Buttercup Creek Cave Preserve — Attraction in Cedar Park

Buttercup Cave Preserve is one of the larger nature preserves in the area, with several cave openings (gated and often fenced-off.) There are a number of faded plaques that give information on each opening, though they need to be replaced.

Occasional benches are set up along the trails, and there is at least one decrepit old picnic table.

It has always been muddy on my visits, but the trails are rocky enough that it us not an inconvenience. One benefit of the wet ground is that it is easy to see the signs of wildlife, which appears to be abundant, even if I rarely see them in person.

I have not found any designated parking for this preserve, however there is nearby...

If you're new to the area or have even lived here your entire life, this is a hidden gem I'm betting you've not yet seen. It's part of a network of caves in the area and these trails interconnect at least 7 caves that I have found. It's public property. So don't worry about trespassing. Signs stated the City of Cedar Park will be improving upon the trails in the near future. If you're up for a hike or a ride through the woods...

Not very well traveled so the grass is high. I loved the cave markings and information. One trail has blue square markers at eye level. I saw one large owl and some very cool looking mushrooms (I think). I couldn't find a...