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**Guided Hike and Nature Fun at Goat Cave Preserve**

A guided hike and nature event will take place at Goat Cave Preserve in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, October 26. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Participants will begin with a "Touch Table" featuring animal adaptations, known as the Skins and Skulls table, from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Following that, a guided hike on the preserve's trails will start at 9:30 AM and last until 10:30 AM, during which hikers will explore cave entrances.

After the hike, attendees can enjoy a spooky bat craft from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. The hike will cover roughly one mile over rocky terrain, and attendees are encouraged to bring water, snacks, and sun protection.

Parking is available in a rocky area for trucks and SUVs, while cars can park along Coastal Drive and Iriona Bend. Pets are not allowed in the preserve, and there are no bathroom facilities on-site.

The Goat Cave Preserve is located at 3900 Deer Lane, Austin, TX 78748. All ages are welcome to participate.

Source: Austin Parks and Recreation Department

Source Type: Community

Source Location: Austin

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