Walk for the Wild with Friends of Balcones Canyonlands

Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week with us and make a difference for wildlife! Join The Friends of Balcones in the #WalkForTheWild and show your support for the Refuge! Adventure behind-the-scenes at the wildlife refuge with a hike on the Martin Tract! Our guided hiking tours on non-public tracts provide a special opportunity to see portions of the refuge that are set aside exclusively for our native plants and animals! These private tracts are made available to you to view exclusively through our guided hike program. These hiking tours move at a moderate place, with stops along the way to discuss the birds, plants, history, geology and habitats of the Refuge. We see many native plants and beautiful views along the way. Who is this hike for? If you are interested in learning about the beautiful Refuge right in Austin’s backyard, this guided tour is for you! Spend time getting closer to the land by learning some of the important plants, the history, geological features and how this habitat is maintained. What kind of hike will this be? This 2.8 mile hike will be along an old 2-track ranch road that has 377 feet of elevation gains. The loose rocks combined with short steep slopes make this mostly un-shaded trail a moderately difficult 2.5 - 3 hour hike. We hike at a moderate pace and have several stops along the way to discuss plants, geology, birds, habitats and more! Enjoy long ranging views, learn about how the refuge has changed over time and the conservation work done today to enhance habitats for native Texas Hill Country plants and wildlife. To register go to https://www.friendsofbalcones.org/walk-for-the-wild You can also join us Oct 13th, at 1pm, to celebrate Walk for the Wild with Team Balcones at Lago Vista Brewing Company. $1/pint and flight will be donated to Balcones Canyonlands. Cheers, y'all! Lago Vista Brewing Company: 8001 Bronco Ln, Lago Vista, TX 78645