Second Saturday Guided Hike
A guided hike through part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve
What to Expect
Explore Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
This event will not occur in April due to a scheduling conflict.
Wild Basin’s second Saturday guided hikes are a great way to learn about the native Texas Hill Country, Wild Basin’s history and the connection to the Balcones Canyonland Preserve. Join us for one of our second Saturday guided hikes with one of our seasoned trail guides and naturalists. Guided hikes begin on the deck of the Wild Basin Creative Research Center.
Wear closed-toe shoes, dress comfortably for the weather and bring drinking water. There is no water supply at Wild Basin. Evaporative toilets are available at the parking lot restrooms.
Space is limited to a max of 15 people. A paid reservation is required.
Wild Basin protects 227 acres of Texas Hill country habitat and offers almost three miles of hiking trails.
Check-in required within 15 minutes of the event start time.
Reservation Details
Event Reservation Fees:
Adults: $12.00
Children ages 5-17 : $10.00
Baby, infant and toddlers ages 0-4: Free
Reservation fee includes vehicle parking pass to access the property.
Choose a date on the calendar to reserve your spot(s) or call.
Due to summer heat this event will not occur in August
Same day reservations are not available by phone.
Wild Basin is a nature preserve. Pets, bikes, picnics, smoking/fire, weapons, 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 Gallery may be open on the Second Saturday of each month and depends on volunteer availability.
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
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.
Address
805 North Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, TX 78746
Pricing
| Hiking Pass (One Vehicle) | Free |
| Adult Weekend Guided Hike | $12 |
| Child Weekend Guided Hike | $10 |
| Baby, Infant, Toddler | Free |
Cancellation Policy
The administrative offices that monitors email and phone messages are open Monday–Friday, 8am–3pm.
nEmail [email protected] or call 512.327.7622 to cancel your reservation. You must cancel 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
nCancellations by Wild Basin due to severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances will also be refunded. No refunds will be given for unused reservations.
nWild 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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