New Braunfels, Texas
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Top Hiking Spots in and near New Braunfels
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Johnson City, Texas
Hike Wolf Mountain And Juniper Ridge Trail Loop
5.011.2 mi / 472 ft gainWolf Mountain and Juniper Ridge Trail Loop is a 11.2 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 and well maintained. There is littl...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Rock Climb at Gus Fruh
0.5 mi / 50 ft gainNOTICE:For this activity it is necessary to have someone with lead climbing and belaying expertise. There is a wide range of difficulties on the routes. A guide that has climbed at this wall before is recommended. GETTING THERE:You can enter Gus Fruh from a couple of different points starting in ...Read more -
Round Mountain, Texas
Twin Falls Nature Trail at Pedernales Falls State Park
0.51 mi / 75 ft gainTwin Falls Nature Trail is a half mile loop trail located within Pedernales Falls State Park between Dripping Springs and Johnson, City, Texas. The trail head is located near the campgrounds and parking can be found near the bathrooms. It is an easy trail with a very slight descent. The trail its...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Swim at Gus Fruh
4.00.26 mi / 79 ft gainThe trailheads are located in neighborhoods and parking isn't really too much of an issue. The shortest entrance is located off Barton Hills Dr. A quick google search and you will find it and the labeled trail. You walk down into the Barton Creek Green Belt and your spirits are uplifted. That cra...Read more -
Johnson City, Texas
Hike the Wolf Mountain Trail
7.4 mi / 416 ft gainThe Wolf Mountain Trail is a 7.2 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 and well maintained. There is little shade but it is st...Read more -
Barton Creek Greenbelt: Trail 11, Texas
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail via Spyglass Trailhead
5.03.03 mi / 128 ft gainOutside of the fantastic job market, one of the most magical things about Austin is how quickly you can go from city life to being immersed in nature. Nearly every day, I take a quick jaunt down to the Barton Creek Greenbelt with my trusty companion, Sage the Chocolate Lab. We live within walking...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike Hill of Life Hiking Trail
4.53.1 mi / 328 ft gainThe Hill of Life hiking trail is an out-and-back hiking trail around 3 miles long total. Parking is parallel parking on the street and can be found in the neighborhood where the trailhead is located. The trail begins with a half mile descent down a very rocky and gravel-ridden trail. The descent ...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Sculpture Falls
4.22.23 mi / 577 ft gainSculpture Falls is a hidden gem that is part of the 7.9 mile long Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin. It's considered an urban oasis and is part of the Edwards Aquifer making the water temperatures in the summer about 70 degrees, and is a perfect way to cool off in the Texas heat! To find the trai...Read more -
Round Mountain, Texas
Explore Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
0.7 mi / 80 ft gainLocated about 25 miles from downtown Austin, Westcave Preserve is a beautiful and family-friendly day adventure. The trail is out-and-back about .7 miles long. It leads down into a very lush green canyon filled with a variety of plant species and ferns. At the end of the trail is the main feature...Read more -
Johnson City, Texas
Pedernales Falls
4.80.69 mi / 167 ft gainPedernales Falls drops 50 feet in elevation over 3,000 feet of titled, layered steps of limestone along the Pedernales River in Blanco County. In order to reach the falls you must enter Pedernales Falls State Park and follow the park road until the very end. There you'll find a parking lot and it...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Zilker Look Out Point
0.09 mi / 10.5 ft gainThis look out point is less than a quarter mile hike and is located within the Rollingwood neighborhood, just west of Loop 1 (Mopac Expressway). It faces east and is a great location for catching sunrise. The trail to the overlook is crushed gravel, but is very flat. This overlook is kid- and do...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Lady Bird Hike & Bike Trail
3.010 miThe Hike and Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake provides great views of the city skyline from several different perspectives. It's perfect for exercising or just taking a stroll on. It's about a 10 mile looping trail however there are several points in which you can cross the river and make the loo...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Walk Through Austin State Capitol
4.03.4 mi / 101 ft gainThe loop is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. This walking tour provides the visitor with many views of Texas History: the beautiful state capitol building, the capitol grounds filled with historic m...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve Loop
4.01.8 mi / 262 ft gainWild Basin Wilderness Preserve is managed as part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve and consists of 227 acres of beautiful Hill Country woodlands owned jointly by Travis County (164.4 acres) and St. Edwards University (62.6 acres). Wild Basin is open to visitors who can hike the 2.5 miles of t...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 -
Lakeway, Texas
Hike Hamilton Greenbelt
5.1 mi / 374 ft gainThe Hamilton Greenbelt is a 5.1 mile out-and-back neighborhood hike located in Lakeway, just 15 miles outside of downtown Austin. The trail is located in a neighborhood and is extremely well-maintained. At the entrance of the trail you will find a little garden area with a small waterfall and a s...Read more