The 6.6 mile Longleaf Nature Trail is located within the state forest.

Any revenue generated is donated to student-loan programs at Texas A&M.

The land was donated to the state by the lumber baron John Henry Kirby in 1929.

In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps planted trees, improved timber stands and constructed a residence, fire lookout tower, roads, fire breaks and bridges.

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