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Help us make it rightFounded by seven women, this area was used as an outdoor laboratory for science classes and teacher training. Located on 220 acres (89 hectares) of land it offers 2.5 miles (4.02 kilometeres) of trails reserved for pedestrians. No bikes or pets are allowed; neither is picnicking or camping. This is a true wilderness preserve, and many bird watchers come to catch a glimpse of the Black Capped...
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve was founded in 1974 to protect some pristine Texas Hill Country and to provide nature education programs. Visitors enjoy 2 1/2 miles of hiking trails that pass through woodland, grassland, and streamside habitats. These habitats are home to threatened and endangered species, and hundreds of native plants, animals and birds. Wild Basin's nature education programs...
This trail and preserve is funded by donation only, and takes about an hour to walk through. Bring a camera and good walking/hiking...
The varied menu of guided and self-guided tours at this preserve on a lovely 227-acre peninsula will keep nature and wildlife lovers happy, night and day. Native plants, birds, arrowheads, and snakes are among the topics covered (though not at the same time) during daylight walks. After dark, there are either moonlight tours (coinciding with the full moon) or stargazing tours 3 or 4 days after...
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There aren't many cities that can boast 227 acres of preserved, pristine country so close to downtown. The two-and-a-half miles of hiking trails lead through a variety of...
One of the best things about Austin is the abundance of green spaces and hiking trails. I love that a 10-minute drive (less if I'm going to the greenbelt) can make me feel like I'm a million miles…
Not the most amazing place but something we need more of. Privately put aside land, saving it from office and home and apartment developing and all that other garbage.A couple of trails that mostly…
Just went here this morning. I am new to Austin, and I wanted to find a place close by to go hiking. This place is really neat. It is about 5-10 minutes from downtown and is a nice break from the…
Good for an afternoon hike. Waterfall at the bottom of the hill. Not a difficult hump but maybe a nice run. Beautiful scenery. I see wild animals every time I've been out there: Jackrabbit, squirrels,…
Me and my friend went to the Wild Basin yesterday and it was intense. First off it was getting to be 95 degrees out but we had our water and our sunscreen along with our hats. We also was lost because…
Wild Basin Wilderness can be found at N Capital Of Texas Hwy 805. The following is offered: Tourist Attractions. The entry is present with us since Sep 7, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 12, 2013. In Austin there are 39 other Tourist Attractions. An overview can be found here.
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is located at 805 N Capitl Of Texas Hwy in Austin and has been in the business of Environmental Protection Organization since 1974.
Founded by seven women, this area was used as an outdoor laboratory for science classes and teacher training. Located on 220 acres (89 hectares) of land it offers 2.5 miles (4.02 kilometeres) of trails reserved for pedestrians. No bikes or pets are allowed; neither is picnicking or camping. This is a true wilderness preserve, and many bird watchers come to catch a glimpse of the Black Capped...
Know Before You Go: The entrance to Wild Basin is on the east side of Loop 360 (805 N Capital of Texas Hwy). It's about one mile north of Bee Caves Road and about three miles south of the Loop 360 bridge over Lake Austin.
The entrance to Wild Basin is on the east side of Loop 360 (805 N Capital of Texas Hwy). It's about one mile north of Bee Caves Road and about three miles south of the Loop 360 bridge over Lake Austin.
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