Wild Basin is open for hiking every day.
The preserve offers almost three miles of beautiful trails for hiking. On weekdays, there is no day use fee and no reservations are required. To visit on weekends and holidays, reservations are required and a nominal day use fee is charged. Designated trails are open to the public every day from sunrise to sunset.
Parking is limited, and the entrance gate will close whenever the parking area is full. The Visitor Gallery is open from 8 a.m. 到3点.m. Monday through Friday. An outdoor restroom facility is located in the parking lot.
Wild Basin is a nature preserve, where everything is protected. Please stay on the trails and follow The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace 在您访问期间. Pets, bikes, smoking/fire, weapons, drones, picnics, and collecting are prohibited.
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is located at 805 N. Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX, 78746
Book a reservation for weekends and holidays.
If you want to visit Wild Basin on a weekend or federal holiday, you’ll need to reserve a hiking pass, which is good for up to 3 hours. Simply book online, or call (512) 327-7622 to learn more and make your reservation.
Hilltopper Hiking Access - The Other Hilltop!
目前圣. 爱德华的 University students, faculty and staff use this 预订链接 to make their free hiking reservation for weekends and federal holidays. Have your ID number handy.
SPECIAL EVENTS AT WILD BASIN
Reservation 事件 Menu
MONTHLY - Reservation required (click on date link for more details)
- First Friday Walk and Talk with Wild Basin 工作人员 - Trevor Rice, Preserve Manager: 5月3日; Paul Vickery, Environmental Education Coordinator: 6月7日
- Second Saturday Guided Hikes: Wild Basin’s guided hikes are a great way to learn about the native Texas Hill Country. Join us for a guided hike with one of our seasoned trail guides and naturalist. 5月11日 6月8日
- Wild Basin Speaker and Social Series: 〇狂野故事 五月(日期待定)
每周,
- Walk to the Waterfall Wednesday - Guided Hike Every Wednesday in 六月和七月
〇一次性事件
- 艺术ist in Residence 艺术品的接待 - May 19th from 3-5pm;come and go style event; no reservations
Self-guided hiking from sunrise to sunset.
The preserve is open for self-guided hiking every day from sunrise to sunset, with reservations required for weekends and federal holidays.
Be prepared for rugged Hill Country terrain and varying weather conditions. Bring water to carry with you on the trail, and you may also want to bring this Wild Basin trail map.
Wild Basin Visitor Gallery.
Our Visitor Gallery, located on the ground floor of the Creative Research Center, is open weekdays between 8am and 3pm. The Gallery hosts a number of educational and engaging interactive exhibits. The Center has public restrooms, a water cooler, and other amenities available to visitors.
- WEEKENDS: During 2024 the visitor gallery will be open on the first and second Saturday of each month from 8:30-11:30am.