Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors and provides a great source of relaxation and physical fitness.
Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors and provides a great source of relaxation and physical fitness. With a little planning and preparation, hiking is an activity that almost anyone can do! Absolutely ZERO experience required – in fact encouraged! We’ll spend approximately one hour learning the basics, providing suggestions for what to pack, and answering all of your questions. Afterwards, you’ll test your new skills on a short and easy hike (approximately 2 miles).
Who is Invited
Open to women ages 12 and older; minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Open to the first 15 who check in at the amphitheater. No pets please.
This is a public program intended for women only. If you would like to bring a group for a program at Government Canyon, please contact the Park Interpreter at Lisa.Cole@tpwd.texas.gov to schedule at a different time.
Registration, Fees, Day Pass & Cancellation
Registration is NOT required for this activity. Though the event is free, entrance fees to the Natural Area apply.
Plan to arrive early as mornings can be very busy! To save time at the Fee Booth on crowded days and ensure entrance, please pre-purchase and PRINT OUT a Day Pass .
This program is weather-dependent and subject to cancellation. Check conditions by calling GCSNA's main office at 210-688-9055, or go to the GCSNA webpage, Instagram, or Facebook.
When & Where to Meet
LOCATION CHANGE: now meeting in the Gallery at the Visitor Center due to expected trail closure on Saturday. Park in Lot A or B. Open to the first 15 who check in at the Visitor Center between 7:30 and 7:45 AM. The program starts promptly at 8:00 AM.
How to prepare
Dress for hiking outdoors. Comfortable, broken-in, shoes/boots, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat recommended. Wear layers that can be added or removed as weather conditions change. Bring at least 2 liters of water per person and snacks. The hike will be over rough, rocky terrain.
accessibility
This activity is somewhat wheelchair-friendly. There is a paved path leading from the parking lots to the Visitor Center, a distance of about 120'. There is an accessible restroom nearby. We will take a short hike (around 1 mile) on the Discovery Trail, which has a crushed granite surface.
If ADA assistance is required, please request modifications using this form, or email accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov at least 2 weeks in advance.