Hike McKinney Roughs Nature Park (8 miles)

Let's hike McKinney Roughs Nature Park!

This is an LCRA park straddling a few unique local ecological types: river lowlands along the Colorado River, post & blackjack oak savanna, yaupon holly thickets, sandy pine uplands.

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For those of you that might want to make a day of it, the park also has zip lining…

https://ziplostpines.com

…and is hosting a seasonal pop-up, “Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience”. Tickets can be purchased here:

https://hpforbiddenforestexperience.com/austin/

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IMPORTANT: There is a $5 day use fee - you can purchase your pass day-of on site from the park headquarters next to the main parking lot.

Some trails can become nearly impassable if there is too much rain. As we near the hike date I will update if we need to modify our trail route.
This will be around an 8 mile hike at a moderate pace through some overgrown trails, a few steep climbs, potentially muddy areas with soft soils, and uneven ground. Insect repellant is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

We will stop briefly at the various water features and vista points along the trails.


[[[ Carry plenty of water ]]], wear shoes you can hike in and dress appropriately for the weather.
WHAT TO BRING
Required: Water
Recommended: Sun block, lunch/snacks, insect repellent, change of clothes
No pets.

WHERE TO MEET
Park and meet at the main parking lot off the TX 71 entrance.