Greenbelter Safari Hikes
Cooler weather is finally here! Book a safari hike today! Expert native Austinite guides will guide you on an adventure through various Hill Country nature spots. This is truly an Austin area experience not to be missed! During our Greenbelter Nature Co. safari's you will be shown a part of Austin or the Hill Country that we have seen the most people inquiring about visiting. 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.
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!
Options
Greenbelter Safari Hike
Water Bottle, Walking Stick
Barton Springs/Ladybird Lake: You will be shown Barton Creek, Eliza Springs, Ladybird Lake and even Secret Springs!
What's included in Greenbelter Safari Hikes
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Barton Creek Greenbelt
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.
St. Edward's UniversityPass-by Only
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! :)
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Bandana, Walking Stick, Provisions/Snacks
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
