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    Looking for the best backpacking in Texas? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Texas. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

    Top Backpacking Spots in and near Texas

    • Austin, Texas

      Three Falls Hike

      7.35 mi / 600 ft gain
      The Three Falls Hike is a 7.35 mile out and back hike located in the Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin, Texas. The hike is heavily trafficked. The trail takes you past three waterfalls, which during the summer time serve as extremely popular swimming holes. Please note that the flow of the waterf...
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    • Pittsburg, Texas

      Lake Bob Trail Loop

      5.0
      6.29 mi / 351 ft gain
      Lake Bob Trail in Lake Bob Sandlin State Park is a 6.3 loop trail where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Winfield, TX. The trail is well-marked and has signs describing the flowers and plants you see along the trail. There are a few ups and downs along the trail, but not major elev...
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    • Johnson City, Texas

      Hike Wolf Mountain And Juniper Ridge Trail Loop

      5.0
      11.2 mi / 472 ft gain
      Wolf Mountain and Juniper Ridge Trail Loop is a 11.2 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively moderate and well maintained. There is littl...
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    • Vanderpool, Texas

      Hike the Lost Maples Extra Loop Trail

      7.1 mi / 930 ft gain
      The Lost Maples Extra Loop Trail is 7.1 loop hike that loops around the majority of the park. It is highly trafficked and offers stunning views of the Texas Hill Country landscape. Please be advised that there are several challenging inclines and steep portions of the trail, so hiking shoes and p...
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    • San Antonio, Texas

      Yucca and Hillview Nature Trail Loop South

      5.0
      3.41 mi / 230 ft gain
      Yucca and Hillview Nature Trail Loop South is a 3.4 mile loop hike located in Northwest San Antonio within Eisenhower Park.  This is a very family friendly park. There is a playground at the entrance of the trail and an educational area. The park is known for its attraction of wildlife and natur...
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    • Richards, Texas

      Lone Star Hiking Trail

      95.52 mi / 5728 ft gain
      Lone Star Hiking Trail is a long point-to-point trail located near Richards, TX. Make sure you have a shuttle car or ride arranged at your end destination. 
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    • Taylor, Texas

      Granger Lake Trail

      7.54 mi / 400 ft gain
      Granger Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that starts off in Taylor Park in Granger Texas. At the end of the trail are primitive campsites, accessible by hike or by boat. This trail is used by hikers and bikers and dog-friendly on leash. Backcountry campground reservations for Fox Bottom Camp A...
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    • San Marcos, Texas

      Hike Dante's Trail And Backend Loop

      2.5 mi / 213 ft gain
      The Dante's Trail and Backend Loop is a 2.5 mile loop hike located within the Purgatory Creek Greenspace area just south of San Marcos, Texas. This particular section of the Greenspace is made of flattened crushed gravel and is mostly shaded. The trail is very well maintained and several benches ...
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    • Culberson County, Texas

      Pratt Lodge Via McKittrick Canyon Trail

      5.0
      4.8 mi / 341 ft gain
      Pratt Lodge via McKittrick Canyon Trail is a 4.8 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Salt Flat, TX.
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    • Richards, Texas

      Hike the Lone Star Hiking Trail: Trailhead 1 to Lake Conroe

      20 mi / 450 ft gain
      The Trail Trailhead #1 of the Lone Star Hiking Trail puts you in an isolated part of East Texas where you can truly experience nature and peace. The trails are marked with squares and are normally well kept and clean, but you will have to navigate over fallen trees and through muddy creek bottoms...
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    • San Antonio, Texas

      Hike Restoration Way Trail Loop

      5.1 mi / 511 ft gain
      The Restoration Way Trail Loop is a 5.1 mile loop hike located in Northwest San Antonio within  Friedrich Park. The trail is definitely one of the more challenging trails in the park.  Portions of the trail are paved, however this particular loop is not recommended for those that have mobility l...
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    • Johnson City, Texas

      Hike Wolf Mountain, Juniper Ridge And South Loop Equestrian Trail

      6.6 mi / 374 ft gain
      The Wolf Mountain, Juniper Ridge and South Loop Equestrian Trail is a 6.6 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively moderate, with few incl...
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    • Big Bend National Park, Texas

      Hike South Rim Trail Boot Springs Trail

      11.96 mi / 2740 ft gain
      Emory Peak via South Rim Trail and Boot Springs Trail is a 14.9 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Big Bend National Park, TX.
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    • Vanderpool, Texas

      Hike Lost Maples East And West Canyon

      5.0
      11.3 mi / 1 ft gain
      The Lost Maples East and West Canyon trail is an 11.30 mile out-and-back hike located in Lost Maples State Park, right outside of Vanderpool, Texas. The trail provides scenic overlooks, beautiful maple trees, and an abundance of nature. The trail, along with the park, is most known for its beauti...
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    • Bandera, Texas

      Hike the Medina Loop

      5 mi / 1800 ft gain
      The Photos as seen above are from the Medina Loop hike.  I'll preface by saying that this isn't the hike I went to the park for, yet I'm incredibly satisfied with the experience.   The Medina loop had everything you'd want in a hike.  Mixed terrains, wildlife to watch, and glimpses of expansive v...
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    • San Marcos, Texas

      Hike Limbo Loop

      1 mi / 55 ft gain
      The Limbo Loop is a 1-mile loop hike in San Marcos, Texas found within the Purgatory Creek Green space. The trail is a filled with nature and wildlife. The trail is beautiful during the spring, with an abundance of wildflowers. It is mostly shaded, with few inclines. The trail is family and dog-...
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