Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Gardens

Located 4 miles SE from Fort Davis on Hwy 118, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center is comprised of semi-desert grasslands and igneous rock outcrops with a riparian canyon and spectacular views from all directions. Explore a variety of hiking trails ranging from the Modesta Canyon Trail that leads into a hidden canyon with its year-round spring to Clayton's Overlook Trail, which provides a 360-degree hilltop view and a Geology Exhibit to the Outer Loop Trail with its Quarry View. Inside the fenced Botanical Gardens is a 1/2 mile winding path that features native plants of the Trans-Pecos region. You'll also discover the Pollinator Garden & Overlook, the Scenic Loop Trail, a Native Grasses exhibit, and the Maxie Templeton Cactus Museum Collection with over 200 species and subspecies of Chihuahuan Desert cacti. There's a Bird Blind with a 30 ft. long water feature, Mining Heritage Exhibit, the Powell Visitor Center & Gift Shop. Adults: $6.50 each; Children 12 and under: Free