Dan A.
5/5/2009
Bright Leaf is a nature preserve located near Mount Bonnell which was donated. For access, you need one of the volunteer guides to let you in. A couple of days each month it's open to the public....
Bright Leaf Preserve
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Austin, TX 78731
Bright Leaf Preserve is a natural area spanning over 200 acres within the city limits of Austin, Texas, generously gifted by Georgia B. Lucas. Managed by the Friends of Bright Leaf, this urban gem offers guided hikes on the second Saturday and second Sunday of each month, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore nature on approximately 4-mile long trails.
With a commitment to preserving the fragile ecosystem, Bright Leaf Preserve prohibits dogs, bikes, fishing, and camping, ensuring the protection of its natural wonders. Under the stewardship of the Austin Community Foundation, in accordance with Georgia Lucas' vision, the Friends of Bright Leaf work in collaboration to uphold the preserve's legacy and maintain its status as a cherished urban sanctuary.
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Shannon B.
4/18/2016
Ever go for a hike in one of our many local green spaces for a date with nature and come across this stuff that doesn't belong? Food wrappers. Discarded water bottles & beer cans. Empty runner's...
James M.
7/22/2010
Definitely one of those hidden gems. There are various length hikes and types of trails, from a short flat walk to the creek for kids to a steep slope for hikers and exercisers. If you can't make...
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