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This challenging hike will take you deep into Golden Cheeked Warbler habitat, with many elevation changes taking us to beautiful views of the Refuge!View more event information and register here!: https://secure.friendsofbalcones.org/event.jsp?event=563&
Our guided hiking tours on private 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.
Location: This tract of the refuge is North of 1431 on Cow Creek Rd. Since this is a private tract, specific directions will be provided to hike registrants at the time of registration.
Who is this hike for?
This is a 8-mile hike on an old ranch road, heavily eroded in places, which we classify as a “strenuous” hike due to several significant elevation changes and loose rocks through many sections. This hike is only for those who are accustomed to walking long distances, including significant uphill and downhill portions.
This hike is for those in good health who enjoy long-distance hiking, and the challenge of long inclines and descents to access unseen views of the Refuge!
What kind of hike will this be?
On this hike, we will walk deep into juniper oak forest, prized habitat for our Golden Cheeked Warbler residents. We will pause at breathtaking views of the refuge, view many of our native plants and see evidence of the geological uniqueness of hill country. Along the way your guides will pause at about 8-9 pre-determined stops to share information about this wonderful place that so many plants and animals call home!
By the end of this hike, you will have seen part of the refuge only known to a few, and be more connected to this beautiful place.
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Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, 24507 FM-1431, Marble Falls, TX 78654-3400, United States, Lago Vista
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