Exploring some more of Gus Fruh Park Cave with Mixerr.

Gus Fruh Park Cave is one of the lesser known caves of Austin/Travis County. This news article will explain the biology and geology behind Gus Fruh Park Cave.

Gus Fruh Park Cave was named after Gus Fruh Park which this cave is located in. Even cavers have a hard time climbing to get to Gus Fruh Park Cave.  A cliffside cave called Gus Fruh Park Cave is not visible to the from a far distance from Barton Creek in Gus Fruh Park and Barton Creek Preserve. The high distance above the ground makes accessibility difficult for many people. This cave is located just east of from Bullet Cave on The Flats, 100 feet above creek level.

One you reach the outside of this cave, you will be able to see a beautiful view of Barton Creek and Gus Fruh Park itself. Although the trees might limit or invade your view.

There is no crawlway inside of this cave as the entire is basically just a cliffside with no entry or crawlspace. Now the rock formation of this cave is native limestone. Many caves in Central Texas have a rock formation of native limestone. Raw iron ore can be found outside rims of this cave. Iron ore is the most common natural element found in this cave.

Mesquite and juniper oak can be found growing on top of Gus Fruh Park Cave. Mesquite covers the top of Gus Fruh Park Cave also. The mesquite can be spotted around the two-story house located above Gus Fruh Park Cave. All of the mesquite grows on the outside of this cave as mesquite requires sunlight.

A sense of moisture can be felt inside of the cave. However that is ultimately rare as this cave is near a creek. The entry is more humid and so is the inside.

 “Upon entering this cave, I felt a sense of moisture the first 10 seconds I was down there. You can feel a sense of moisture down in that particular cave. As you get further into the cave, you can feel a sense of moisture or humidity,” said Michael Mixerr.

Gus Fruh Park Cave is located just below a single story house that is located at the address of 1804 Glencliff Drive, Austin, Texas, US 78704.