Lost Maples State Natural Area
"Leakey draws visitors who enjoy the Frio and Sabinal river country, making Lost Maples a natural add-on. Travelers from Leakey often come for hiking and seasonal color."
Lost Maples State Natural Area features dramatic limestone canyons, spring-fed streams, and one of the best autumn color displays in Texas. It is especially popular with hikers, birders, and photographers seeking quiet, scenic Hill Country landscapes.
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
"Leakey is a popular Hill Country destination for outdoor enthusiasts and scenic drives. Visitors from Leakey may add Devil's Sinkhole to a weekend exploring the region's caves and canyons."
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area is centered on a huge vertical cavern that drops deep into the Edwards Plateau. Its most famous feature is the seasonal emergence of hundreds of thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats, one of the most impressive wildlife spectacles in Texas.