Texas
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
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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 -
Wimberley, Texas
Old Baldy Trail
5.00.17 mi / 92 ft gainOld Baldy Trail is a 0.2 mile out-and-back trail located between FM 2325 and FM 12 in Wimberley, Texas. The trail leads to the summit of a large hill with an overlook of the town and its surrounding area. It's a great location for a picnic or to just hang out and definitely worth the effort. Fa...Read more -
San Marcos, Texas
Hike Lower Purgatory Creek Greenspace To Dante's Trail Loop
3.5 mi / 173 ft gainThe Lower Purgatory Creek Greenspace to Dante's Trail Loop is a 3.5 mile loop hike located in San Marcos, Texas. The trail is great for hiking, biking and general exercise. It's shaded for the most part. The trail is very rocky and uneven at certain points, but flat and smooth at others. It's a f...Read more -
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Hike the Outer Mountain Loop
32 mi / 5000 ft gainThe Outer Mountain Loop is a 3-day hike in Big Bend National Park. It traditionally starts at the trailhead in the Chisos Basin, leaving the Lodge area by way of the Pinnacles Trail. You then follow the Boot Canyon Trail to the Juniper Canyon Trail, which leads out of the Chisos Mountains to the ...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 -
Austin, Texas
Hike the Bull Creek Loop
4 mi / 100 ft gainPart park, part preserve, St. Edwards Park is not too well known, even among long time Austin residents. It's hidden away on old Spicewood Springs Road, beyond the Loop 360 boundary beyond which most people do not venture. The park consists of two parts, one park and one preserve. The portion of ...Read more -
Denton, Texas
Hike Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center Loop Trail
4.53.3 mi / 59 ft gainClear Creek Natural Heritage Center Loop Trail is a 3.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near Denton, TX.Read more -
Frisco, Texas
Big Bluestem Trail
1.96 mi / 281.28 ft gainThis is the first trail in Frisco's master plan for Grand Park. At this point, the trail is seldom used, especially during the week and offers a quick hike for those wanting a little exercise during the day or a quick hike in the evening.  The trailhead parking lot is just south of Cottongin Rd....Read more