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    • Bastrop, Texas

      Bike the Lost Pines of Bastrop

      13 mi / 823 ft gain
      In the fall of 2011, the most destructive fire in Texas history burned through Bastrop, just 45 minutes east of Austin, TX. This makes for an interesting, and eerie, bike ride. As you ride through the park, you can see the extent of damage the fire caused. It's also amazing to see the vegetation ...
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    • Cedar Creek, Texas

      Pine Ridge Overlook

      4.5
      2.95 mi
      Pine 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 ...
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    • Garfield, Texas

      Hike the Southeast Metropolitan Park Primitive Trail

      4.0
      2.17 mi / 223 ft gain
      The 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. 
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    • Burton, Texas

      Camp at Lake Somerville: Nail's Creek

      Lake Somerville State Park has two portions you can visit, Nails Creek on the South side of the lake, and Birch Creek located on the North side of the lake. Both offer a variety of activities including camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.Within the Nails Creek Unit you can se...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Hike Onion Creek And Homestead Trail Loop

      5.0
      6.5 mi / 387 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Hike the Homestead Trail

      4.0
      3.1 mi / 157 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Relax at McKinney Falls

      4.0
      McKinney 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...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Hike Mueller Park Trail

      4.0
      2.6 mi / 78 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Gonzales, Texas

      Hike the Ottine Swamp Trail

      4.0
      1.2 mi / 13 ft gain
      The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.Wide gravel partly shaded trail that is well maintained. $3 / person over 12 (or free with a Texas State Park Pass) to enter the park.
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    • Austin, Texas

      University of Texas Walk

      2.99 mi / 197 ft gain
      The University of Texas Walk is about a 3-mile loop trail around the University of Texas at Austin. Beginning at the LBJ Presidential Library, the trail loops around all of UT's most prominent landmarks, including the LBJ fountain, the Blanton Museum of Art and of course the renowned school tower...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Bike through Iconic Graffiti Landmarks in Austin

      5.0
      You don't have to rent a bike but it's the "Austin" thing to do. With plenty of pick up and drop off locations all throughout the city you can start the trip and end it whenever you feel like it! It's recommended to start the trip on South Congress at the bike rental located near Doc's Motorworks...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Watch the Mexican-Free-Tailed Bats Emerge from Congress Street Bridge

      Every evening, just as the sun sets, you can watch the 1.5 million bats take flight into the evening sky. This is great family fun and a must if you visit/are new to Austin. Parking is easy and nearby, however it is paid. There is a separate lot located in the Austin American Stateman parking lot...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Walk Through Austin State Capitol

      4.0
      3.4 mi / 101 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Visit the Cathedral of Junk

      4.7
      The 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 ...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Hike along Lady Bird Hike & Bike Trail

      10 mi
      The 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...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Hike Mary Moore Searight Park Trail

      2.1 mi / 65 ft gain
      The 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 ...
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    Camping and Lodging in Smithville

    Austin East KOA Holiday
    Austin, Texas

    Austin East KOA Holiday

    Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)
    Burton, Texas

    Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)

    Yegua Creek
    Brenham, Texas

    Yegua Creek

    Taylor
    Taylor, Texas

    Taylor

    Wilson H Fox
    Granger, Texas

    Wilson H Fox

    Willis Creek
    Granger, Texas

    Willis Creek

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Smithville

    Erin's Travel Guide to Austin, Texas

    Erin's Travel Guide to Austin, Texas

    Erin Newman-Mitchell

    10 Must-Do Adventures Near Austin, Texas

    10 Must-Do Adventures Near Austin, Texas

    The Outbound Collective

    Top 20 hikes near Austin, Texas

    Top 20 hikes near Austin, Texas

    Aurora Slaughter