Willow Lake is one of the ponds making up the Willow Waterhole. This Recreational and storm water storage facility Is a great place for hiking, bird watching and of course geocaching. There are numerous caches around the various lakes. They are linked with paved, gravel and dirt paths. Visit willowwaterhole.org for more information.
Adventures of the Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger
The book, “Wind in the Willows” Was published in 1908 by Kenneth Grahame. Since then it has been made into movies and stage plays. Theodore Roosevelt was a big fan of the book. It follows the adventures of Mole (Moley), Rat (Ratty), Toad (Toady) and Badger (Mr. Badger). Mr. Toad of Toad Hall is rich, irresponsible and capricious. His friends spend much time rescuing him from his misadventures. Publishers originally rejected the book but it has now been reprinted many many times.
If you want some exercise the walk around the lake is about one and two thirds miles. At the right time of the year there will be lots of bird life. You might even spot Moley, Ratty or Toady. Not much chance with Mr. Badger though. The route around the lake is unpaved so in rainy weather it will be muddy. Walk a little farther and you can even climb one of Houston’s high mountains . It is just visible on the eastern horizon. Come find the cache. It is a large micro (a large tube with several coins). Have fun.
One word of warning. Should closer parking entice you, the parking area has Towing Signs. In addition, an approch from that side will encounter razor wire. Personal experience proves that it will cut you.