The Salato Wildlife Center hosts a number of wild animals native to
the Eastern US, as well as two distinct hiking trails. The
Habitrail is the shorter trail of the two.
The following description is taken from the KDFW Salato
website: The HabiTrek Trail is an easy hike well suited to
children. It is marked by red blazes. Although it is an easy hike
for most, it is not accessible by strollers or wheelchairs. The
HabiTrek Trail itself is 0.5 miles, and connects with the Prairie
Trail (0.21 miles) to form an easy 0.71 mile loop. The trail is
open from dawn to dusk and may be accessed via the Salato Center
during normal operating hours, or via the picnic areas. Hikers
should never hike alone, should wear good hiking shoes or boots,
and should always carry water to drink. Cell phone signals may be
picked up on hilltops, but will be lost in the "hollows". Allow a
minimum of 30 minutes to complete the hike.
Rules of Use for Hiking Trails at the Salato Wildlife Education
Center
- Open dawn to dusk (may be closed periodically for special
events, or for safety)
- Hike at your own risk
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stay on marked trails
- No pets
- If you pack it in, pack it out!
- No camping or campfires
- No hunting, trapping, or fishing
- No collecting of plants, animals, artifacts, or other
materials
Cache is placed with permission of Salato staff.