Best trails in Austin, Texas

There is a $10 fee per day per hiker. Credit Card Payments only. Children 12 and under with an adult are free. See the park page here for more information: http://www.riverplacelimiteddistrict.org/trails.html Great trail with tons of stairs. Even more challenging if you park at the park at the bottom of the neighborhood and run up the hill, however this is not for the light of heart. Some cool lookout points along the way. Absolutely beautiful drive to this trail. The trail itself is challenging, as there are tons of steps! There is a lot of scenic variation throughout the hike, and the journey is almost all shaded. The trail is well groomed but some portions are pretty rocky.Show more

NOTE: the Barton Creek Greenbelt has reopened but you will need to make online reservations ahead of time to hike here. https://web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/txaustinwt.wsc/search.html?module=PST A pretty clear trail with loads of beautiful wildflowers!Show more

A nice family-friendly trail around a lake in the heart of Austin, TX. Accessibility: This trail is paved, wide (typically at least four feet), and mostly gentle with an estimated max grade of 5%.Show more

Please note that the road to the trailhead was reported closed on July 3rd, 2020. Please check road conditions before hiking. Rocky and rooty terrain make for great exercise and practice on this trail. There are some climbs near the back which, while not very long, are still pretty decent. The signage and the trail itself is good enough that it'd be hard to get lost. And there are usually other people around, in case of injury. At the back of the trail, the loop part, there are several trails which branch off. You get to climb a little more, and the trails are a little more windy and single track and smooth- at least near the beginning. So if you're running (or hiking or whatever) and are like, "Man, that was a quick trip", you could always take one of the "off trail" trails at the back to add some more exploring and mileage.Show more

This is a great route for dogs, bikes, and walking. Many enjoy sunbathing at the creek while dogs playing in the water. There are many interconnecting trails in the area to extend this hike and continue exploring. Please note that is not advised to travel along the route when conditions are wet. Walking and biking along the wet clay can further the damage done by rain.Show more

Please note that reservations are required for day passes either online or over the phone.Show more