Guided Hike to the Protected Habitat Area

12861 Galm Road,San Antonio TX 78254

07 January, 2023

Description

Join members of the Friends of Government Canyon on a 12-13 mile hike to the protected habitat. Who is Invited: Open to ages 14 and older; minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. No pets please. Registration, Fees, Day Pass & Cancellation: Registration is required for this hike. Hiking group size is limited. Sorry, no group registrations. Registration opens on Saturday, two weeks prior to the event, and closes at noon, the Thursday before the event. Though the hike is free, entrance fees to the Natural Area apply. To save time at the Fee Booth and ensure entrance on crowded days, please pre-purchase and PRINT OUT a Day Pass. SPECIAL NOTE: Reserving a Day Pass is NOT the same as making a program reservation. This outing is subject to cancellation. Check trail conditions by going to the GCSNA twitter feed or the Government Canyon State Natural Area Facebook page. When & Where to Meet: Arrive no later than 7:45PM. Meet at the Visitors Center by the rainwater harvesting tower. The Natural Area can be very busy! The Natural Area front gates open at 7:00AM; plan to be at the Visitor Center and ready to go no later than 7:45AM. The hike starts promptly at 8:00AM. What to Wear & Bring: Dress in layers appropriate to the weather. Carry at least 3 liters of water per person, snacks, lunch, sunscreen, hat, and raingear. Wear sturdy, well-broken-in hiking shoes or boots. Details: Participants should be physically able to hike approximately 12 to 13 miles over broken, rocky terrain with a good portion of elevation gain and loss.