Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Activities

Join us for to learn about veteran mental health and support resources.

We will be working with local veteran organizations to raise awareness and support for our veterans. While hiking we will share stats about veteran suicide and support resources. 

Hike 1:

• Time: 8:30 AM
• Meet: Wolfpen Green Trailhead Parking Lot
• Trail description: Relatively flat and mostly shaded with sandy sections and gradual slopes. Tree roots are prominent in some sections of the trail. The trail is ~0.85 miles and it will take us 45 minutes to an hour to walk. 

Hike 2:

• Time: 9:45 AM
• Meet: Wolfpen Blue Trailhead Parking Lot
• Trail description: Relatively flat with gradual slopes and is mostly shaded. There are sections of deep sand and tree roots are present throughout the trail. The trail is ~2.15 miles and it will take us 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes to walk. 

Kayaking:

• Time: 2:30 PM
• Meet: Day Use Boat Ramp
• To participate is this activity, you must register and RSVP here: https://fs18.formsite.com/TPWD/v4f6tliaso/index 

Things to consider: 

• Topic: We will be raising awareness about suicide and veteran mental health. 
• Bring: Water, sunscreen, bug spray, good hiking shoes, snack.
• Cost: Free with admission ($5 per person 13+ years). Admission free with annual pass. 

If ADA assistance is required, please request modifications using this form, or email accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov at least 2 weeks in advance. 

Purtis Creek has one grit wheelchair readily available for checkout. Please contact Ranger Jenna at Jenna.Lombard@tpwd.texas.gov to reserve & check availability.  

**Park programs are subject to change/cancellation in the event of inclement weather**