Opt Outside Family-Friendly Guided Hike at Martin Tract
Description
In this family-friendly event, we'll enjoy a fun game of nature bingo as we explore the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge!
Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week 11-18 October with us and make a difference for wildlife! Join The Friends of Balcones in #FindYourWild and show your support for the Refuge!
Find Your Wild is an annual event held during National Wildlife Refuge Week to raise funds for the Friends of Balcones Canyonlands NWR. By supporting this event, you’re helping us expand public access to the refuge while creating a healthier, greener community. Proceeds will directly support flood recovery efforts, trail repair and maintenance, and improvements that enhance the public’s experience on the refuge.
We invite you to support us with an optional donation when you register for the hike.
Who is this event for?
This event is for any family with children that would like to visit the Refuge! The hike will be on our Martin Tract and accessible for children of all ages.
What do I need to bring?
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A smart phone or camera to take photos of the scavenger hunt items
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Water and snacks to enjoy on the trail
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Bug spray or long pants for portions of the trail where grass occasionally overlaps into the trail
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Sun screen
Time
The event will last approximately 1.5 - 2 hours. We will be on trails that are near both the parking lots and restrooms throughout the duration of the event.
Location
Martin Track is located at BCNWR Headquarters: 24518 Ranch Road 1431, Marble Falls, TX
Since this hike is on the weekend when the visitor center is closed, one of the hike leaders will meet you at the gate to the headquarters of Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge and give you access to the main parking lot. Once all registered participants are checked in, we will go to the trailhead from there.
Please be there 15 minutes before the hike start time so that we can start the hike promptly. Once the hike begins, no one will be monitoring the gate.
Group Size: Registration is limited to 25 participants for this hike.
Weather Advisory and Other Cancellations: In the event that we need to cancel due to extreme weather or other unforeseen conditions you will be notified via email and text at least two hours prior to the hike start time.
Participant Cancellations: Our hikes are popular and often have wait lists, if you need to cancel, we ask that you try to do so at least 48 hours in advance so that a wait-list participant is notified in adequate time to be able to join us on the trail!
To cancel: Simply send us an email at hikes@friendsofbalcones.org!