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Gist Ranch Conservation Area Access

Gist Ranch Conservation Area Access provides entry to an 11,240-acre heavily forested conservation area in Texas County featuring 12 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails with loops of varying difficulty.

The area offers primitive camping sites, fishing ponds, and shooting ranges (rifle, pistol, shotgun, and archery), with abundant wildlife viewing opportunities including deer and turkey.

Access is available from Highway 17 west of Summersville or via Ranch Road, with the area open 4 a. m. to 10 p. m. daily.


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