Hideout Cave, Travis County, Texas
September 2015
Gate Type: BENT
Hideout cave is a small cave in a karst preserve owned by the City of Austin. The entrance was originally blocked by breakdown, but cavers were hired to excavate it. The cave has airflow and has been extended somewhat, but digging has stalled. To protect the newfound passages, we were hired to install a gate. We recommended a semi-cupola over the entrance, but the City wanted an interior gate. The construction was awkward and difficult due to the constricted entrance and passage dimensions. All photos © Jim Kennedy.




