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Jacob’s Well Natural Area - Trails
...There are numerous trails throughout JWNA, 'N40' (north 40) offers hill country views with a scenic overlook. N40 is often used by birders and it has a mulch base. Riparian Walk is a primitive foot path and currently is receiving restoration flood recovery efforts. Monarch meadow is also in a restoration phase, it has a granite trail base and pollinator plants will eventually bring back our butterflies. Warbler Woodlands is a prime Warbler habitat, it is made up of primitive footpaths outlined with small rocks. This path is often used by those seeking to catch a glimpse of one of our feathered friends.
1699 Mt. Sharp Road, Wimberley, TX
78676
512-214-4593
Open 8AM~6PM
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Jacob's Well Natural Area is a Day Use Facility and open year long. The swimming season runs May 1st through October 1st.
The 2024 swimming season has been cancelled due to water shortages.
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the first Hays County - owned preserve includes 81.5 acres surrounding the Jacob's Well artesian spring. This ecological resource is the most significant and...Read More
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Jacob's Well
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Last updated 03/08/25
Jacob's Well Natural Area is open to the public from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily for hiking and viewing the spring. In addition, the Natural Area offers primitive and accessible trails, geocaching, self-guided audio tours, bird and wildlife watching opportunities, picnic sites, demonstration gardens, weekend Nature Center exhibits and a small children's play area.
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