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Emilie & Albert Friedrich Wilderness Park

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The 240-acre natural preserve known as Friedrich Wilderness Park is a welcome escape from the urban chaos of San Antonio. Tucked in the hills of Northwest San Antonio amid dense stands of mature Ashe-juniper, opportunities for hiking, picnicking, birding and nature study abound.

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As the nesting site of two federally recognized endangered species, the Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo, the park is a favorite of area birders. Painted Bunting, Baltimore Oriole, Greater Roadrunner, and Northern Bobwhite have also been observed.

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Birds you can see here include:

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[edit] Access and Facilities

The preserve features 5.5 miles of well-marked hiking trails, including the wheelchair-accessible Forest Range Trail. Trails range in difficulty from a brief, leisurely stroll on the Upland Range Trail to longer, more rugged hikes on the Vista Loop and Main Loop trails.

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Friedrich Wilderness Park

Content and images originally posted by Gaga

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[edit] Steve Gross's review

This is a great place for a quick primer on the birds of the Texas Hill Country. It's often the first place in the state where Golden-cheeked Warbler is seen each spring.

The Black-capped Vireo is a tougher bird there, as much of the habitat is not trail-accessible and steep. However, it is usually possible to hear the birds.

I've had Hutton's Vireo at this location, a good bird for such an easterly location.

This park makes a great stop when driving to west Texas. Plenty of shade, benches at the water feature, etc. make it a good place to see some fine birds.

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• Closest "Hill Country" location from Houston

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• Opens too late in the morning
• though you can sometimes walk in.