Doeskin Ranch Guided Hike (Kid Friendly)
Description
In this family-friendly event, children will have special magical kingdom maps, explorer reports and survival questionnaires to help them become true explorers of the Refuge!
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 Creek Trail, and our Pond & Prairie Trail which are both relatively flat 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
Doeskin Ranch is located at 10645 FM 1174 Bertram, TX 78605. If you are coming from the Austin area, take Highway 183A to Highway 29 and turn west. Take Hwy 29 for 3 miles and turn left (west) on Ranch Road 1869. Take RR 1869 for 10 miles until it ends at RR 1174, where you will turn left (south). The entrance to Doeskin Ranch will be 2.5 miles on your left (east).
Group Size: Registration is limited to 20 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!