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Harker Heights is more vibrant than ever!  There is always something exciting to do or see.  Whether it is taking in a show, enjoying an outdoor festival, attending a community class, or simply hanging out and enjoying Harker Heights’s unique culture. It is the people that make Harker Heights special.  This is a place to work, live and call home.

Country Trails
The most exclusive subdivision in Harker Heights

Nestled in the heart of Harker Heights,  Country Trails was developed in 1979-80. It has enjoyed it's reputation of being a prestigious and well sought after neighborhood. Luxurious, contemporary, and architecural stying achives an aesthetically pleasing environment while fulfilling present days interest in elegant, larger home sites.

This quiet and peaceful neighborhood with beautiful well groomed lawns offers it's residents an exquisite lifestyle. Parks and recreational centers offer families fun hobbies and activities. The foothills of the famed Texas Hill Country provide a multitude of outdoor activities to include two picturesque lakes close by, offering boating, fishing, hiking, and an abundance of wildlife.

Harker Heights is located 10 miles west of Interstate 35, which connects the community to Dallas, Austin and San Antonio. Stillhouse Hollow Lake is just five miles away, off of U.S. Highway 190. Fort Hood is a ten minute drive. Killeen, the neighboring city, is home to a regional shopping mall, hotels, restaurants, and a regional civilian/military airport. 

Country Trails in Harker Heights is Right in the Middle
of Where You Want to Be!


Entertainment and Leisure

Things to See Do

The Parks and Recreation Department offers many first-rate programs and services for  you and your family. The Carl Levin City Park is located adjecent to Country Trails. With playground areas, basketball courts, a pool, recreation paths, a fishing pond, picnic areas and a gazebo, there is something for everyone. Residents enjoy the hiking trail surrounding the lagoon, a relaxing setting complete with families of ducks.

The Harker Heights Recreation Center has an abundance of indoor programs, including basketball, volleyball, aerobics, yoga, kickboxing, cheer camps and gymnastics.   The Recreation Center offers numerous special programs throughout the year, including annual fun runs, a fishing derby, Star Fest, Santa in the Park, an Easter egg hunt and summer concerts. There are also many non-althetic activities and enrichment classes for the community year round, ranging from art programs to hunter education classes. This is a great place for children to stay busy during the hot summer and for adults and elders to stay active and enrich their lives.

Stillhouse Hollow Lake and Dam is a hot spot for those seeking adventure or beautiful sights. It provides activities for all seasons like water-skiing, fishing, camping, boating and sailing. Stillhouse Hollow has seven different parks and recreation areas for the community to enjoy, most outfitted with facilities for your convenience. For the hunting enthusiasts, Stillhouse Hollow offers mourning dove, quail and waterfowl.

The Fort Hood Recreation Area is one of the most popular recreation areas around Belton Lake. Belton Lake located is approximately 25 minutes from Country Trails. BLORA (Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area), offers boat access, water slides, paddle boats, pavilions for rent, outdoor recreation and barbecue pits. Civilians, as well as the military, are welcome. Swim, sunbathe, and enjoy Belton Lake at Sierra Beach, BLORA's authorized swimming area.


Six Flags Over Texas
Forth Worth Stockyards
Schlitterbahn Water Amusement Park
Austin's Six Street 
SeaWorld San Antonio
San Antonio River Walk

Education
Killeen Independent School District
Central Texas College
Tarleton State University - Central Texas
University of Mary Hardein-Baylor

Healthcare
Scott & White
King's Daughters Hospital 
Metroplex Health System
Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center


Area Information
Harker Heights
Fort Hood
Killeen
Temple
Belton
Salado
Copperas Cove
Lampasas
Gatesville





“Houses can form a neighborhood but only people can make it a community."

SKIPCHA MOUNTAIN ESTATES
Located in Harker Heights, Texas

Wide, winding streets, large shade trees, beautifully landscaped and well kept lawns give Skipcha Mountain Estates it's reputation of having some of the most prestigious home sites in the area.

Skipcha Mountain Estates in Harker Heights is located 10 miles west of Interstate 35, which connects the community to Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio.

Stillhouse Hollow Lake is just five miles away, off of U.S. Highway 190. Fort Hood is only a 10-minute drive west on U.S. Highway 190. Killeen, the neighboring city, is home to a shopping mall, hotels, restaurants, and a regional civilian/military airport.

Entertainment and Leisure
Things to See and Do

From shopping and dining to sports and recreation, residents of Skipcha Mountain Estates have an abundance of activities to choose from, all within their own backyard or within a few hours drive. It is perhaps this variety and the convenient location that draws people to this invigorating community.

The Carl Levin City Park has plenty to offer for everyone including playground areas, basketball courts, a pool, recreation paths, a fishing pond, picnic areas and a gazebo.

The Harker Heights Recreation Center offers an abundance of indoor programs, including youth and adult basketball, volleyball, aerobics, yoga, kickboxing, cheer camps, and gymnastics. The Recreation Center offers special programs throughout the year, including annual fun runs, a fishing derby, Star Fest, Santa in the Park, an Easter egg hunt and summer concerts.

Stillhouse Hollow Lake and Dam is a hot spot for the avid seeker of fun and excitement. It provides activities for all seasons as well as seven different parks and recreation ares for the community to enjoy.  Typical lakeside recreation includes water-skiing, fishing, camping, and boating. Due to the area's mild winters, sailing is possible year round. For the hunting enthusiats, Stillhouse Hollow offers mourning dove, quail and waterfowl. The drive to the lake is about 10 minutes.

 

Fort Hood Recreation Area is one of the most popular recreation areas around Belton Lake. Belton Lake located is approximately 20 minutes from Skipcha Mountain Estates. BLORA (Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area), offers boat access, water slides, paddle boats, pavilions for rent, outdoor recreation and barbecue pits. Civilians, as well as the military, are welcome.

 

Six Flags over Texas
Forth Worth Stockyards
Schlitterbahn Water Amusement Park
Austin's Six Street
San Antonio Riverwalk
Seaworld San Antonio

Education 
Killeen Independent School District Central Texas College

Central Texas College
Tarleton State University - Central Texas
University of Mary Hardein-Baylor

Healthcare
Scott & White
King's Daughters Hospital
Metroplex Health System
Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center

Area Information
Harker Heights
Fort Hood
Killeen
Temple
Belton
Salado
Copperas Cove
Lampasas
Gatesville


Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood


1. Make a list of all of the amenities that are close by in the neighborhood you are considering as your new residence.  Keep in mind what distances and routes to each of these places are acceptable and what are not.

2. Determine what the best features of the neighborhoods are.  This is especially helpful if you are deciding between a few different neighborhoods.

Are there parks nearby?
Is it scenic and visually appealing?
Are there quiet areas, streets, culs de sac?
Are the people friendly in the neighborhood?
Is the neighborhood clean?  Yards, streets, parks?
Are there nice trees and foliage?
Do the lots have large or small yards?
Are there walkways and are they easily accessible?
Is it a safe neighborhood?
What are the market values of the homes in the area?
Are there many houses for sale?
How long ago was the community developed?
What is the average age of the people in the area?
Are there families with small children in the area?
What is the proximity to schools?
Are there community events or organizations?

3. Walk around in the neighborhood.  The best way to determine the cleanliness and friendliness of the neighborhood is to walk around in it and meet its residents.

 

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