Wildflower Hike - Friends of Balcones Canyonlands

On this wildflower wander, we will stop and take the time to get to know the beautiful wildflowers on the Refuge. We will work together using guides and nature applications to identify the flowers and appreciate their purposes and uses.

This hike is a great opportunity to learn about wildflowers, and take a break from the busy pace of life :) This is also a great opportunity to learn how to use your wildflower guides and get to know some of the nature applications you can use to identify flowers wherever you are!

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 more about nature and the refuge, then this hike is for you! Our wonderful guided hike leaders will share information about the refuge, plants, native wildlife, and more!

What kind of hike will this be?

This walk will be along an old 2-track ranch roads, the distance traveled will depend on what we see and how long we stop! The loose rocks combined with short steep slopes make this mostly un-shaded trail moderately difficult.

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.