Waco, Texas

Top Spots in and near Waco

  • Waco, Texas

    Hike Cameron Park

    4.5
    7.2 mi / 639 ft gain
    Cameron Park is shared by hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and dog walkers. You can also fish and canoe in the park. The trail system offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape and is a great place to see wildflowers and wildlife.  There are restrooms, water fountai...
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  • Crawford, Texas

    Tonkawa Falls

    Tonkawa Falls Park is located just outside Crawford, TX (28 minutes, 21 miles) West from Waco, TX. The pocketed limestone bluffs that surround Tonkawa Falls hosts a number of established boulder problems ranging in difficulty from (V1 - V6+). Gravel parking is located to the North of the waterfal...
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  • Hubbard, Texas

    Stargaze at Hubbard City Lakes Park

    4.5
    Hubbard City Lakes Park is located about two miles south of the town center of Hubbard off of Highway 31. If you're heading south on 31 you'll make a right on to Country Road 3360 (and if you're heading north you'll make a left). It will be a dirt road, but I took my VW wagon on it so most cars ...
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  • Clifton, Texas

    Cliff Jump at Lake Whitney

    Lake Whitney is about 35 miles north of Waco, Texas. From Gholson Road, go left on Ranch Road 2114; then a left on Hwy 22, exit on FM 56 North, then exit on FM 2841. Google Maps will take you to the correct location if you head to Walling Bend Park.  There will be a parking lot on the left, and r...
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  • Mexia, Texas

    Navasota River Trail

    5.0
    3.37 mi / 197 ft gain
    Navasota River Trail is an approximately 3.4 mile out and back trail following along the Navasota with several viewpoints located near Mexia, TX. This is a great trail for hiking, running, or simply stretching your legs. Dogs are welcome on the trail on-leash. 
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  • Mexia, Texas

    Springfield Nature Trail

    5.0
    2.62 mi / 236 ft gain
    Springfield Nature Trail is a loop trail that runs along the southeast side of Springfield Lake in Fort Parker State Park located near Mexia, TX. This trail is used by both hikers and runners and is family friendly. Dogs are permitted on this trail. 
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  • Salado, Texas

    Hike the Chalk Ridge Falls Trail

    3.0
    2.5 mi / 131 ft gain
    The Chalk Ridge Falls Trail can be found within Chalk Ridge Falls Park just outside of Belton, Texas. The trail features one main waterfall as well as a neat suspension bridge. The hike to the waterfall and the bridge are not but about half a mile from the parking lot. Overall the trail is about ...
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  • Harker Heights, Texas

    Dana Peak Park Loop

    3.0
    8 mi / 705 ft gain
    This trail is shared by hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and trail runners. The trail is open year-round, but is best travelled from October through April. Dogs are allowed on this trail but should be kept on leash. The peak offers scenic views of central Texas. You can park inside or o...
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Camping and Lodging in Waco

Midway
Waco, Texas

Midway

Speegleville Park
Waco, Texas

Speegleville Park

Twin Bridges Group Shelter
Waco, Texas

Twin Bridges Group Shelter

Airport Beach Shelter
Waco, Texas

Airport Beach Shelter

Airport Park
Waco, Texas

Airport Park

Reynolds Creek
Waco, Texas

Reynolds Creek