Hike and Bike Trails

These Are the Only Mountain Bicycle Trails in our Area!

Trails are Open Year Around for Mountain Biking, Hiking, Jogging, Birding, Wildlife Viewing, Nature Photography.
Trails are from Easy to Extreme, for All Ages - Beginners to Experienced.
Terrain is Open Fields, Rolling Hills, Dry Creek Beds, Shade Trees, Views of the Valley and Offers Visitors Peace & Tranquility!

For Wildlife Viewing there are 30 Bluebird Nestboxes along the Trails, Owl Nestboxes, 3 Bat Houses,
Feeders & Water that Attract Birds, Deer, Turkey & Other Critters,
Plus 6 Benches Under Trees Great for Photography Ops, Relaxing or Picnics.

Trails are Open Year Around for:
Mountain Biking, Hiking, Jogging, Birding, Wildlife Viewing, Nature Photography, Picnicking.

Trails are from Easy to Extreme, for All Ages - Beginners to Experienced.
Terrain has Open Fields, Rolling Hills, Dry Rocky Creek Beds, Shade Trees, Bench areas.
Steep Climb for Views of Valley from Top of Hills.

For Wildlife Viewing:
Over 50 Bluebird Nestboxes along the Trails, Owl Nestboxes, 3 Bat Houses.
Bird Sanctuary Areas with Feeders / Water that Attract Birds, Deer, Turkey & Other Critters.
Plus 3 Picnic Tables, 6 Benches Under Trees Great for Photography Ops, Relaxing or Picnics.

Our 250 Acre Ranch Open to Public for Day or Night Use for a Fee

Day Guests - $10.00 per day per person, kids 5 years & under are Free.
Discounts available for Groups of 10 or more.
Day Guests do not need reservations; just show up, read & follow Instructions on Nature Center Gate.
Dogs allowed on Trails; Only Well-behaved, Controlled, Leashed - $5.00 per dog.
Must Not Chase Animals or Bark, would scare wildlife. Don’t leave dog poop on trails, throw it off trails.

Night Sky Viewing/Astrophotography – $60 each person
Guests Must Email Ahead to Reserve your Evening - info@indianblanketranch.com
And Must Check in at Nature Center. No dogs allowed for Night Viewing.

Overnight Camping - $40 per night 4 people, $10 each extra (Tent, RV or Van - Dispersed Camping Areas, Primitive No Water or Electric)

Hill Country Adventures Nature Center is Located
      4.5 miles East of Garner State Park/Hwy 83, or 10 miles West of Utopia TX on FM 1050,
On north side of road, long cedar picket fence & signs.

For Tour Reservations or to Visit the Nature Center
Email Hill Country Adventures info@hillcountryadventures.com

Lodging is Available on Indian Blanket Ranch
Large Vacation Home Sleeps 4 to 14 – Bluebird Hill
Smaller Star Suite Sleeps 2 to 6 – Star Suite
Cabin Sleeps 2 to 7 – Hideaway

    • NO TRAIL FEES WHEN YOU ARE STAYING AT BLUEBIRD HILL OR HIDEAWAY CABIN.

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