Texas Hill Country Hikes
The Texas Hill Country offers an array of hikes at all skill and exertion levels. From leisurely strolls along the Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin to scaling the granite monolith of Enchanted Rock—and everything in between—there’s sure to be a hike that you and the family can enjoy.
Hiking Areas
Old Baldy
218 steps will lead you to the top of Old Baldy and 360° views of the Wimberley valley. Dogs allowed. Kid-friendly for older kids.
31 La Toya Trail
Wimberley, TX 78676
Latitude & Longitude: 30° 00′ 36.0″, -98° 06′ 58.0″
Pedernales Falls State Park
5,200-acre park with hiking & horseback riding trails, campsites, river swimming & scenic vistas. Dogs allowed. Kid-friendly hikes.
2585 Park Rd 6026
Johnson City, TX 78636
Latitude & Longitude: 30° 18′ 29.7″, -98° 15′ 28.0″
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Birds & wildlife, plus limestone canyons, plateaus & fall foliage along a river valley. Dogs allowed. Kid-friendly hikes.
37221 RM 187
Vanderpool, TX 78885
Latitude & Longitude: 29° 48′ 28.2″, -99° 34′ 14.2″
Enchanted Rock State Park
Dramatic 425-ft. pink granite monolith & wilderness area offering hiking, climbing, camping & more. Dogs allowed. Kid-friendly hikes offered.
16710 Ranch Rd 965
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Latitude & Longitude: 30° 29′ 43.1″, -98° 49′ 12.4″
Hill Country State Natural Area
Large park with rugged terrain offering 40 miles of multiuse trails, a campground & primitive sites. Dogs allowed. Kid-friendly hikes.
10600 Bandera Creek Rd
Bandera, TX 78003
Latitude & Longitude: 29° 37′ 41.6″, -99° 10′ 51.6″
Guadalupe River State Park
Natural area for canoeing, hiking, camping, fishing & horseback riding along 4 miles of river. Dogs allowed. Kid-friendly hikes.
3350 Park Rd 31
Spring Branch, TX 78070
Latitude & Longitude: 29° 52′ 06.3″, -98° 29′ 23.3″
McKinney Falls State Park
Popular site for camping, hiking, biking & fishing, & for “Old Baldy,” a 500+-year-old cypress tree. Dogs allowed. Kid-friendly hikes.
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy
Austin, TX 78744
Latitude & Longitude: 30° 11′ 01.7″, -97° 43′ 20.0″
Buescher State Park
Fishing, canoeing & hiking in a wooded area with a stocked lake, plus a scenic, hilly biking route. Dogs allowed. Good for kids with kid-friendly hikes.
100 Park Rd 1C
Smithville, TX 78957
Latitude & Longitude: 30° 02′ 21.7″, -97° 09′ 29.8″
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Tranquil park featuring multi-use trails from rugged to beginner-friendly, plus guided canyon hikes. Dogs allowed. Good for kids.
12861 Galm Rd
San Antonio, TX 78254
Latitude & Longitude: 29° 32′ 58.4″, -98° 45′ 53.4″
Colorado Bend State Park
Riverside park featuring a 60-ft. waterfall & caves, plus areas for hiking, fishing & camping. Dogs allowed. Good for kids.
2236 Park Hill Dr
Bend, TX 76824
Latitude & Longitude: 31° 03′ 55.4″, -98° 30′ 15.2″
Krause Springs
Forested park & campground with 32 natural springs, swimming holes, waterfalls, pool, trails & more. No pets. Kid friendly.
424 Co Rd 404
Spicewood, TX 78669
Latitude & Longitude: 30° 28′ 41.4″, -98° 09′ 04.7″
Westcave Preserve
Wildlife-rich conservation sanctuary home to a canyon waterfall, a wet grotto & savannah trails. No pets. Kid friendly.
24814 Hamilton Pool Rd
Round Mountain, TX 78663
Latitude & Longitude: 30° 20′ 13.1″, -98° 08′ 26.0″
Barton Creek Greenbelt
This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing. Dogs allowed. Kid friendly.
3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78704
Latitude & Longitude: 30° 14′ 40.8″, -97° 48′ 35.0″
Cibolo Center for Conservation
This educational center aims to bring nature alive through hands on-farm activities. Dogs allowed. Great for kids.
140 City Park Rd
Boerne, TX 78006
Latitude & Longitude: 29° 46′ 54.1″, -98° 42′ 32.8″
Garner State Park
Swimming & floating on the Frio River, plus hiking, & nightly dancing in summertime. Dogs allowed. Kid friendly. Playground.
234 RR 1050
Concan, TX 78838
Latitude & Longitude: 29° 35′ 57.2″, -99° 44′ 37.8″
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
Huge wildlife preserve featuring a canyon, river & fields inhabited by migratory birds. No pets. Good for kids.
24518 Ranch Rd 1431
Marble Falls, TX 78654
Latitude & Longitude: 30° 35′ 09.6″, -98° 02′ 22.9″
Purgatory Creek Natural Area
Recreation area with scenic overlooks & a trail system for hiking & biking, plus parking areas. Dogs allowed. Kid friendly.
2102 Hunter Road
San Marcos, TX 78666
Latitude & Longitude: 29° 52′ 39.0″, -97° 58′ 44.1″