Hiking

Features

Pace Bend This little known trail near Lake Travis might not have the best views, but the solitude is tough to beat.

Buescher State Park Nearby Bastrop State Park may get more visitors, but Buescher has its own path through the lost pines.

Pedernales Falls - Wolf Mountain Trail Though it doesn't run into the actual falls that gives the park its name, this is the park's signature hike.

Longhorn Cavern State Park The park is known for its cave. But that just means that you won't encounter too many people on its trail.

With so many wildflowers around it's no wonder that butterflies frequent the area. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Savanna Meadow Trail

Recent Log Entries

AustinSlacker hiked Goat Cave Preserve
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Wannabelikehike hiked Eisenhower Park
For my 60th burthday my daughter and I hiked this trail. Ed Kotapish hiked River Place Nature Trail
JJohnjacobsen hiked McKinney Roughs

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