Liberty Hill, Texas
Top Spots in and near Liberty Hill
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Johnson City, Texas
Hike Wolf Mountain, Juniper Ridge And South Loop Equestrian Trail
6.6 mi / 374 ft gainThe Wolf Mountain, Juniper Ridge and South Loop Equestrian Trail is a 6.6 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively moderate, with few incl...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Visit the Cathedral of Junk
4.7The Cathedral of Junk is a hidden gem within the Austin City Limits, actually located in the Artists backyard. Construction was started back in 1988 by Vince Hahnemann and he still continues to add to it to this day! Climb to the top of the tower to rock out on the drum set or maybe even catch a ...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 -
Taylor, Texas
Granger Lake Trail
7.54 mi / 400 ft gainGranger 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...Read more -
Salado, Texas
Hike the Chalk Ridge Falls Trail
3.02.5 mi / 131 ft gainThe 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 ...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike Onion Creek And Homestead Trail Loop
5.06.5 mi / 387 ft gainThe Onion Creek and Homestead Trail Loop is a 6.5 mile loop hike within McKinney Falls State Park, just outside of Austin city limits. The trail is long however pretty beginner level as there are not many inclines. The trail features two waterfalls: the Upper and Lower falls which are popular swi...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike the Homestead Trail
4.03.1 mi / 157 ft gainThe Homestead Loop hike is a 3.1 mile loop featuring the Lower Falls of McKinney Falls State Park. The hike is pretty intermediate and is mostly shaded. There are not many inclines. It is both dog- and kid-friendly. The trail does cross small streams, so be weary to bring water shoes/sandals. Th...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Relax at McKinney Falls
4.0McKinney Falls is separated into the Upper and Lower Falls along Onion Creek just 15 miles outside of Austin. The pin I dropped on the map gets you to the parking lot at the Upper Falls. From there it is a very short walk past the Smith Visitor Center to the falls. The upper falls offers some sha...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 -
Garfield, Texas
Hike the Southeast Metropolitan Park Primitive Trail
4.02.17 mi / 223 ft gainThe Southeast Metropolitan Park Primitive Trail is a quick 2.3 mile hike, perfect for families, hikers, and trail runners. This trail is dog friendly, and is open for use year round. This hike is lightly trafficked, so this is a great place to go if you are looking for some solitude.Read more -
Bend, Texas
Hike to Spicewood Springs via Spicewood Canyon Trail
5.03.81 mi / 367 ft gainSpicewood Spring is a spring-fed swimming hole in Colorado Bend State Park and can be reached in one of two ways. There is an out and back trail that will take about 3.6 miles round trip if you just want to swim, but I prefer turning it into a scenic hike that takes you through Spicewood Canyon a...Read more -
Lometa, Texas
Gorman Falls
4.03.23 mi / 427 ft gainGorman Falls is truly a gem of the Texas Hill Country. This waterfall is situated in Colorado Bend State Park, one of the most diverse state parks in the area, and is what is considered a "living" waterfall. While most waterfalls will get smaller over time, Gorman Falls gets bigger. This is due t...Read more -
Wimberley, Texas
Cliff Jump at Jacob's Well
5.0Jacob's well is a 12 foot opening that goes 23 feet deep in a riverbed in central Texas and makes for an awesome spot to escape the summer heat. Once you reach the parking lot there are signs that direct you on the very shot walk to the riverbed. The underwater cave is situated below a rock face ...Read more -
Llano, Texas
Catch a Sunset at Badu Park
Located in the small but fun town of Llano, Texas, Badu Park is a great location for catching a sunset, fishing, picnicking, or just plain chilling. This location is located about an hour and a half west of Austin, Texas (75 miles) but is well worth the drive for a day trip! The dam is a popular...Read more -
Cedar Creek, Texas
Pine Ridge Overlook
4.52.95 miPine Ridge Overlook is one of the longest hikes at McKinney Roughs Nature Area offering 2.7 miles through piney woods that overlook valleys and offer glimpses of the Colorado River. McKinney Roughs is considered a nature and learning park and requires a $5 entrance fee per-person at the Visitor ...Read more -
Wimberley, Texas
Old Baldy Trail
0.17 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