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Hike through the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

2.5 Miles Total - Loop Trail

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Originally added by Taylor Klugman

The Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve offers 2.5 miles of trails as well as the The Creative Research Center operated by St. Edwards University. Bikes, pets, smoking, and picnics are all prohibited at Wild Basin.

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is managed as part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve and consists of 227 acres of beautiful Hill Country woodlands owned jointly by Travis County (164.4 acres) and St. Edwards University (62.6 acres). Wild Basin is open to visitors who can hike the 2.5 miles of trails and can visit the Wild Basin Creative Research Center. The Creative Research Center, which is owned and operated by St. Edwards University, functions as the information and welcome hub of Wild Basin. It's located off of HWY 360 and is not pet friendly.
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Hike through the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

4 months ago

Breezy with the boys

Amazing views! Great place to hike with friends. 👍🏾👨🏻‍🤝‍👨🏾🚶🏾‍♂️🚶🏻‍♂️

Hike through the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

over 1 year ago

Wild Basin Preserve

The waterfall is great after rain in Austin and lots of people come on the trail to take pictures. Dogs are not allowed on the trail, FYI.

Hike through the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

almost 3 years ago

Nice hike, "waterfall" is underwhelming

I thought the waterfall was going to be bigger, haha

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