Wild Basin Wilderness

Wild Basin Wilderness can be found at N Capital Of Texas Hwy 805. The following is offered: Tourist Attractions. The entry is present with us since Sep 7, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 12, 2013. In Austin there are 39 other Tourist Attractions. An overview can be found here.

Know Before You Go: The entrance to Wild Basin is on the east side of Loop 360 (805 N Capital of Texas Hwy). It's about one mile north of Bee Caves Road and about three miles south of the Loop 360 bridge over Lake Austin.

The entrance to Wild Basin is on the east side of Loop 360 (805 N Capital of Texas Hwy). It's about one mile north of Bee Caves Road and about three miles south of the Loop 360 bridge over Lake Austin.

This trail and preserve is funded by donation only, and takes about an hour to walk through. Bring a camera and good walking/hiking...

The varied menu of guided and self-guided tours at this preserve on a lovely 227-acre peninsula will keep nature and wildlife lovers happy, night and day. Native plants, birds, arrowheads, and snakes are among the topics covered (though not at the same time) during daylight walks. After dark, there are either moonlight tours (coinciding with the full moon) or stargazing tours 3 or 4 days after...

In Short
There aren't many cities that can boast 227 acres of preserved, pristine country so close to downtown. The two-and-a-half miles of hiking trails lead through a variety of...

Founded by seven women, this area was used as an outdoor laboratory for science classes and teacher training. Located on 220 acres (89 hectares) of land it offers 2.5 miles (4.02 kilometeres) of trails reserved for pedestrians. No bikes or pets are allowed; neither is picnicking or camping. This is a true wilderness preserve, and many bird watchers come to catch a glimpse of the Black Capped...