Recreation in Somerville
Nestled between the hill country to the west and the piney woods to the east, Somerville, today is a major recreational resort. Lake Somerville provides the sports-minded individuals with 11,460 acres of lake for water-oriented activities such as fishing, boating, water skiing, sailboating, wind-surfing, jet skiing and swimming. The 85 miles of shoreline offers picnicking, camping, hunting and sightseeing. There are four developed Corps of Engineer parks, one City operated park and two State Parks. Big Creek and Yegua Creek parks have a half mile long nature trail which the visitors can study and enjoy the beauty of nature. The state parks, Birch Creek and Nails Creek, offer an 8 mile long nature trail and 21.6 mile hiking trail that connects the two parks and includes a biking and equestrian trail.
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