9/19 Friday Morning Guided Hike on the Collins Trail

*PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT USING THIS LINK*
Difficulty: Moderate to arduous - please note that this hike has some strenuous inclines and declines. Hiking poles are encouraged we have a few pairs to loan out.
Distance: approximately 2.5 miles (3 hours)
Location: Snowden House, off FM 2769, near Anderson Mill

Please note that no pets are allowed on the preserve.

Join Travis County Balcones Canyonlands Preserve's volunteer hike guides for an interpretive hike on the Collins Trail! This trek will start at our Snowden House, taking you up semi-steep terrain before wandering through gorgeous Golden-Cheeked Warbler habitat and back down into creek beds. Along the way, your guides will introduce you to the preserve, the species we protect, and our mission.

The BCP is one of the nation’s largest urban preserves, covering more than 33,000 acres – about 50 square miles. It is made up of more than 140 individual tracts managed by both public and private partners. The BCP was created in 1996 and continues to protect habitat for seven endangered species and other species of concern found on the preserve.

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, long pants, and bring water, sun protection, and any needed allergy medications. For your convenience, we have hiking packs, first aid kits, reusable water bottles, and trekking poles ready for checkout. We also provide electrolyte packets at the Snowden House to help you stay hydrated.

Detailed directions will be emailed to everyone who registers through [SignUp.com.](http://signup.com./) Just a heads-up, we won't be sending any further details on Meetup.