Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Caracara Trails Caracara Trails ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://caracaratrails.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [A Civic Transformation The Rise of Texas’ Trail Networks](https://www.railstotrails.org/magazine/green-issue-2024/?utm_campaign=greenissue&utm_medium=email&utm_source=07302024#texas#new_tab) - [Brownsville’s West Rail Trail is officially inaugurated](https://riograndeguardian.com/brownsvilles-west-rail-trail-is-officially-inaugurated/#new_tab) - [$1.7M hike and bike trail coming to Harlingen](https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/1-7m-dollar-hike-and-bike-trail-coming-to-harlingen/#new_tab) - [City of Harlingen completing arroyo trail’s second phase](https://myrgv.com/local-news/2023/04/12/city-of-harlingen-completing-arroyo-trails-second-phase/#new_tab) - [Brownsville celebrates opening of West Rail Trail, estimated $7.2M pedestrian project](https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/brownsville-celebrates-opening-of-west-rail-trail-estimated-7-2m-pedestrian-project/#new_tab) - [City plans $1.5M hike, bike trail; To run from Boggus Ford to Dixieland Park](https://myrgv.com/uncategorized/2020/09/02/city-plans-1-5m-hike-bike-trail-to-run-from-boggus-ford-to-dixieland-park/#new_tab) - [Hike and bike trail expansion set for Harlingen](https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/hike-and-bike-trail-expansion-set-for-harlingen/#new_tab) - [Brownsville Celebrates Extension of Palo Alto Battlefield Trail toward Los Fresnos](https://www.virtualbx.com/industry-news/brownsville-celebrates-extension-of-palo-alto-battlefield-trail-toward-los-fresnos/#new_tab) - [REI Cooperative Action Fund invests $4 million in nonprofits working to create a more equitable outdoors](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rei-cooperative-action-fund-invests-4-million-in-nonprofits-working-to-create-a-more-equitable-outdoors-301821807.html#new_tab) - [West Rail Trail expected open within months](https://myrgv.com/local-news/2022/07/09/west-rail-trail-expected-open-within-months/#new_tab) - [Going somewhere: West Rail Trail to begin construction](https://myrgv.com/local-news/2021/10/18/going-somewhere-west-rail-trail-to-begin-construction/#new_tab) - [Top 10 Trails in Texas](https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2021/february/25/top-10-trails-in-texas/#new_tab) - [Texas’ Historic Battlefield Trail](https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2020/november/13/texas-historic-battlefield-trail/#new_tab) - [A Closer Look: Connecting the Lower Rio Grande Valley by Trail](https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/august/12/a-closer-look-connecting-the-lower-rio-grande-valley-by-trail/#new_tab) - [Trail extension gets under way north of historic battle field](https://riograndeguardian.com/trail-extension-gets-under-way-north-of-historic-battle-field/#new_tab) - [Brownsville breaks ground on new hike & bike trail](https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local/brownsville-breaks-ground-on-new-hike-bike-trail/#new_tab) ## Pages - [Home Page](https://caracaratrails.org/) - [Activities](https://caracaratrails.org/activities/) - Upcoming Activities on the Trails Cameron Park Colonia, US 5:15 am, Sep 12, 2026 REGISTER HERE 0 events found. 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Find Events Event Views Navigation List List Month Day Today - [Explore the Trails](https://caracaratrails.org/trails/) - Padre Blvd. Biking Trail Read More » Arroyo Colorado Trail Read More » Heavin Resaca Trail Read More » Combes Trail Read More » Historic Battlefield Trail Read More » Belden Trail Read More » Southmost Nature Trail Read More » West Rail Trail Read More » Los Fresnos Hike & Bike Trail Read More - [News](https://caracaratrails.org/news/) - A Civic Transformation The Rise of Texas’ Trail Networks Read More » July 25, 2024 No Comments Trail extension gets under way north of historic battle field Read More » May 8, 2024 No Comments Brownsville breaks ground on new hike & bike trail Read More » May 7, 2024 No Comments Brownsville’s West Rail - [About Us](https://caracaratrails.org/about-us/) - MISSION Regional Tourismon a World Scale The Caracara Trails aims to become one of the finest and most extensive regionwide nonmotorized transportation networks in the U.S.—and to promote the Lower Rio Grande Valley as a worldwide magnet for active tourists, facilities and infrastructure. With a thriving local tourism economy concentrated around South Padre Island, the - [Our Work](https://caracaratrails.org/our-work/) - How We're Achieving The Vision When complete, the fully implemented Caracara Trails will comprise 230 miles of multiuse trails, 120 miles of U.S. Bicycle Routes and 78 miles of paddling trails. The first phase of the Caracara Trails involves creation of six catalyst projects that will include 57.5 miles of multiuse trails and on-road biking - [Cara home V2](https://caracaratrails.org/cara-home-v2/) - [Caracara Trails Events](https://caracaratrails.org/caracara-trails-events/) - Upcoming Events Notice There are no upcoming events. [events] ## Venues - [Maxan Street](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/maxan-street/) - [South Padre Island Birding And Nature Center](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/south-padre-island-birding-and-nature-center/) - [Dean Porter Park Dr](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/dean-porter-park-dr/) - [501 W. State Highway 100 Laguna Vista](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/501-w-state-highway-100-laguna-vista/) - [8605 Padre Blvd](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/8605-padre-blvd/) - [Estero Llano Grande State Park](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/estero-llano-grande-state-park/) - [Harlingen CVB, 2nd & Tyler by City Hall](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/harlingen-cvb-2nd-tyler-by-city-hall/) - [211 W Whiting St](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/211-w-whiting-st/) - [805 E Tyler St](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/805-e-tyler-st/) - [326 W Fronton St](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/326-w-fronton-st/) - [4790 Austin Rd](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/4790-austin-rd/) - [2115 Roosevelt St](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/2115-roosevelt-st/) - [Gladys Porter Zoo](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/gladys-porter-zoo/) - [Joe & Tony Oliveira Park](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/joe-tony-oliveira-park/) - [Maxan St](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/maxan-st/) - [Brownsville Farmers Market](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/brownsville-farmers-market/) - [16802 Garrett Rd, Harlingen, TX, United States, Texas](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/16802-garrett-rd-harlingen-tx-united-states-texas/) - [Jim's Pier](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/jims-pier/) - [Beach Waterpark](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/beach-waterpark/) - [South Texas EcoTourism Center](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/south-texas-ecotourism-center/) - [1325 E Washington St](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/1325-e-washington-st/) - [Lon C. Hill Park](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/lon-c-hill-park/) - [Sea Turtle](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/sea-turtle/) - [1325 La Posada Dr](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/1325-la-posada-dr/) - [Laguna Vista](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/laguna-vista/) - [Lagna Vista](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/lagna-vista/) - [Estero Llano Grande State Parks and World Birding Center 3301 S. International Blvd.](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/estero-llano-grande-state-parks-and-world-birding-center-3301-s-international-blvd/) - [Hugh Ramsey Nature Park](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/hugh-ramsey-nature-park/) - [Resaca De La Palma State Park](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/resaca-de-la-palma-state-park/) - [820 N Arroyo Blvd](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/820-n-arroyo-blvd/) - [325 W Fronton St](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/325-w-fronton-st/) - [1325 La Posada Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/1325-la-posada-dr-brownsville-tx-78521-usa/) - [820 N Arroyo Blvd, Los Fresnos, TX 78566, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/820-n-arroyo-blvd-los-fresnos-tx-78566-usa/) - [211 W Whiting St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/211-w-whiting-st-south-padre-island-tx-78597-usa/) - [1000 New Carmen Ave, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/1000-new-carmen-ave-brownsville-tx-78520-usa/) - [South Padre Island Birding And Nature Center, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/south-padre-island-birding-and-nature-center-6801-padre-blvd-south-padre-island-tx-78597-usa/) - [325 W Fronton St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/325-w-fronton-st-brownsville-tx-78520-usa/) - [Maxan Street, Port Isabel, TX](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/maxan-street-port-isabel-tx/) - [501 W. State Highway 100 Laguna Vista, Texas 78578](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/501-w-state-highway-100-laguna-vista-texas-78578/) - [1325 La Posada Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/1325-la-posada-dr-brownsville-tx-78521/) - [Dean Porter Park Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/dean-porter-park-dr-brownsville-tx-78520-usa/) - [8605 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/8605-padre-blvd-south-padre-island-tx-78597-usa/) - [Laguna Vista, TX 78578, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/laguna-vista-tx-78578-usa/) - [Hugh Ramsey Nature Park, 1000 TX-499 Loop, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/hugh-ramsey-nature-park-1000-tx-499-loop-harlingen-tx-78550-usa/) - [Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, 7200 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/palo-alto-battlefield-national-historical-park-7200-paredes-line-rd-brownsville-tx-78526-usa/) - [Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, 22688 Buena Vista Blvd, Los Fresnos, TX 78566, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/laguna-atascosa-national-wildlife-refuge-22688-buena-vista-blvd-los-fresnos-tx-78566-usa/) - [Laguna Vista Nature Trail, 1600 Palo Blanco Dr, Laguna Vista, TX 78578, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/laguna-vista-nature-trail-1600-palo-blanco-dr-laguna-vista-tx-78578-usa/) - [Resaca De La Palma State Park, 1000 New Carmen Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/resaca-de-la-palma-state-park-1000-new-carmen-ave-brownsville-tx-78521-usa/) - [Resaca de la Palma Battlefield](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/resaca-de-la-palma-battlefield/) - [16802 Garrett Rd, Harlingen, TX 78552, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/16802-garrett-rd-harlingen-tx-78552-usa/) - [South Texas EcoTourism Center, 501W TX-100, Laguna Vista, TX 78578, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/south-texas-ecotourism-center-501w-tx-100-laguna-vista-tx-78578-usa/) - [213 N Yturria St, Port Isabel, TX 78578, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/213-n-yturria-st-port-isabel-tx-78578-usa/) - [Jim's Pier, 211 W Swordfish St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/jims-pier-211-w-swordfish-st-south-padre-island-tx-78597-usa/) - [South Texas Eco Tourism Center, 501W TX-100, Laguna Vista, TX 78578, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/south-texas-eco-tourism-center-501w-tx-100-laguna-vista-tx-78578-usa/) - [Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 E Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/gladys-porter-zoo-500-e-ringgold-st-brownsville-tx-78520-usa/) - [East 7th Street & East Adams Street, E 7th St & E Adams St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/east-7th-street-east-adams-street-e-7th-st-e-adams-st-brownsville-tx-78520-usa/) - [16802 Garrett Rd](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/16802-garrett-rd/) - [1000 New Carmen Ave, Brownsville, TX, United States, Texas](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/1000-new-carmen-ave-brownsville-tx-united-states-texas/) - [1000 New Carmen Ave](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/1000-new-carmen-ave/) - [4501 Padre Blvd South Padre Island](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/4501-padre-blvd-south-padre-island/) - [22817 Ocelot Road Los Fresnos](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/22817-ocelot-road-los-fresnos/) - [1534 E 6th St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/1534-e-6th-st-brownsville-tx-78520-usa/) - [South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/south-padre-island-convention-center-7355-padre-blvd-south-padre-island-tx-78597-usa/) - [Cameron County Sheriff's Department, 7300 Old Alice Rd, Olmito, TX 78575, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/cameron-county-sheriffs-department-7300-old-alice-rd-olmito-tx-78575-usa/) - [Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue, 6900 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/claytons-beach-bar-event-venue-6900-padre-blvd-south-padre-island-tx-78597-usa/) - [Louie's Backyard, 2305 Laguna Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/louies-backyard-2305-laguna-blvd-south-padre-island-tx-78597-usa/) - [Los Fresnos Nature Park & Caracara Hike & Bike Trail, 851 N Arroyo Blvd, Los Fresnos, TX 78566, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/los-fresnos-nature-park-caracara-hike-bike-trail-851-n-arroyo-blvd-los-fresnos-tx-78566-usa/) - [La Mancha Urban Farm, 146 La Mancha St, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/la-mancha-urban-farm-146-la-mancha-st-brownsville-tx-78521-usa/) - [La Posada Urban Farm, 1325 La Posada Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/la-posada-urban-farm-1325-la-posada-dr-brownsville-tx-78521-usa/) - [Dean Porter Park, 501 E Ringgold St., Brownsville, TX 78520, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/dean-porter-park-501-e-ringgold-st-brownsville-tx-78520-usa/) - [Sea Turtle, Inc., 6617 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/sea-turtle-inc-6617-padre-blvd-south-padre-island-tx-78597-usa/) - [7355 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/7355-padre-blvd-south-padre-island-tx-78597-usa/) - [The Broken Sprocket, 6305 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/the-broken-sprocket-6305-paredes-line-rd-brownsville-tx-78526-usa/) - [Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site, 421 E Queen Isabella Blvd, Port Isabel, TX 78578, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/port-isabel-lighthouse-state-historic-site-421-e-queen-isabella-blvd-port-isabel-tx-78578-usa/) - [Beach Access #8](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/beach-access-8/) - [Roloff Park, Laguna Vista, TX 78578, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/roloff-park-laguna-vista-tx-78578-usa/) - [Joe & Tony Oliveira Park, 104 El Paso Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/joe-tony-oliveira-park-104-el-paso-rd-brownsville-tx-78520-usa/) - [Brownsville Sports Park, 1000 Sports Park Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/brownsville-sports-park-1000-sports-park-blvd-brownsville-tx-78526-usa/) - [Brownsville Events Center, 1 Event Center, Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/brownsville-events-center-1-event-center-paredes-line-rd-brownsville-tx-78526-usa/) - [Washington Plaza, 700 E Madison St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/washington-plaza-700-e-madison-st-brownsville-tx-78520-usa/) - [Los Fresnos Memorial Pool](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/los-fresnos-memorial-pool/) - [Los Fresnos Memorial Park](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/los-fresnos-memorial-park/) - [Los Fresnos Community Center](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/los-fresnos-community-center/) - [Los Fresnos Memorial Park, Los Fresnos, TX 78566, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/los-fresnos-memorial-park-los-fresnos-tx-78566-usa-2/) - [Los Fresnos Community Park](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/los-fresnos-community-park/) - [Los Fresnos Memorial Park , Los Fresnos, TX 78566, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/los-fresnos-memorial-park-los-fresnos-tx-78566-usa/) - [1150 Market Square St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/1150-market-square-st-brownsville-tx-78520-usa/) - [3301 Carmen Ave, Rancho Viejo, TX 78575, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/3301-carmen-ave-rancho-viejo-tx-78575-usa/) - [1 Boulevard of Champions, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/1-boulevard-of-champions-brownsville-tx-78520-usa/) - [Lincoln Park, 2100 W University Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/lincoln-park-2100-w-university-blvd-brownsville-tx-78521-usa/) - [6100 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/6100-padre-blvd-south-padre-island-tx-78597-usa/) - [South Padre Island](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/south-padre-island/) - [Los Fresnos Rodeo Ground](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/los-fresnos-rodeo-ground/) - [Brownsville Events Center](https://caracaratrails.org/venue/brownsville-events-center/) ## Organizers - [CaraCara Trails](https://caracaratrails.org/organizer/caracara-trails/) ## Trails - [Historic Battlefield Trail](https://caracaratrails.org/trails/historic-battlefield-trail/) - Walk Hike Bike Type of trail: The Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail stretches for almost 10 linear miles from the Mitte Cultural District and Southern Linear Park at the southern end to the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park to the north. The trail also connects to the Resaca de la Palma Battlefield. The trail is - [Padre Blvd. Biking Trail](https://caracaratrails.org/trails/padre-blvd-biking-trail/) - Walk Hike Bike Paddling Type of trail: The biking lane on Padre Blvd in South Padre Island is part of the island’s cycling-friendly environment, known for its beautiful coastal settings and nature trails. South Padre Island offers several cycle routes that are popular among biking enthusiasts.The island is a haven for cyclists with its flat - [Arroyo Colorado Trail](https://caracaratrails.org/trails/arroyo-colorado-trail/) - Walk Hike Bike Paddling Type of trail: The Arroyo Colorado Trail begins at Mckelvey Park where visitors can find additional amenities such as a playground and designated picnic areas, and ends just short of Dixieland Rd. It’s 10 ft. wide and 4.6 miles long. The trail connects 4 city parks and about 10 miles of - [Los Fresnos Hike & Bike Trail](https://caracaratrails.org/trails/los-fresnos-hike-bike/) - Walk Hike Bike Type of trail: The Los Fresnos Nature Park & Caracara Hike and Bike Trail is a 22-acre greenspace beautifully landscaped with native trees and plants with a 0.8 mile multi-use trail that loops around the park for a leisurely stroll or quick jog. The park’s features include an amphitheater, picnic tables, bird viewing - [Heavin Resaca Trail](https://caracaratrails.org/trails/heavin-resaca-trail/) - Walk Hike Bike Type of trail: Located in San Benito, the Heavin Resaca Trail measures at about 2.6 miles. Its asphalt trail covers both sides of a section of the Resaca de los Fresnos. The trail includes the W. H. Heavin Memorial Park, which features several amenities including picnic tables and shelters, fitness stations, swing - [Combes Trail](https://caracaratrails.org/trails/combes-trail/) - Walk Hike Bike Type of trail: The Combes Trail is a cement paved trail that starts adjacent to the Combes City Park and runs west parallel to Rio Rancho Rd. and ends just before Cragon St.Discover the tranquil half-mile Combes Trail, a serene, paved path adjacent to Combes City Park. Running parallel to Rio Rancho - [Belden Trail](https://caracaratrails.org/trails/belden-trail/) - Walk Hike Bike Type of trail: The Belden Trail is one of the shorter trails that is part of the CaraCara Trails located in the West of Brownsville. It opened on an abandoned Union Pacific Railroad that was formerly known as the St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico Railway. On the east side of the trail, - [West Rail Trail](https://caracaratrails.org/trails/west-rail-trail-2/) - Walk Hike Bike Type of trail: The West Rail Trail provides a link to Brownsville’s connected trail loop. It parallels the Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail, which is also part of the 428-mile CaraCara Trails.The paved trail spans 6.6 miles north starting at Palm Boulevard and ends near 77 Flea Market. This trail passes by parks, - [Southmost Nature Trail](https://caracaratrails.org/trails/southmost-nature-trail/) - Walk Hike Bike Type of trail: The Southmost Nature Trail is expected to be a 7-mile trail, though its first section opened to the public in 2017. The current portion of the trail connects Gladys Porter High School and Del Castillo Elementary School.A second existing portion connects Garza Elementary to several residential neighborhoods in the ## Royal Mega Menu - [wpr-mega-menu-item-228](https://caracaratrails.org/?wpr_mega_menu=wpr-mega-menu-item-228) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://caracaratrails.org/category/uncategorized/)