The Best Backpacking in Gainesville

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

Top backpacking spots in and near Gainesville

Valley View, Texas

Hike Johnson Branch Trail

7.9 mi / 436 ft gain

Johnson Branch Trail is a 7.9 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Valley View, TX.
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Gordonville, Texas

Hike Cross Timbers Hiking Trail

10.3 mi / 1 ft gain

Cross Timbers Hiking Trail is a 14.2 mile point-to-point hike that takes you by a river located near Gordonville, TX.
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Alvord, Texas

Hike Lbj Grasslands Yellow Trail

9.6 mi / 518 ft gain

LBJ Grasslands Yellow Trail is a 9.6 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Alvord, TX.
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Alvord, Texas

Hike Lbj Grasslands Blue Trail

14.6 mi / 777 ft gain

LBJ Grasslands Blue Trail is a 14.6 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Alvord, TX.
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