Top rated Nature preserves in Austin

Experience the best that Austin has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 14 places from Nature preserve category.

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Jay C Hormel Nature Center
Park
👍👍 Love this place. Helps me set myself up for rest of the day! Great easy trails. plenty of spots to stop and enjoy the view and wildlife.
4.80 (468 reviews)
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Barton Creek Wilderness Park
Nature preserve
Popular nature preserve featuring a creek with waterfalls & hiking trails with scenic views.
4.80 (193 reviews)
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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
Park
Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks.
4.70 (3.2K reviews)
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Botanical garden
Center focused on native Texas plants & their benefits, founded by & named for a former first lady.
4.70 (2.3K reviews)
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Zilker Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
Gifted to the city in 1917, this riverside area offers a natural escape from the bustling city.
4.70 (90 reviews)
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Stillhouse Hollow Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Very short, shaded, and paved pathway with a half dozen benches along the route makes it a good option for young toddlers and those with slight mobility impairments. The end of the trail finishes with a steeper slope and no hand rails, so avoid that portion based on your party's ability level.
4.50 (110 reviews)
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Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
😠 Google maps doesn't take you to trailhead. Narrow street for parking. When finally found trailhead sign in neighborhood on adjacent street, sign says 'no pets'. That pertinent info is not on the google listing...dogs went home sad 😢
4.40 (126 reviews)
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Onion Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature preserve
4.40 (42 reviews)
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Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Nature preserve
👍 Always have such a wonderful hike on the greenbelt, but have had an alarming increase of disrespectful hikers that have been trashing the place. That's why I started a Facebook group called Project Clean Up Austin Trails. A group of us head out for a hike and pick up trash on our way out. Always s...
4.30 (223 reviews)
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The Terrace Hiking Trail
Nature preserve
4.30 (50 reviews)
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Stephenson Nature Preserve And Outdoor Education Center
Park
Paved & dirt trails through woodlands & meadows dotted with quirky art installations.
4.20 (75 reviews)
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Bright Leaf Preserve
Nature preserve
Scheduled guided hikes through a 200-acre nature preserve with hilltop views & a tranquil vibe.
4.10 (77 reviews)
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Goat Cave Karst Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
An 8-acre nature reserve atop karst limestone with caves, sinkholes, a trail & abundant wildlife.
3.90 (92 reviews)
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Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
Large, forested park along Walnut Creek offering hiking, wildlife viewing & more.
3.70 (55 reviews)
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