weekends or holidays. Make a day-use reservation ahead of time to guarantee entry into the park!
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
Date: Saturday, September 19
Meet: Main Trailhead
Distance: 1-mile round trip as we hike to the end of Raptor Ridge Trail and back. You can find these on our Trail Map.
Bring: Water, good shoes, binoculars, phone or camera for pictures, and our Bird Check List.
Note: This event is weather dependent. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram for any program updates.
BONUS: Download the Merlin Bird ID app to help identify different bird calls.