Studio 6-San Marcos, TX

This is a short and well-maintained loop that travels around a diverse habitat. This area is popular for protecting the endangered Golden Cheeked Warblers who make this area their home for nesting in the spring and summer. The paths are wide and make for a great family-friendly outing. There are rolling hills along the rocky terrain and proper footwear is suggested.

This is a nicely shaded trail that travels through a beautiful forest and along a creek that offers scenic viewpoints. The trails can be rocky in some sections, with rolling hills that can make for challenging terrain. This is a popular area for viewing the rare Golden-Cheeked Warbler, and some sections of the trail may close in the spring and summer for nesting.

This tremendous and short trail travels along singletrack through a beautiful forested area. The trailhead is tucked behind the grounds maintenance building and can be hard to find. There is an abundance of wildlife in the area and it is common to see white-tailed deer, rabbits, and a variety of birds.

This trail begins at the Lime Kiln trailhead, and travels along Centipede, Porcupine, Roadrunner, Grey Fox, and Blue Stem trails to form a loop. There are beautiful viewpoints along the way, as well as many opportunities to observe wildlife in the area. For more information on the area, please visit the park website at https://www.meadowscenter.txstate.edu/ExploreSpringLake/SpringLakeNaturalArea.html

The trail is well-maintained and easy to navigate. The route travels through a shady forest where wildlife can be observed in many different areas. The trail can become rocky on some portions of the route and it is suggested to bring appropriate hiking shoes. There are many other trails to connect with in this extensive trail system for those who wish to extend their route.