Guided Hikes at Westcave Preserve

Journey through the beautiful Westcave Preserve, exploring its hidden canyon, grotto, and unique experiences in Texas!

Last updated: Jan 2024

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Guided Canyon Tour: $20/adult, $10/child (4-15); Specialty hikes and events: $15-55/person
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Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Westcave Preserve, a hidden gem in the Texas Hill Country, offering guided canyon tours, specialty hikes, and events like Yin Yoga, photography hikes, bird watching, and star gazing. Hike through an arid savanna, navigate a limestone crevice, and descend a 100-foot staircase into a lush canyon, culminating in a breathtaking 40-foot waterfall and grotto.

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Itinerary

Choose your desired hike or event and make a reservation online
Arrive at Westcave Preserve
Meet your guide Explore the canyon and grotto
Optional: Participate in specialty hikes and events

Location & Hours

24814 Hamilton Pool Rd, Round Mountain, TX 78663

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Working Hours

MonClosed

TueClosed

Wed9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thu9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fri9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sat9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sun9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Packing List

Sturdy shoes
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Hat
Camera (for photography hike)
Yoga mat (for Yin Yoga)
Flashlight (for night hikes)

4.7 ● Google reviews

What a beautiful place and hidden gem! A real taste of the famous hill country just around 40 minutes west from Austin. The natural preserve has 2 trails to offer the Uplands(self guided) and the Westcave one (guided), the uplands is a serene walk through 2 different bird watcher blind and a spectacular prairie very unique to sight, we saw a pair of deer in that area. The Westcave one is more exciting this one goes down the canyon to sight a grotto and a cave which are incredible to just look at them, this one was guided only and we were skeptical as we are used to hike in solitude with nature but as this site presents a very weak natural features like stalagmites it is a must to visit with supervision, but our opinion on guidance was debunked as our guide Amanda was phenomenal, she was the nicest person ever and explained all the story, plants, curious facts, local tales, etc during the hike which in our opinion elevated the experience a lot, we were very grateful of all of her guided tour, we learned a lot.

West Lake Outdoor Discovery in, is an absolute gem for nature lovers and adventure seekers! The breathtaking scenery of the trails is complemented by a well-maintained park that invites exploration. Whether you’re hiking or enjoying a picnic by the water, the atmosphere is perfect for relaxation and fun. The facilities are clean and accessible, making it easy for families and groups to enjoy a day out. If you’re looking for a place to connect with nature and recharge, West Lake Outdoor Discovery is a must-visit! Highly recommend!

What a hidden gem!!! Worth the lovely country drive. The tour guide and the tour were fabulous! I’ve lived here for 18 years and I learned more about Texas in the 2 hours on this tour than in my last 18 years. Beautiful. Serene. Peaceful. Calm. Loved it.

Had a great experience! Meranda and Joe were knowledgeable and kind! The views are beautiful. Our son thoroughly enjoyed learning about the cave and grotto!