Mayfield Nature Preserve
Austin, Texas
Address: | Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve, 3505 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA |
GPS: |
30°18'46.7"N 97°46'17.8"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Texas |
Trails/Routes: | 0.2 mi |
Trails Pet Friendly Fishing
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Mayfield has so many great trails. There are a couple of loops you could travel that leads you to other trails, and will take you on many adventures around the preserve.
Please remember that Mayfield is a nature preserve, so when visiting, it is especially important to leave the wildlife alone, including the peacocks around the garden.This is to ensure their and your safety. When roaming the preserve refrain from boisterous activities and let the serenity of the area surround you.
Mayfield Park includes a historic cottage, 2 acres of colorful cottage gardens with beautiful, large palm trees, bright peacocks and beautiful water lilies. Mayfield Preserve is a 21 to 22 acre natural area that surrounds the park, containing walking trails and wildlife habitats.
Something to keep in mind that makes Mayfield interesting, is that it is a feature that makes GPS readings harder to come by. The heavy foliage cover over much of the park provided uneven GPS reception for much of the hike, but you can find the hike marked on the trails.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Open daily during weekdays between 8:30 am until 4:30 pm, but closed during the weekend. There are no pets allowed because of the wildlife. If you are looking to reserve a spot, or are a photographer, you must read through these guidelines to know who to contact.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read MoreDirections
From Austin, Texas
- Head south on Congress Ave toward W 5th St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto W Cesar Chavez StPass by the lake (on the left in 0.3 mi)(1.5 mi)
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for TX-1 Loop N and merge onto TX-1 Loop N (2.5 mi)
- Take the 35th St exit (0.1 mi)
- Keep left at the fork to continue toward W 35th St (102 ft)
- Turn left onto W 35th St (1.1 mi)
- Turn left (49 ft)
Trails
Distance ?
1,318 feetElevation Gain ?
3 feetReal Ascent ?
33 feetReal Descent ?
30 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-8° to 10°)
-14% to 17%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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