Honey Creek is a spring-fed, perennial stream running 2.5 miles from its source and flowing into the Guadalupe River.  The Honey Creek stream bed extends another 2.5 miles above the springs but the upper reaches runs only intermittently.  It has been little disturbed by human activity or settlement, with only a few unimproved roads winding through cedar brakes down to the Creek.  The riparian corridor consists of a magnificent “galleria” created by large Bald Cypress trees forming an arching roof over the flowing waters beneath.  The roots of these statuesque trees are planted firmly in the soft, muddy  banks occasionally display knobby knees protruding out of the water.  Four threatened of endangered species can be found in the area: Guadalupe bass, Texas salamander and Honey Creek Cave salamander, and the Golden-cheeked warbler.  Another endangered species once inhabiting the banks and waters of Honey Creek, Cagle’s map turtle, has not been seen in the area for several years.  Due to the fragility of the riparian ecosystem and the Creek, access is limited to guided hikes.  For information on the hikes, please click here.