Trail Etiquette
Please protect the nature center by following these simple rules:
- ~ Do not disturb or remove wildlife, plants, natural materials.or historic artifacts.
- ~ Carry out everything you carry in.
- ~ Leave no trace of your visit except footprints.
- ~ Stay on the people trails and off the wildlife trails.
- ~ Refrain from making loud noises or disturbing wildlife.
- ~ Respect the other visitors who have come to observe animals and plants in their natural habitat.
- ~ No dogs are permitted, please leave them at home.
- ~ No bicycles are permitted.
- ~ No recreational running permitted.
- ~ No alcoholic beverages permitted.
- ~ No climbing on the bluff or trees. These are protected wildlife habitats.
- ~ No smoking or open flames - Fire danger is HIGH!
- ~ No camping.
Your trail experience will be much more enjoyable if you walk at a slow or moderate pace and avoid making much noise. You will not only notice more of your surroundings but the critters won't be alarmed before you get a chance to spot and observe them. There may be others on the trail close by who will appreciate the opportunity to observe and photograph without being distracted as well. It is not unusual to find bits of trash that may have blown in from the highway or left by other visitors. Please help to remove it when you spot it in order to keep the grounds as pristine as possible.
Here is more information about hiking our nature trails Wild Sighting - 2012/01/16.
LiBB's Trail
On the LiBB's trail you can enjoy a short, wheelchair-accessible cement trail that meanders over three acres directly behind the Nature Center's Visitor Center. Marked trail posts correspond to an activity packet that encourages observation and critical thinking.
Bluff Trail
Journey along the 0.8 mile (one-way) ground level trail that concludes with a spectacular view from the top of the bluff. This is a great place to view huge cottonwood trees and the riparian valley.
Windmill Trail
Take an adventure along the 0.7 mile (one-way) ground level trail that takes you across a mesquite-filled landscape to an authentic, working windmill and water tank. This is a great place to see the riparian landscape of the historical West Amarillo Creek.
Prairie Loop Trail
This trail was named after a resident community of Prairie Dogs. The community does not exist anymore but efforts are underway to restore a resident population this year. The trail is approximately 1 mile long with no significant change in elevation..
New Trails
We are looking forward to developing and opening up two new nature trails this year.
