Travis County, Texas
Looking for the best hiking in Travis County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Travis County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Travis County
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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 -
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 -
Liberty Hill, Texas
Hike the Good Water Trail
5.012.6 mi / 1270 ft gainThe Good Water Trail which is part of the larger Good Water Loop, is a 12.6 mile point-to-point hike. This trail is heavily trafficked by both hikers and mountain bikers alike. It's a great trail for scenic views, nature, and wildlife. Please be advised that the trail is severely rocky and uneven...Read more -
Marble Falls, Texas
Camp at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area
6 mi / 80 ft gainAfter turning off Highway 1431 you'll drive through a little quiet and narrow one road neighborhood to arrive at the entrance to Shaffer Bend Recreation Area. From there you will drive down a dirt road which will take you almost all the way through Shaffer Bend's 523 acre lot, and lead you direct...Read more -
Taylor, Texas
Granger Lake Trail
7.54 mi / 400 ft gainGranger Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that starts off in Taylor Park in Granger Texas. At the end of the trail are primitive campsites, accessible by hike or by boat. This trail is used by hikers and bikers and dog-friendly on leash. Backcountry campground reservations for Fox Bottom Camp A...Read more -
New Braunfels, Texas
Hike the Panther Canyon Nature Trail
1.7 mi / 131 ft gainThis trail is perfect for the whole family (including dogs)! The trail is shared by walkers and runners. The Panther Canyon Nature Trail is open for use year round, and is a great location for birding. The trail is a bit rocky in spots - so shoes with ankle support are recommended.Read more -
Gonzales, Texas
Hike the Ottine Swamp Trail
4.01.2 mi / 13 ft gainThe 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.Read more