Blanco, Texas
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Blanco
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San Antonio, Texas
Hike the Hillview Nature Trail
2.9 mi / 285 ft gainThe Hillview Nature Trail is a 2.9 mile loop hike located in Northwest San Antonio within Eisenhower Park. This trail is extremely heavily trafficked. 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 attrac...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Yucca And Hillview Nature Trail Loop South
3.41 mi / 230 ft gainYucca 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...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Yucca And Hillview Nature Trail Loop North
2.44 mi / 223 ft gainThe Yucca and Hillview Nature Trail Loop North is a 2.4 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 n...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Take a Stroll on the Dick Nichols Park Trail
1.09 mi / 16 ft gainThe Dick Nichols Park Trail is a 1 mile loop neighborhood park trail located in Southwest Austin. The trail is completely flat and is entirely paved. It circles the park and is equally shaded and exposed. It's very kid-friendly and perfect for walking the dog, biking, trail running, hiking, and e...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike the Western Oaks Trail
1.74 mi / 49 ft gainThe Western Oaks Trail is a 1.7 mile trail located in the Legend Oaks neighborhood in Southwest Austin, Texas. The trail is looping however there are several interconnecting trails which can shorten or lengthen the duration of the hike. The trail is mostly flat and made of crushed gravel. It is p...Read more -
Marble Falls, Texas
Camp at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area
6 mi / 80 ft gainAfter turning off Highway 1431 you'll drive through a little quiet and narrow one road neighborhood to arrive at the entrance to Shaffer Bend Recreation Area. From there you will drive down a dirt road which will take you almost all the way through Shaffer Bend's 523 acre lot, and lead you direct...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Stephenson Preserve Loop
2.17 mi / 243 ft gainThe Stevenson Preserve Trail is a 1.5 mile loop hike located in South Austin. The outer trail makes a large loop around the entire park, however there are several interconnecting trails within the loop. This trail system is part of the Stephenson Preserve, which is also connected to the Longview ...Read more -
Fredericksburg, Texas
Enchanted Rock Summit Trail
5.01.27 mi / 400 ft gainEnchanted Rock Summit Trail is an out-and-back hike that offers expansive views in Hill Country from the 1823ft summit of Enchanted Rock located near Llano, TX. Keep in mind that this trail can get crowded on holidays and weekends. The park closes to visitors if it's overcrowded, so be sure to ma...Read more -
Fredericksburg, Texas
Turkey Peak via Turkey Pass Trail
4.01.19 mi / 184 ft gainThere isn't an official trail to Turkey Peak, but it is one of the best views in the park. This is no easy climb, so be prepared to be sweating! From the parking lot head towards the Gazebo. From there begins the Summit Trail that leads to the top of Enchanted Rock, but you want to stay right, t...Read more -
Fredericksburg, Texas
Enchanted Rock Loop
4.95.13 mi / 344 ft gainOnce inside the park, you can't miss either parking lots that are surrounded by picnic tables and well marked signs pointing towards the trails. There are also some public restrooms and a truck with some snacks. Once geared up, head straight towards the Summit Trail and begin your adventure! The...Read more -
Llano, Texas
Primitive Camp at Moss Lake
3.3 mi / 300 ft gainEnchanted Rock is one of the most popular destinations in Texas, but if you want to enhance your experience at this treasured site, I suggested primitive camping at Moss Lake. The majority of the campsites are drive-up or walk-in and become overcrowded, especially on the weekends. Moss Lake is th...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike Mary Moore Searight Park Trail
2.1 mi / 65 ft gainThe outer loop trail at Mary Moore Searight park is 2.1 miles and is interconnected by several smaller trails, which can be used to shorten the length of the hike. The trail is relatively easy with very few inclines and declines. The trail is mostly very thin crushed gravel and great for an easy ...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Hike the Mud Creek Loop at McAllister Park
1.5 mi / 181 ft gainI love McAllister Park. Sure it can get a little stinky after the torrential Texas rains sweep through, but on a clear, dry day you can always find a new and LOVELY trail. The Mud Creek Loop (or the Green Loop) is a 1.5 mile dirt trail used by hikers and mountain bikers. The trail itself is rela...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Hike Mc Allister Park Blue Loop Trail
4.06.7 mi / 236 ft gainMcAllister Park Blue Loop Trail is a 6.7 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near San Antonio, TX.Read more -
Travis County, Texas
Hike Violet Crown Trail: Zilker to 360 Trailhead
3.03.7 mi / 282 ft gainThe Violet Crown Trail: Zilker to 360 is 3.7 mile out-and-back stretch through the Barton Creek Greenbelt. The trail begins in Zilker Park and follows Barton Creek all the way south to Loop 360. Parking can be found at Zilker Park. Though on weekends and during the summer time, the park is usuall...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike Hill of Life Hiking Trail
4.53.1 mi / 328 ft gainThe Hill of Life hiking trail is an out-and-back hiking trail around 3 miles long total. Parking is parallel parking on the street and can be found in the neighborhood where the trailhead is located. The trail begins with a half mile descent down a very rocky and gravel-ridden trail. The descent ...Read more