Hiking

Features

Commons Ford - Waterfall Trail A not well known trail in a not well known Austin park can lead to some unexpected solitude.

Good Water Trail The Good Water Trail nearly encircles the Lake Georgetown Reservoir. At more than 16 miles in length, it consists of the longest single trail distance to be found in Central Texas.

Westcave Preserve The guided tour on this short hike packs a lot of information about the grotto here.

Grelle Recreation Area This hidden gem near Lake Travis provides nice terrain and no crowds.

The bountiful wildflowers drew a large number of butterflies to the area. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park

Recent Log Entries

my new yr hike jimmy peace hiked Balcones Park
Great park, nice paved trail with basketball courts, picnic areas, streams/ponds Sherri hiked Rosemary Denny Park
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my first trip, not much to see, jimmy peace hiked Stephenson Preserve
first time here jimmy peace hiked Panther Canyon Nature Trail

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Best Hikes Near Austin and San Antonio (Best Hikes Near Series)
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Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Near Austin/San Antonio author Kieth Stelter details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the graeter Austin/San Antonio area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activites close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.