Hiking

Features

Longhorn Cavern State Park The cave at Longhorn Cavern State Park is the main focus of and namesake of the park. But that just means that you won't encounter too many people on its trail.

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

Slaughter Creek Preserve Trail An Austin-area parcel set aside to protect water quality serves double duty as a hiking and biking venue.

Mary Moore Searight Park This South Austin parks boasts several trails including paved and natural surfaces.

Looking uphill at the trail just hiked. Doeskin Ranch includes an interesting mix of prairie and Juniper-Oak brush, a bit more natural than much of the Hillcountry these days. Balcones Canyonlands NWR - Doeskin Ranch

Recent Log Entries

Nice hike to hilltop gmtjoy hiked Bull Creek Preserve
Fun two loops on my bike. A couple of challenging rock fields. gmtjoy hiked Discovery Well Cave Preserve
Revisited - still shady, now with butterflies plectrudis hiked Bastrop County Nature Park
Got a little confused, but enjoyed the proximity to the creek plectrudis hiked Commons Ford - Waterfall Trail
Pleasant stroll through semi-yuppified East Austin neighborhoods plectrudis hiked Crestview/Highland Urban Trail (Red Line Trail)