# Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve Winter Nature Hikes & Creek Trails > Place to go for families in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, 805 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free admission (Voluntary donations support preservation) - Organizer: St. Edward's University & Travis County - Official page: https://www.wildbasin.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/wild-basin-wilderness-preserve-winter-nature-hikes-and-creek-trails--listing-645a1bbd2eeb8bdb10c5b641 ## About Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve protects 227 acres of pristine Texas Hill Country habitat along Bee Creek in West Austin. In winter, cooler weather offers invigorating hiking through woodlands of Ashe juniper and Texas oak. The preserve features 2.5 miles of trails passing small waterfalls, limestone bluffs, and scenic creek vistas. Families can visit the creative Visitor Center with hands-on wildlife exhibits, bird observation windows, and nature guidebooks. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Natural dirt and rocky trails include stairs and uneven grades; baby carriers or hiking backpacks are recommended. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean restrooms with changing counters and indoor exhibit viewing benches at the Creative Research Center. • Age Suitability: Best for walking toddlers, kids ages 4 and up, and active parents. • Sensory Tips: Very quiet, protected wildlife refuge; ideal for bird listening and forest bathing. ## Similar picks in Austin - [Mayfield Park & Nature Preserve Winter Peacocks & Historic Lily Ponds](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/mayfield-park-and-nature-preserve-winter-peacocks-and-historic-lily-po--listing-8d00e35700b5332bd05dab5c) — Open on its own schedule · Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve in Central Austin is a beloved historic 21-acre oasis famous for its colorful flock of free-roaming Indian peafowl. 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