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Texas Travis County | Pace Bend Park & Wildlife Preserve PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 03 June 2010 00:00



Claimed to be the most beautiful spot on Lake Travis, Pace Bend Park stretches over nine miles of shoreline and occupies the largest area of the lake, being more than 1,300 acres. Popular among the weekenders and holiday makers, it offers a huge range of recreational opportunities including sun-bathing, picnicking, camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, mountain-biking, horse-riding, sailing and boating. And a few high adrenaline activities await such as rock-climbing and cliff-diving.
Unpaved road leads to shoreline
Mudd Cove, most popular spot at Pace Bend Park in Central Texas
Nestled within the rugged part of Texas Hill Country near Spicewood, Pace Bend is just 30 miles west of Austin. Pace Bend Park is easy to access by vehicles on the 7-mile paved road that looped the edges of Lake Travis. From the main loop, there are dozen of branches which take you to the cove and shoreline.
Mexican Hats greet us in late spring
Texas wildflowers (foreground) contrasting the day trippers (background)
At Pace Bend Park, there is always a space for everyone
Wind-surfing on Lake Travis
Our first stop was on the west side of the park. Formed by rocky coves and limestone cliff with a sheer descent into the water, this spot attracts mainly primitive campers, rock climbers and cliff divers (I guess)! Do consult the park ranger before engage in these activities. 
Watching sunset at Mudd Cove, Pace Bend Park
The beautiful sunset relection on Lake Travis
Mudd Cove is the top favorite among day trippers or overnight campers. It is the main lake area whereby a family of all ages get to enjoy. Huge and spacious grassland overlooking Lake Travis, it is situated on the northern side of the park.  Swimming is permitted here and there is an area of shallow beaches, perfect for children and dogs. On a breezy day, besides the birds  guarding the coast, one may also see kites flying on the lovely blue sky. The view of Lake Travis, gravel beaches blended with the meadow of wildflowers is impressive!
Summer golden-wave (Coreopsis basalis) against sunset at Pace Bend Park
We stayed until sunset and left as darkness fell across the vast land.

Address:
2501 Pace Bend Pk Rd N.
Spicewood, TX 78669
Entrance fee: http://www.co.travis.tx.us/TNR/parks/park_fees.asp
Official website: http://www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/pace_bend.asp

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Last Updated on Thursday, 03 June 2010 11:02
 

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