Austin Greenbelt Nature Safari Experience

Howdy y'all!
Beautiful autumn weather is finally here!
Greenbelter Nature Co. safari's will show you a part of Austin or the Hill Country from a native's perspective.
Come and join us for a fun and easy hike through one of the area's greenbelts.
The Texas Hill Country is growing very rapidly, and folks are trying to find some really cool places in nature to check out and know about for future swims, hikes and nature adventures. We explore areas along the Violet Crown Trail in Central Austin, as well as neighboring parts of the Hill Country.
Wisdom of the lands will be shared, such as Eliza Springs and Barton Springs, as well as the native plants and wildlife, salamanders, bobcats, and armadillos! You will learn the scientific names of such plants and critters as well as the traditional "Texan" lingo for such species. Fun for the whole family, come take a hike!

P.S. A portion of our proceeds go to the Austin Parks Foundation to support future activities and concerts in the parks!

Meeting Point

Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park

614 N Commons Ford Rd, Austin, TX 78733, USA

Plenty of parking on the sides of the road starting at the pioneer house when you get all the way down the driveway.

Barton Springs

Barton Springs, Austin, TX 78746, USA

There is lots of parking in Zilker Park for this meet up point. You can also bike, walk or get dropped off by ride share or bus.

Gaines Creek and Twin Falls Access Point of Barton Creek Greenbelt

3918 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746, USA

Blunn Creek Nature Preserve

1200 St Edwards Dr, Austin, TX 78704, USA

What's included:

• Bandana, Walking Stick, Provisions/Snacks

What to expect:

Duration: between 3 hours and 4 hours

Barton Creek Greenbelt

200 S Lamar Blvd, , Austin, 78704-1046, Texas

During this Safari hike along Barton Creek, you will see a 1.5 mile(3 miles there and back) stretch of Austin's beloved "Greenbelt." Along this stretch will be a couple of caves and a couple of swimming holes. Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls will be scene along the route. With the option to travel another .75 miles to the Hill of Life or Hidden Falls up the creek near the Lost Creek portion of the Barton Creek Greenbelt.

2 hours

Blunn Creek Nature Preserve

1200 St Edwards Dr, Austin, TX 78704, USA

On one of our Greenbelter Safari Hike options you can take a hike through the hilltops nearby historic St. Edwards University and beyond. This hike will go through nature preserve land in Central East Austin only a few miles from downtown or the airport. Great for tourists who would like to see where long time Austinite's like to go hiking. Volcanic overlook, enchanted forest, c'mon what are you waiting for! :)

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Commons Ford Ranch

614 Commons Ford Road, , Austin, 78733, Texas

This ole timey Austin ranch converted into a park along beautiful Lake Austin makes a perfect place for a hike. Scenic trails along the river and plenty of world class birding(may even see a bald eagle!) Come hike with us on the old cow trails, probably my favorite spot in all of Austin to hike and swim.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included