Big Hendy is both the larger grove and boasts the larger trees, some of which are 300 feet tall and 1,000 years old. It can feel awe-inspiring and humbling to look up – and up! – to the canopy overhead as you walk among these ancient trees. There are several trails that wend through the lush undergrowth of Big Hendy, with its velvety mosses and fountains of ferns. All offer easy to moderate hiking. Little Hendy has a smaller area than its larger sibling, but you will still find Nature’s awe-inspiring skyscrapers here and the serenity of the unspoiled forest. Trails run between both groves.

There is also access to the Navarro River, where swimming or wading are a delight in the summer warmth and canoeing or kayaking can be enjoyed when the water levels are high enough. A sun-dappled meadow is the perfect spot for a picnic in warmer weather.