A deeper look of what Maple Run Sink is.

Maple Run Sink is one of the lesser known sinkholes in Austin, Texas. This news article will explain what Maple Run Sink is.

Maple Run Sink is a sinkhole with a subtle moist environment with a high level of moisture perfect for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are the natural wildlife that inhabit Maple Run Sink. The moist environment is a subtle breeding ground ideal for mosquitos among other insects, spiders, flies, and other insects of course. Many insects inhabit Maple Run Sink as insects inhabit and Mosquitos compromise a huge portion of natural wildlife in the sinkholes of Texas. Maple Run Sink is no exception.

Maple Run Sink is actually easy to access and enter due to a steep drop from the outside of the sinkhole. Bringing groups will be difficult to due to a steep drop inside the sinkhole. Going in small groups is recommended when touring Maple Run Sink.

Maple Run Sink was formed out of all natural limestone and calcite. The primary type of rock formation you will expect to see inside and outside of this sinkhole is native limestone as many sinkholes in Central Texas have a rock formation of native limestone. Del Rio clay covers the floor. There is no calcite breakdown though. Maple Run Sink os connected to a series of connected sinks and caves.

Maple Run Sink is located at 3907 Davis Lane, Austin, Texas, US 78749. Maple Run Sink is located in Goat Cave Karst Preserve Park.