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    • Harker Heights, Texas

      Dana Peak Park Loop

      3.0
      8 mi / 705 ft gain
      This trail is shared by hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and trail runners. The trail is open year-round, but is best travelled from October through April. Dogs are allowed on this trail but should be kept on leash. The peak offers scenic views of central Texas. You can park inside or o...
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    • Salado, Texas

      Hike the Chalk Ridge Falls Trail

      3.0
      2.5 mi / 131 ft gain
      The Chalk Ridge Falls Trail can be found within Chalk Ridge Falls Park just outside of Belton, Texas. The trail features one main waterfall as well as a neat suspension bridge. The hike to the waterfall and the bridge are not but about half a mile from the parking lot. Overall the trail is about ...
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    • Liberty Hill, Texas

      Hike the Good Water Trail

      5.0
      12.6 mi / 1270 ft gain
      The Good Water Trail which is part of the larger Good Water Loop, is a 12.6 mile point-to-point hike. This trail is heavily trafficked by both hikers and mountain bikers alike. It's a great trail for scenic views, nature, and wildlife. Please be advised that the trail is severely rocky and uneven...
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    • Georgetown, Texas

      Hike Good Water Trail Loop From Cedar Breaks

      10.1 mi / 688 ft gain
      The Good Water Trail Loop from Cedar Breaks is a 10.1 mile loop hike that begins within Cedar Breaks Park, just northeast of Georgetown, Texas. The trail is heavily trafficked and even more so on weekends. There are several inclines and declines, but nothing too significant. The trail has rough t...
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    • Georgetown, Texas

      Crockett Gardens and Falls

      4.5
      7.68 mi / 1030 ft gain
      This is a 7.6 mile out-and-back trail snaking along the banks of Lake Georgetown. The trailhead is located in Cedar Breaks Park. There is no fee to hike the trail however there are fees for camping, boating, or picnicking so be sure to tell the attendants you are just there to hike. Once through ...
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    • Georgetown, Texas

      Good Water Loop

      5.0
      25.58 mi / 2241 ft gain
      The Good Water Loop is a loop trail around the San Gabriel River through Russel Park and Sawyer Park. Just outside of Georgetown, Texas, this trail is perfect for a lengthy trail run or for an overnight backpacking trip. This trail is open year-round, and dogs are allowed to use this trail if kep...
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    • Georgetown, Texas

      Hike the San Gabriel River Trail

      7.6 mi / 498 ft gain
      The San Gabriel River trailhead is found within Cedar Breaks Park, just northeast of Georgetown, Texas. The trail is a 7.6 mile moderate out-and-back trail. The trail is heavily trafficked and even more so on weekends. There are several inclines and declines, but nothing too significant. The trai...
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    • Georgetown, Texas

      Hike the Pickett Trail

      3.5
      1.7 mi / 66 ft gain
      The trail features a gorgeous river, and is enjoyable for all skill levels. Dogs are allowed to use this trail, but must be kept on leash.  Parking at Blue Hole Park is relatively easy. Once parked, head west down the river for about a quarter mile and you'll find some picnic tables and a pavili...
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    • Georgetown, Texas

      Blue Hole in Georgetown

      5.0
      Head to the location pin and you will find free parking. Get out and head north on S Rock Street and you will come across a wide sidewalk that runs parallel with the South Fork San Gabriel River. Look East and you will see the Blue Hole about 600ft away. The waterfall has 3 levels. The first leve...
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    • Georgetown, Texas

      Hike San Gabriel River From Blue Hole

      10.4 mi / 380 ft gain
      San Gabriel River from Blue Hole is a 10.4 mile out and back hike that follows along the North San Gabriel River in Georgetown, Texas. The trail is moderately trafficked. A large majority of the trail is paved, shaded, and well-maintained. It provides beautiful views of the river with an abundan...
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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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    • Crawford, Texas

      Bouldering at Tonkawa Falls Park

      Tonkawa Falls Park is located just outside Crawford, TX (28 minutes, 21 miles) West from Waco, TX. The pocketed limestone bluffs that surround Tonkawa Falls hosts a number of established boulder problems ranging in difficulty from (V1 - V6+). Gravel parking is located to the North of the waterfal...
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    • Leander, Texas

      Explore Dinosaur Tracks in Leander

      4.1
      1 mi
      About a half mile west from the Hwy 183 bridge that crosses the South Fork of the San Gabriel River lies approximately 12 dinosaur footprints embedded in the river bed. Not many people know about the dinosaur tracks just northwest of Austin in Leander, Texas. This is not a marked trail, there ar...
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    • Cedar Park, Texas

      Hike the Brushy Creek Regional Trail

      4.5
      6.5 mi / 85 ft gain
      Park in the big lot off E Little Elm Trail Road (see map) to access the trailhead. Trail is accessible year round and is dog-friendly. 
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    • Leander, Texas

      Hike the Cactus Rocks Trail

      2.0
      1.01 mi / 177 ft gain
      The Cactus Rocks Trail is located in Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge near Leander, Texas. The trail is a 1 mile loop perfect for kids, hikers, trail runners, and birding expeditions (watch for the golden-cheeked warbler, an endangered species). You will see a variety of naturally oc...
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    • Marble Falls, Texas

      Balcones Canyonlands Sunset Deck

      The Sunset deck at Balcones Canyonlands is an amazing family- and pet-friendly spot. Parking is only about 100 feet from the overlook and is easily accessible for any and everyone. The overlook is absolutely serene and great for a picnic. There is also a small beginner trail ("Ridgeline Trail") n...
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    Camping and Lodging in Harker Heights

    Dana Peak
    Harker Heights, Texas

    Dana Peak

    Union Grove
    Salado, Texas

    Union Grove

    Stillhouse
    Belton, Texas

    Stillhouse

    Westcliff
    Belton, Texas

    Westcliff

    Belton Lakeview Park
    Belton, Texas

    Belton Lakeview Park

    Live Oak Ridge
    Belton, Texas

    Live Oak Ridge