Park Road 37 (PR 37) is a
state highway
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located in the
Texas Hill Country
The Texas Hill Country is a geographic region of Central and South Texas, forming the southeast part of the Edwards Plateau. Given its location, climate, terrain, and vegetation, the Hill Country can be considered the border between the Ameri ...
. The highway runs from Bandera County Park (formerly Avalon State Park) at the shores of
Medina Lake
Medina Lake is a reservoir on the Medina River in the Texas Hill Country of the United States. It is operated by the Bexar/Medina/Atascosa County Agricultural District. Medina Dam was completed in 1913 in a privately financed project, creatin ...
in
Lakehills to
SH 16 northwest of
Helotes. PR 37 has been noted as an excellent drive by motorcyclists for its views, tight bends and hills. It has also been called the "Nurburgring of Texas" by car and racing enthusiasts, in reference to the "Nordschleife" section of the
Nürburgring
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.
Route description
PR 37 begins in Bandera County Park on the edge of
Medina Lake
Medina Lake is a reservoir on the Medina River in the Texas Hill Country of the United States. It is operated by the Bexar/Medina/Atascosa County Agricultural District. Medina Dam was completed in 1913 in a privately financed project, creatin ...
. The highway runs northwest out of the park, before a sharp turn to the southeast near Comanche Trail. After passing by a subdivision, PR 37 turns back to the northeast. The highway runs north–south through the town of
Lakehills, serving as its main street. The highway turns sharp right at 3rd Street West, running in an east–west direction. Shortly after leaving the city, PR 37 intersects FM 1283 at a stop sign. After this intersection, PR 37 runs by many ranches and curves back down to the south. In
Medina County, the highway turns back towards the east. PR 37 ends at an intersection with
SH 16 a few miles northwest of
Helotes.
Due to the low levels of the lake, the boat ramp in Plum Creek Cove (near the highway's western terminus) has been closed.
History
The highway was designated in 1946 and generally follows an existing road. In 1958, the highway was extended about 0.2 miles to the shores of Medina Lake.
Major intersections
See also
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References
External links
{{osmrelation, 1819475, Texas Park Road 37
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Transportation in Bandera County, Texas
Transportation in Medina County, Texas