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Looking for the best hiking 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 Hiking Spots in and near Texas

  • Plano, Texas

    Arbor Hills Mountain Bike Loop

    2.31 mi / 121 ft gain
    Arbor Hills Mountain Bike Loop is a 2.1 mile loop hike where you may see local wildlife located near Plano, TX.
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Kiest Park Trail

    5.0
    2.05 mi / 115 ft gain
    Kiest Park Trail is a 2 mile loop that's great for stretching your legs and is dog-friendly. Kiest Park is located near Dallas, TX with parking off of Kiest Circle.
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Yucca And Hillview Nature Trail Loop North

    2.44 mi / 223 ft gain
    The 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...
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  • Fort Davis, Texas

    Skyline Drive Trail

    5.0
    4.16 mi / 764 ft gain
    Skyline Drive Auto Trail Drive is a 4.1 mile out and back hike that takes you past scenic views located near Fort Davis, TX.
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  • El Paso, Texas

    Hike Ron Coleman Short Trail

    5.0
    1.4 mi / 557 ft gain
    Ron Coleman Short Trail is a 1.4 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Fort Bliss, TX.
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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 Juniper Spring Via Wolf Mountain And Juniper Ridge

    8.4 mi / 462 ft gain
    Juniper Spring via Wolf Mountain and Juniper Ridge is a 8.4 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. This trail is moderately trafficked. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively ...
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  • El Paso, Texas

    Granola Bowl Loop Trail

    0.66 mi / 167 ft gain
    This trail can be hiked at different times of the year. In the spring there are several species in bloom and in the summer wildflowers. There are good views of the Franklin Mountains and West El Paso.
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  • El Paso, Texas

    Hike the Tom Mays Trail

    2.6 mi / 502 ft gain
    Hike this trail from the entrance of the State Park all the way to the parking lot of the Schaeffer Shuffle Trail. There are good views of the Franklin Mountains and lots of cacti and wildflowers to enjoy. This trail intersects with the Aztec Cave Trail and the Mundy Gap Trail.
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  • El Paso, Texas

    Hike the Mayberry Trail

    1.8 mi / 127 ft gain
    This is a great trail to be able to hike year-round. Great place to see wildlife and wildflowers in the spring and summer. Also a great place to see many species of cacti. This trail connects to the numerous trails in Lost Dog system and has great views of the Franklin Mountains.
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Hike South Rim Trail Boot Springs Trail

    11 mi / 2 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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  • Tyler, Texas

    Tyler State Park C And D Loop Trail

    3.43 mi / 377 ft gain
    Tyler State Park C and D Loop Trail is a 3.3 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Tyler, TX.
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  • El Paso, Texas

    South Franklin Mountain from Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

    3.4 mi / 1 ft gain
    This trail is closed for restoration. Please visit the Texas.gov/state-parks website for updates.  South Franklin Mountain from Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive is an out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near El Paso, TX.
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  • Seagoville, Texas

    Post Oak Trail

    3.0
    1.46 mi / 108 ft gain
    Post Oak Trail is an approximately 1.5 mile loop hike that is both family and dog friendly located near Seagoville, TX.
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  • El Paso, Texas

    Hike the Lower and Upper Foothills Trails

    8 mi / 500 ft gain
    Hike both trails and enjoy some very good views of the Franklin Mountains and the abundance of wildflowers particularly at the end of the summer. In the fall, enjoy the many beautiful grasses. The trails are not too steep  but long and are a pleasure to hike in sections. Bikers would not have any...
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Hike the Main Loop to Vista Loop to Fern Del Trail

    2.6 mi / 308 ft gain
    The Main Loop to Vista Loop to Fern Del Trail is a 2.4 mile loop trail located in Northwest San Antonio within Friedrich Park. Portions of the trail are paved, however this particular loop is not recommended for those that have mobility limitations because of the more strenuous inclines. This tr...
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