AT24-362 NPSOT: F15 Panther Canyon Trail, New Braunfels

Event Title: NPSOT: F15 Panther Canyon Trail, New Braunfels

VMS-AT: AT: Native Plant Society of Texas (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Name of NPSOT Chapter, and Presenter)

Comments: AT24-362 NPSOT: F15 Panther Canyon Trail, New Braunfels, Presenter:
John Davis (AT=1.5h)

Event Date: 10/11/2024
Event Time: 1:30p-3:00p

Event Summary: Enjoy a walk on the Panther Canyon rim trail addition – a 1.8 mile trail loop.

Event Description: Panther Canyon is a 49 acre area adjacent to Landa Park with a recent volunteer-built rim trail addition which added an 0.8 mile segment creating the 1.8 trail loop. Panther Canyon Trail begins near the headwaters of the Comal Springs, which are fed by waters of the Edwards Aquifer emerging within the Balcones fault zone. The trail ascends the Balcones Escarpment into the Edwards Plateau under the shade of oaks, Ashes juniper, cedar elm, and understory trees including Mexican Buckeye, kidneywood, and Texas persimmon. The trail crosses a dry creek bed of ephemeral stream that only flows during or immediately after a rain. The trail covers over 49 acres and is home to many native plants and wildlife.

Links:
https://newbraunfels.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Panther-Canyon-Nature-Trail-83
Map: https://newbraunfels.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11298
https://newbraunfels.gov/3375/Landa-Park

Field Trip Leaders: John Davis
Difficulty: Moderately strenuous due to elevation changes; uneven surfaces
Wheelchair/ADA Accessible: No
Fees: No
Facilities: Not on trail (restrooms are available in adjacent Landa Park)
Other: Carpooling recommended

Cost: Included in NPSOT Registration

Register @:  For Registration Options see website: https://www.npsot.org/our-work/symposium/registration-options/

In Person 3 Day Registration: https://nativeplantsocietyoftexas.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nativeplantsocietyoftexas/event.jsp?event=2266&

Event Location:

Panther Canyon Trail
15 Gazebo Circle
New Braunfels, Tx 78130

Presenter:  John Davis

Contact Information: [email protected]

Organization Website:
https://www.npsot.org

Sponsoring Organization: Native Plant Society of Texas