San Marcos, Texas
Top Spots in and near San Marcos
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Boerne, Texas
Paddle Guadalupe River at Berghiem
5.0Drive up to Bergheim Campgrounds located at 103 White Water Rd Boerne, TX 78006 for a safe place to park your vehicles. From Here you can rent kayaks, canoes or bring your own and can even arrange a drop-off or pick-up shuttle.A short 3-mile paddle to Edge Falls road is a great afternoon adventu...Read more -
Austin, Texas
St. Edwards Park Greenbelt Loop
0.75 mi / 43 ft gainParked in parking lot and walked yellow trail until it met up with the river then followed the river to the blue, purple, green trails back to parking lot. With many stops for photographs this little loop took less than an hour. North red is a little trail is longer. Where the yellow/orange/red ...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 -
Austin, Texas
St. Edwards Green and Red Loop
2.8 mi / 328 ft gainSt. Edwards Green and Red Loop is a 2.7 mile loop hike located in northwest, Austin, Texas. The trail is heavily trafficked, but has a great nature scene, including a multitude of bird species and wildflowers. Bull creek flows through the trail, creating a waterfall at one point which makes for a...Read more -
Austin, Texas
St. Edwards Park Yellow & Blue Trails
4.71.24 mi / 115 ft gainSt. Edwards Park offers 2 main trails taking you along a creek, up hill trails with gorgeous views from atop a bluff, through exposed meadows filled with prairie grasses and cacti, and to a small swimming hole with a rope swing. The Creek Trail is a much easier, family friendly hike compared to ...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Hike the Mud Creek Loop at McAllister Park
5.01.5 mi / 181 ft gainI love McAllister Park. Sure it can get a little stinky after the torrential Texas rains sweep through, but on a clear, dry day you can always find a new and LOVELY trail. The Mud Creek Loop (or the Green Loop) is a 1.5 mile dirt trail used by hikers and mountain bikers. The trail itself is rela...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Hike Mc Allister Park Blue Loop Trail
4.56.7 mi / 236 ft gainMcAllister Park Blue Loop Trail is a 6.7 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near San Antonio, TX.Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike the Great Hills Park Trail
2.31 mi / 127 ft gainThe Great Hills Park trail is a 2.3 mile point-to-point nature trail found within the Great Hills neighborhood of Northwest Austin. The trail is perfect for cycling, hiking, or just for taking a regular walk. The hike features a multitude of wildlife and is primarily shaded. There are several bat...Read more -
Spicewood, Texas
Camp at Pace Bend Park
4.4Pace Bend is a favorite camping and day use destination near Austin, Texas. The park is approximately 45 minutes West of Austin located off of Hwy 71 and offers visitors a wide range of recreational activities. There is an entrance fee of $10 per vehicle for Day Use only and $15 per vehicle for p...Read more -
Spicewood, Texas
Climb at Pace Bend Park
The "must have" campsite is along Marshall Cove in Pace Bend Park. From the park's entrance head straight along the road and take the 3rd left onto the Marshall Cove turnout. The sites are not numbered, but locating the site is pretty easy--it's on the left-hand side of the the road along the edg...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike or Bike the Walnut Creek Trail
3.74.4 mi / 190 ft gainWalnut Creek Park has a TON of little side trails that make this a must do if you are in or near the area. This particular trail (1 of 2 major ones) is a 15 mile loop but can be done as a shorter out and back. Once you park in the parking lot head southwest to find the trailhead and you're good t...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike Walnut Creek Metro Loop
4.08.8 mi / 534 ft gainWalnut Creek Metro Loop is an 8.8 mile loop hike located within Walnut Creek Metro Park in north Austin, Texas. The trail is moderately hiked and relatively easy. It's great for walking/running/cycling. There are many smaller trails that connect portions of the main loop and it's easy to get conf...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Walker Ranch Loop Trail
5.00.6 mi / 13 ft gainThe Walker Ranch Loop Trail is a 1.63-mile paved path nestled within the Walker Ranch Historic Landmark Park in San Antonio, Texas. This trail offers a serene environment for walking, jogging, and cycling, winding through lush landscapes and connecting to the broader Salado Creek Greenway syste...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Hike Geology Loop
5.01.5 mi / 26 ft gainGeology Loop is a 1.49 mile loop hike that takes you past scenic views located near San Antonio, TX.Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Water Loop
5.01.54 mi / 151 ft gainThe Water Loop Trail is a 1-mile pathway located within Phil Hardberger Park in San Antonio, Texas. This trail offers visitors a serene environment to explore the park’s natural beauty. Trail Features The trail’s surface alternates between decomposed granite and concrete paving, making it acc...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Bike the Salado Creek Trail System
5.07 miThis beautiful bike trail exists in the middle of San Antonio, and is an offshoot of the Salado Creek Greenway. You can start this trail past the electrical tower at the north end of the greenway. Park your car on Huber Rd (there are plenty of offices and shops you can park at, though you may ha...Read more