About our rating systemIn the Westlake section of Austin, this 227-acre peninsula is part of the larger Balcones Canyonland Preserve, which protects several protected species, including the golden warbler. It’s a lovely place to hike, with 2.5 miles of trails; it also serves as an ecological education center for St. Edwards University. Some of the programs offered to students are also open to the public.
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Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
805 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX, USA
Our Rating
Hours
Preserve daily dawn-dusk; office daily 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-3pm. Hiking tours every weekend, weather permitting; stargazing tours twice monthly, weather permitting, generally 8 or 8:30 to 9:30 or 10pm
Phone
512/327-7622
Prices
Preserve admission $3 adults, $2 seniors and ages 5-12; 2-hour tours $3 adults, $2 ages 5-12, free for children 4 and under
Web site
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
Hours
Preserve daily dawn-dusk; office daily 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-3pm. Hiking tours every weekend, weather permitting; stargazing tours twice monthly, weather permitting, generally 8 or 8:30 to 9:30 or 10pm
Phone
512/327-7622
Prices
Preserve admission $3 adults, $2 seniors and ages 5-12; 2-hour tours $3 adults, $2 ages 5-12, free for children 4 and under
Web site
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
Map
805 N Capital of Texas Hwy Austin TX USA AustinNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
