Texas
Looking for the best running 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 Running Spots in and near Texas
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Austin, Texas
Hike Valburn South Loop
1.02.3 mi / 334 ft gainThe Valburn South Loop is a 2.3 mile loop trail within the Bull Creek Greenbelt in Northwest Austin, Texas. The trail is known for its grand views of the surrounding Hill Country. The trail is shaded for the most part and is pretty rocky, good shoes are highly recommended. The trail is made up of...Read more -
Vanderpool, Texas
Hike the Lost Maples Extra Loop Trail
7.1 mi / 930 ft gainThe Lost Maples Extra Loop Trail is 7.1 loop hike that loops around the majority of the park. It is highly trafficked and offers stunning views of the Texas Hill Country landscape. Please be advised that there are several challenging inclines and steep portions of the trail, so hiking shoes and p...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike Lost Trail
1.5 mi / 52 ft gainLost Trail is a 1.3 mile loop hike through the Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt in northwest Austin, Texas. The trail features a beautiful waterfall, an abundance of wildlife and wildflowers, several benches, and many beautiful scenes. During the wet season, the creek fills up and flows very nicely. T...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 -
Cypress, Texas
Hike Cypress Creek Trail
2.3 mi / 36 ft gainThis trail is great for all skill levels and a number of different activities like walking, hiking, running, and bird watching. The trail itself is partially paved, but has access to more wooded, grassy, and dirt areas too. Be on the lookout for both wildlife and wildflowers along the way. To a...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Yucca and Hillview Nature Trail Loop South
5.03.41 mi / 230 ft gainYucca and Hillview Nature Trail Loop South is a 3.4 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 natur...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike Barton Greenbelt Trail Via Barton Creek Plaza
6.6 mi / 380 ft gainThe Barton Greenbelt Trail via Barton Creek Plaza is a 6.6 mile out-and-back hike located within the Barton Creek Greenbelt. This trail follows along the creek and features a couple prominent waterfalls that also serve as popular swimming holes in the summer months. Depending on the rainfall for ...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike Mueller Park Trail
4.02.6 mi / 78 ft gainThe Mueller Park Trails total a distance of 5 miles with a 2.6 mile loop hike that takes you by some waterfalls located in Austin, TX. You can wander around Mueller Lake or the pond in Southwest Greenway, where man-made waterfalls can be viewed, or both! In addition to the waterfalls, the Southwe...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Main Loop to Restoration Way Trail
5.63 mi / 958 ft gainMain Loop to Restoration Way Trail is a ~5.6 mile loop hike 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 trail is prim...Read more -
San Marcos, Texas
Hike Purgatory Creek Overlook Via Dante's Trail
2.8 mi / 209 ft gainThe Purgatory Creek Overlook via Dante's Trail is a 2.8 mile out-and-back hike located within the Purgatory Creek Greenspace area just south of San Marcos, Texas. This particular section of the Greenspace is made of flattened crushed gravel and is mostly shaded. The trail is very well maintained ...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Hike Restoration Way Trail Loop
5.1 mi / 511 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Cleburne, Texas
White Tail Hollow Trail
4.01.65 mi / 230 ft gainWhite-tail Hollow Trail is a 1.6 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Cleburne, TX.Read more -
San Marcos, Texas
Hike Dante's Trail And Backend Loop
2.5 mi / 213 ft gainThe Dante's Trail and Backend Loop is a 2.5 mile loop hike located within the Purgatory Creek Greenspace area just south of San Marcos, Texas. This particular section of the Greenspace is made of flattened crushed gravel and is mostly shaded. The trail is very well maintained and several benches ...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Hike Main Loop And Juniper Trail
4.02.7 mi / 308 ft gainMain Loop and Juniper Trail is a 2.7 mile loop hike located in Northwest San Antonio within Friedrich Park. This park and trail are both highly trafficked and popular for hiking. Portions of the trail are paved, however there are parts that are not and have a dirt/natural path. This trail is pri...Read more -
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 -
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