The title of my review applies to me, too! I've been traveling to Fredericksburg since the 1980's, and it wasn't until 2013 that I finally drove the Willow City Loop! Now I drive it each time I visit the area as it provides some of the best Hill Country photography.Word of caution, the Willow City Loop cuts through private ranch land. DO NOT venture off the road. Enjoy the countryside from your car, motorcycle, or bicycle (for the very adventurous), and only stop to take a few pictures.
Scenery I didnt know we had in this area. Was told to go there for the bluebonnets. The flowers were beautiful and the scenery was spectacular. A new place to take visitors.
The drive was peaceful and saw many beautiful scenes for pictures. The hills and valleys were inspiring.. One great place not to be missed is the ranch that has old boots as fence post toppers, just great!!!!
Fantastic scenery and wildlife that you are not going to find anywhere else in Texas. Honestly. You do not want to miss this drive.
We had read that in previous years that the wildflowers were spectacular on this loop. However, the extreme drought resulted in very few flowers for this season - only cacti and scrub bushes. As everyone knows the abundance of wildflowers depends on the rain.
Beautiful views down a narrow country road. Very crowded when the bluebonnets are out. Motorcyclists - leave yourself plenty of room in front. The cars stop quickly to see the flowers. Well worth a springtime drive.
In a lot of respects this is a very simple drive and at this time of year no wild flowers, but we really enjoyed it, I got a real flavour of Texas countryside and ws really happy that we had bothered to look this drive up.
First off I want to acknowledge that without TA we would have never experienced this place. With.my family in fredricksburg for a day in which we had planned to visit enchanted rock state park but found out it was closed that one day for permit hunts. Plan B, let's ask TA. Found this place and the reviews were very favorable. The drive is fantastic and the views are changing constantly so it keeps.your senses busy. Saw lots of deer but no wild flowers since we visited in the winter. No traffic no problems just a perfect getaway and my wife and kids loved it. If you like nature, wildlife,and nice views then this is a must see. Make sure you are not low on fuel as it will took us about an hour to make the drive with no traffic.
Every year we do an all-day motorcycle trip through the Loop. Last 2 years there were no wildflowers. Rumor has it the locals removed the flowers to restore privacy. (Traffic was getting out of control on the weekends.)
When Texas wildflowers are in bloom this is undoubtedly one of the best places to see them. April/May but check with local wildflower watch lists. The road is private and there is no stopping along the way. Avoid weekends and you might be able to take a quick photo from the car without holding up traffic.