Miller Springs Nature Center
Miller Springs Nature Center is a 260 acre scenic natural area located between the Leon River and 110 foot high bluffs, immediately east of the Lake Belton Dam.
This area has been damaged by floods. Call ahead to be sure it is open and to check the condition of the trails. I have included a lot of trails marked as easy, but you should check first before heading out on them.
Here is the Center website. Phone at U.S. Army Engineers, Belton Dam 254-939-1829 or the Miller Springs Alliance 254-933-7487 Trails and Map
Rim Trail 0.7 mile “… affords wonderful views of the Leon River valley, the limestone wall of the new canyon carved by the 1992 flood and the mural wall. Wildflowers are plentiful anytime there is sufficient rainfall.”
Armadillo Trail 0.41 miles. “….level trail twists through pleasant mountain cedar forest through open meadows and over exposed limestone shelves, and forms a loop back to the Rim Trail.”
North Trail 0.38 mile “A beautiful trail takes you through upland forest and along a scenic limestone ledge with a great view showing prairie flowers and the mural wall. The southern part of the trail is handicapped accessible and provides access to many other trails via the walk across the spillway.”
Beaver Ponds Trail 0.73 mile “…wanders through the forest at the top of the lower bluff.” The trail makes several creek crossings – you might check with the Park to learn if there are obstacles for you.
South River Trail 1.4 miles Open to bikers, joggers and hikers. Goes through meadows, forest and prairie.
Prairie Loop 1.2 miles “….travels through prairie environments for more than half of its length. The southern and part of the western path meanders through lush forests and pleasant meadows. Just before sunset one often sees numbers of deer in the eastern areas.”
Old Forest Loop 0.44 mile Goes through undisturbed old forest growth.