The Colorado River Walkers out of Austin, TX are hosting this event. This walk is a unique hike through nature areas with interesting cave, fissure, and sinkhole entrances. There are very few places where the public can view so many cave locations. The 12K route will pass 34 cave entrances in 8 preserves; the 7K route will pass 18 cave entrances in 7 preserves; the 5K route will pass 12 cave entrances in 6 cave preserves. Each route will also pass through residential areas.
There is no access into the caves; they are secured and gated to ensure public safety and protect endangered species. A number of caves are quite scenic and are nice photographic opportunities along with the anticipated wild flowers at this time of year.
The routes are on residential streets and dirt paths that are rough and quite rocky in places. A walking stick is highly recommended along with a slower pace in the preserves and a careful placement of feet.
Start/Finish point: Nelson Ranch Park, 905 Nelson Ranch Rd., Cedar Park, TX 78613.
START TIME: 8:00-11:00. Must be finished by 3:00 PM.
This is a Volksmarching event and you will need to register to get a start card. We charge a $3.00 fee to help defray the cost of hosting the event.
You do not have to be a club member to participate. This is not a speed event. You are encouraged to bring along your children and walk/talk and spend some time together enjoying the great outdoors.
When you finish (anytime before 3:00 PM) you turn in your start card. If you are an official Volkssporter you will have an Event and/or Distance Record Book. When you turn in your start card you will receive a stamp in your record books.
If you do not as yet have an AVA record book, they will be for sale at the start/finish. Just ask for a new walker’s packet. The packet is $5.00 but it contains three coupons for free registration ($9.00 value) as well as both an Event and a Distance book.
Directions to Walk Location:
From US 183 exit at LAST FREE EXIT (before Tollway begins). Stay on access road to Lakeline Blvd. Turn left for 3.2 miles to Cypress Creek Road. Turn right for 0.6 mile to Nelson Ranch Rd. Turn left for 0.4 mile to Nelson Ranch Park on right.
Hope to see you there.
