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Get outdoors with this guide to 60 of the best hiking trails within an hour or so from San Antonio and Austin, Texas, leading you to scenic beauty.
The best way to experience central Texas is by hiking it! Get into nature with local author and hiking expert Charlie Llewellin. This full-color guide helps you locate and access the top hikes within 60 miles of San Antonio or Austin. The selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.
Immerse yourself in natural beauty on the Hamilton Pool Preserve hike, with sights like the famous grotto and plenty of wildlife. Explore the city from a new perspective on the Lady Bird Lake: Boardwalk Loop, where skyline views meet lakeside walking. Bring the entire family to the Guadalupe River State Park Loop, where Central Texans flock to cool off in the waterway. With Charlie as your guide, you’ll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of the best hikes in the Hill Country!
Inside you’ll find:
- A perfect blend of popular routes and hidden gems—all near home
- Expert tips about where to hike and what to expect when you get there
- Key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail
- Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles
- The author’s recommended hikes by category
Whether you’re a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Antonio & Austin provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure—all in, near, or between the two cities.
Charlie Llewellin moved to Austin in 1991 and soon started exploring the state’s varied landscapes, from woods to desert to prairies and the coast. A writer and photographer, he continues to wander the Hill Country and beyond.
Overview Map
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
60 Hikes by Category
Introduction
Austin
- Barton Creek Greenbelt: Spyglass to 360
- Barton Creek Greenbelt: Three Falls Hike
- Bauerle Ranch Greenbelt Loop
- Bull Creek Greenbelt: Inga’s Trail
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park: Turkey Creek Trail
- Lady Bird Lake: Boardwalk Loop
- Lower Shoal Creek Greenbelt
- Mary Moore Searight Metro Park: Slaughter Creek Greenbelt
- Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
- McKinney Falls State Park: Homestead Trail
- McKinney Falls State Park: Onion Creek Hike and Bike Trail
- McKinney Roughs Nature Park: Bluffs and Bottoms
- McKinney Roughs Nature Park: Pine Ridge Loop
- River Place Nature Trail
- Spicewood Valley Trail
- St. Edward’s Greenbelt
- Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
North of Austin
- Bluffs of the North Fork San Gabriel River
- Brushy Creek Regional Trail
- Cedar Breaks Park: Crockett Garden and Falls
- Comanche Bluff Trail
- Doeskin Ranch: Rimrock, Shin Oak, and Creek Trails
- Lake Georgetown: Overlook Trail
- Randy Morrow Trail
- Stillhouse Hollow Lake: Dana Peak Park
Southeast of Austin
- Bastrop State Park Loop
- Colorado River Refuge
- Lockhart State Park Loop
- Monument Hill History and Nature Walk
- Palmetto State Park Loop
West of Austin
- Enchanted Rock State Natural Area: Loop and Summit Trails
- Enchanted Rock State Natural Area: Turkey Pass Loop
- Hamilton Pool Preserve
- Inks Lake State Park
- Pedernales Falls State Park: Cypress Mill Loop
- Pedernales Falls State Park: Wolf Mountain Loop
San Antonio
- Comanche Lookout Loop
- Crownridge Canyon Natural Area Loop
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Park: Hillview Natural Trail
- Friedrich Wilderness Loop
- Government Canyon State Natural Area: Bluff Spurs Overlooks
- Government Canyon State Natural Area: Chula Vista Loop
- Government Canyon State Natural Area: Joe Johnston Route
- Leon Creek Greenway North
- McAllister Park Loop
- Medina River Natural Area Loop
- Phil Hardberger Park
- San Antonio River Walk
North of San Antonio
- Cibolo Nature Center
- Dry Comal Trail
- Guadalupe River State Park: Bauer Unit
- Guadalupe River State Park Loop
- Guadalupe River Trail
- Hill Country State Natural Area: Cougar Canyon Trek
- Hill Country State Natural Area: Medina Loop
- Hill Country State Natural Area: West Peak Overlook
- Hill Country State Natural Area: Wilderness Trail
- Panther Canyon Nature Trail
- Purgatory Creek Natural Area: Dante and Malacorda Trails
- Spring Lake Natural Area
Appendix A: Hiking Stores
Appendix B: Hiking Clubs
Appendix C: Where to Find Maps and More
Index
About the Authors