Hike Wild Basin!
Starting at $5 • Get outside and explore nature at Wild Basin • Three Hours
What to Expect
Explore Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
Wild Basin protects 227 acres of Texas Hill country habitat and offers almost three miles of hiking trails. Hike on weekends and holidays by reserving a hiking pass. Reservations are good for one vehicle and up to six people at these times:
Weekend and holiday hiking sessions:
Morning Hike: 7:30am-10:30am
Midday Hike: 11:00am-2:00pm
Afternoon Hike: 2:30pm-5:30pm
Check-in required within the first two hours of the hiking session.
Morning session by 9:30am
Midday session by 1pm
Afternoon Session by 4:30pm
Please be aware that our MAIN GATE does not open till 7:30am on Weekends and Holidays.
Reservation Details
Usage Fees:
Adults (Ages: 18+): $5.00
Youth (Ages 6-17): $3.00
Children (Ages 1-5): Free
Group Rate (4 to 6 adults): $15.00
Choose a date at right to reserve a hiking pass or call.
Same day reservations are not available by phone.
If you arrive with more people in your vehicle than on your reservation the pricing will be adjusted and any difference will be charged to the card on file.
Wild Basin is a nature preserve. Pets, bikes, picnics, smoking/fire, weapons, drones and collecting are all prohibited. Everything is protected on the preserve.
Get ready to hike. Be prepared for rugged Hill Country terrain and varying weather conditions. Carry a digital Wild Basin Trail Map. Bring water to carry with you on the trail. The Visitor Center is currently closed and portable restrooms are located in the parking area.
Wild Basin follows state and local health orders, and the St. Edward’s University Healthy Hilltop Community Standards. The preserve may close at any time and without notice due to current community conditions.
For financial assistance on weekends, you can submit a fee waiver request. Allow up to two business days for a response. Fee Waiver Request
Inquiries may also be emailed to [email protected] or you may call 512-327-7622.
When submitting an inquiry, please allow up to two business days for a response.
Wild Basin protects 227 acres of Texas Hill country habitat and offers almost three miles of hiking trails. The property is co-owned and co-managed by Travis County and St. Edward's University.
Address
805 North Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, TX 78746
Pricing
| Hiking Pass (One Vehicle) | Free |
Cancellation Policy
The administrative offices that monitors email and phone messages are open Monday–Friday, 8am–3pm. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response. Our admin office is closed on weekends.
Email [email protected] or call 512.327.7622 to cancel your reservation. You must cancel 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Cancellations by Wild Basin due to severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances will also be refunded. No refunds will be given for unused reservations.
Wild Basin reserves the right to refuse service and entrance to the preserve for any policy violations. The preserve may close at any time and without advance notice.
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