Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

This wilderness area is part of the larger Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, which is about a 10-mile drive from downtown Austin. Wild Basin, unlike other parts of the Balcones Canyonlands, enables visitors to tour the woodland environment on their own. Within its 227 acres, Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve has almost 2.5 kilometers of hiking trails.

Wild Basin's trails are open from sunrise to sunset. The trail system is divided into many loops, each having its own set of sights to see, such as waterfalls and scenic overlooks. St. Edwards University's Wild Basin Creative Research Center, which is located within the park, serves as a visitor center. On the second Saturday of each month, the creative research center also hosts public guided hikes.