The Hills, Texas
Looking for the best mountain biking in The Hills? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around The Hills. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Mountain Biking Spots in and near The Hills
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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 -
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 -
Austin, Texas
Hike the Little Fern Trail
0.5 mi / 140 ft gainThe Little Fern Trail is a 1.9 mile out-and-back hike that is a part of the River Place Nature Trail. It is perfect for hiking, walking, running, and biking. The trail is open for use year-round and is easy to follow, with lots of small, side waterfalls and lush greenery scattered along. The tree...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Turkey Creek Trail
2.72 mi / 259 ft gainTurkey Creek trail is a 2.7 mile out-and-back hike located within Emma Long Metropolitan Park in Northwest Austin, Texas. This trail is perfect for cycling, running, walking, and general exercise. The trail is made of dirt with few inclines. Please note, however, at the beginning of the trail the...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
Hike the Western Oaks Trail
1.74 mi / 49 ft gainThe Western Oaks Trail is a 1.7 mile trail located in the Legend Oaks neighborhood in Southwest Austin, Texas. The trail is looping however there are several interconnecting trails which can shorten or lengthen the duration of the hike. The trail is mostly flat and made of crushed gravel. It is p...Read more -
Spicewood, Texas
Hike through Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area
5.05.4 mi / 365 ft gainSpend all day wandering the endless fields of bluebonnets above the banks of the Colorado River in this hill country oasis. MuleshoeBend Recreation Area is just 50 minutes outside of Austin in Spicewood, TX. It has 540 acres of trails, camping, and picnic tables. The highlight of this park is the...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Take a Stroll on the Dick Nichols Park Trail
1.09 mi / 16 ft gainThe Dick Nichols Park Trail is a 1 mile loop neighborhood park trail located in Southwest Austin. The trail is completely flat and is entirely paved. It circles the park and is equally shaded and exposed. It's very kid-friendly and perfect for walking the dog, biking, trail running, hiking, and e...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Bull Creek South to North
3.67 mi / 335 ft gainThe Bull Creek Trail is an Out-and-Back trail along Bull Creek; it's a pretty beginner to intermediate hike. The trail follows along Bull Creek which runs between the hills of the Austin Hill Country. There are several waterfalls which can be found along the creek. The trail has multiple access p...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike the Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt Trail
5.02.86 mi / 78 ft gainPark in the lot off of Lakewood Drive (see map) to access the trail. This trail is good for all skill levels and is dog-friendly.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
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 -
Travis County, Texas
Hike Violet Crown Trail: Zilker to 360 Trailhead
3.03.7 mi / 282 ft gainThe Violet Crown Trail: Zilker to 360 is 3.7 mile out-and-back stretch through the Barton Creek Greenbelt. The trail begins in Zilker Park and follows Barton Creek all the way south to Loop 360. Parking can be found at Zilker Park. Though on weekends and during the summer time, the park is usuall...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls via Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail
3.03.23 mi / 141 ft gainThis hike is about 3.2 miles in total and is an out-and-back trail found within the Barton Creek Greenbelt stretch. The trail follows along the Barton Creek and is popularly known for the two major waterfalls it entails: Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls, which are very popular swimming destinations...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Three Falls Hike
7.35 mi / 600 ft gainThe Three Falls Hike is a 7.35 mile out and back hike located in the Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin, Texas. The hike is heavily trafficked. The trail takes you past three waterfalls, which during the summer time serve as extremely popular swimming holes. Please note that the flow of the waterf...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike the Mayfield Park Lake Trail
3.01 mi / 0 ft gainMayfield Nature Preserve is a 21-acre park located just west of downtown Austin, Texas. This nature preserve is unique from all other parks in Austin in that it that features free-roaming peacocks. It's a beautiful park full of beautiful nature and the trail leads down near the lake. The trail is...Read more