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Texas

Whether you're looking for adventure near a city like Austin, Houston, or Dallas, or headed into the remote and beautiful Big Bend National Park, we've got you covered with Texas sized adventures.

Top Spots in and near Texas

  • Eustace, Texas

    Wolfpen Hike and Bike Green and Blue Trail Loop

    5.0
    3.28 mi / 171 ft gain
    Wolfpen Hike and Bike Green and Blue Trail is a loop trail starting at Purtis Creek Trailhead located near Eustace, TX. The adventure begins next to the lake offering a scenic starting point in Purtis Creek State Park. The trail is mostly flat and a little wider, making this not too strenuous of ...
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  • Culberson County, Texas

    Pratt Lodge Via McKittrick Canyon Trail

    4.8 mi / 341 ft gain
    Pratt Lodge via McKittrick Canyon Trail is a 4.8 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Salt Flat, TX.
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  • Fort Davis, Texas

    Indian Lodge Loop Trail

    5.0
    2.51 mi / 653 ft gain
    Indian Lodge Loop Trail is an approximately 2.5 mile loop dog-friendly trail located in Davis Mountains State Park near Fort Davis, TX. The trailhead starts from the parking area for Indian Lodge. Keep in mind that you'll need to walk along the road for the final part of the loop to return to the...
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  • San Marcos, Texas

    Hike Lower Purgatory Creek Greenspace To Dante's Trail Loop

    3.5 mi / 173 ft gain
    The Lower Purgatory Creek Greenspace to Dante's Trail Loop is a 3.5 mile loop hike located in San Marcos, Texas. The trail is great for hiking, biking and general exercise. It's shaded for the most part. The trail is very rocky and uneven at certain points, but flat and smooth at others. It's a f...
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  • Spring, Texas

    Hike Spring Creek Nature Trail

    13.3 mi / 219 ft gain
    Spring Creek Nature Trail is a 13.3 mile point-to-point hike that takes you by a river located near Spring, TX.
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  • El Paso, Texas

    Hike the Hueco Tanks Nature Trail

    1.5 mi
    The nature trail is an easy trail to walk and gives you very good views of the rock formations. To see the pictographs you will have to hike up the North Mountains to get the best views. The West and East Mountains are only accessible by guided tours. During the summer and fall when there is wate...
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  • Sugar Land, Texas

    Oyster Creek Loop

    1.67 mi / 82 ft gain
    Oyster Creek Loop is a loop trail that runs along Oyster Creek and has views of White Lake on your return. This trail is located in Cullinan Park near Sugar Land, TX. The trail is dog-friendly and is frequently used by people trail running or simply out for a stroll. 
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  • Big Bend National Park, Texas

    Upper Burro Mesa Pouroff

    3.63 mi / 413 ft gain
    While you may question what scenery the Upper Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail could offer given the initial view, enjoy the stroll through the Chihuahuan desert as you gradually find your way into a narrowing gravelly wash. You'll have to pass down a few dry falls of varying height, the final passable f...
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  • Austin, Texas

    Hike the Bull Creek Loop

    4 mi / 100 ft gain
    Part 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 ...
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Hike Mc Allister Park Blue Loop Trail

    4.0
    6.7 mi / 236 ft gain
    McAllister Park Blue Loop Trail is a 6.7 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near San Antonio, TX.
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  • Austin, Texas

    Valburn to Bull Creek Loop

    1.6 mi / 170 ft gain
    The Valburn to Bull Creek Loop is a 1.6 mile loop hike through the Bull Creek Greenbelt  located in Northwest Austin, Texas. The trail follows alongside the creek and is pretty rocky and steep with many changes in elevation. The trail is very scenic and has many wildlife watching opportunities, a...
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  • El Paso, Texas

    Hike to West Cottonwood Springs Trail

    1.6 mi / 781 ft gain
    Start your hike from the west cottonwood trail parking lot and ascend through some nice desert vegetation. The trail is rather rocky and has lots of loose rocks so step carefully. You'll pass by the old copper mine and then proceeded up the steep arroyo to the spring and cottonwood trees for very...
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  • Austin, Texas

    Hike Valburn South Loop

    1.0
    2.3 mi / 334 ft gain
    The 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...
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  • El Paso, Texas

    Mundy's Gap Trail

    3.36 mi / 1161 ft gain
    You can start hiking the trail either from the West side or East side. I started on the West side at the Agave Trail. The climb up the mountain is not too hard and offers good views of the mountains. There are some very interesting rock formations on the east side. You can continue the trail to t...
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Main Loop to Restoration Way Trail

    5.63 mi / 958 ft gain
    Main Loop to Restoration Way Trail is a ~5.6 mile loop hike located in Northwest San Antonio within Friedrich Park. Portions of the trail are paved, however this particular loop is not recommended for those that have mobility limitations because of the more strenuous inclines. This trail is prim...
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  • San Marcos, Texas

    Hike Limbo, Dante, and Ripheus Loop

    2 mi / 98 ft gain
    The Limbo, Dante, and Ripheus Loop is a 2-mile loop hike in San Marcos, Texas found within the Purgatory Creek Green space. The trail is a filled with nature and is perfect for escaping the business of town. The trail is beautiful during the spring, with an abundance of wildflowers. It is mostly ...
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