Kickapoo Cavern SP (Kinney Co.)

Tips for Birding

Hike Pine Canyon Loop; Visit Bird Blind water feature, hike Barbado Ridge Trail

Birds of Interest

Black-capped Vireo, Gray Vireo, Hutton's Vireo, Golden-cheeked Warbler, Montezuma Quail, Zone-tailed Hawk, Elf Owl

About this Location

State Park managed for Black-capped Vireo habitat; Oak/Juniper/Pinyon; Elf Owls nest in trees near HQ.  As you enter park you are in Edwards county and about half way to headquarters starts Kinney county.  Park personnel can assist knowing where county lines are for those interested.

About Nueces Loop - Great Texas Wildlife Trails - Heart of Texas West Wildlife Trail

See all hotspots at Nueces Loop - Great Texas Wildlife Trails - Heart of Texas West Wildlife Trail

The Nueces Loop is a part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife's, Great Texas Wildlife Trails, Heart of Texas West Wildlife Trail. It is centered around the upper Nueces River from Uvalde north.

Notable Trails

Pine Canyon Loop, Vireo Vista, Barbado Ridge Trail, Long-ride Home

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Entrance fee

  • Roadside viewing

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

Content from Troy HIBBITTS and Eric Faria

Last updated February 17, 2024