Photo by Cindy Simms

preserve features level 1 ADA trails and level 4 hiking trailsthrough a variety of habitats. Features include a canopy level bridge overlook, beautiful forested canyon bottoms, hillside vistas, and restored grasslands. An excellent opportunity to view the endangered Golden Cheeked Warbler in spring and summer nesting seasons.

In the trailhead pavilion, there are several interpretive panels describing the natural history of the area. They address the flora and fauna of the park, geology and aquifer recharge cycle, as well as the historical human inhabitants and their impact on the ecosystem.

These are artistically represented on the wall and floor of the pavilion in a tile mural by artist, Oscar Alvarado. The interpretive signage and mural are tied in with a rainwater harvest system that uses the shed-style roof of the pavilion for catchment and channels it into a storage tank. This water slowly trickles into a small pool and is enjoyed by many species of animal and insect.

The landscape features plants native to the northern Bexar county area. Many of these plants are labeled with a numbered post. You can use theNatural Areas Plant Keyto identify these as you hike.