The Rancherias Loop is the premier multi-day backcountry route in Big Bend Ranch State Park, traversing nearly 19 miles …
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Explore Aransas Wildlife Refuge Loop in Rockport, TX. A easy 5.0-mile loop trail.…
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The Bald Cypress Trail follows the banks of the Frio River through one of the most beautiful groves of ancient bald cypr…
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Explore Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin, TX. A moderate 12.0-mile out-and-back trail.…
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The Big Pines Trail at Caddo Lake State Park moves away from the cypress swamp margin into the upland pine forest that c…
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The Blue Hole Loop at Dinosaur Valley State Park delivers a more substantial hiking experience than the famous trackway …
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Explore Boquillas Canyon Trail in Big Bend National Park, TX. A easy 1.4-mile out-and-back trail.…
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Explore Brazos Bend Elm Lake Loop in Needville, TX. A easy 4.0-mile loop trail.…
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Explore Bush Mountain Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX. A hard 6.5-mile loop trail.…
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Bush Mountain Trail climbs to the summit of Bush Mountain at 8,631 feet — the second-highest peak in Texas and the highe…
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Explore Caddo Lake Canopy Walk in Uncertain, TX. A easy 3.0-mile loop trail.…
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The Caddo Lake Swamp Trail winds through the margins of the largest natural lake in Texas and one of the most hauntingly…
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The Canyon Trail at Seminole Canyon State Park follows the canyon floor to its dramatic terminus at the confluence of th…
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Explore Capitol Peak Trail in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TX. A moderate 3.0-mile out-and-back trail.…
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The Capitol Peak Trail loops through some of the most geologically dramatic terrain in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, trav…
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Explore Caprock Canyons Trailway in Quitaque, TX. A hard 64.0-mile point-to-point trail.…
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The CCC Trail honors the Civilian Conservation Corps workers who built Davis Mountains State Park during the Great Depre…
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The Cedar Brake Trail is the longest hiking route at Dinosaur Valley State Park, venturing into the backcountry of the p…
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Closed Canyon Trail ventures into one of the most dramatic slot canyons in Texas, a narrow passage carved by water throu…
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Explore Colorado Canyon Trail in Big Bend Ranch State Park, TX. A easy 3.0-mile out-and-back trail.…
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The Creekside Trail at Guadalupe River State Park winds along the banks of the legendary Guadalupe River, the most popul…
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Explore Devil's Hall Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX. A moderate 4.2-mile out-and-back trail.…
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Explore Dinosaur Valley Trail in Glen Rose, TX. A easy 4.5-mile loop trail.…
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The Dog Canyon to Indian Meadow trail explores one of the most remote and least-visited sections of Guadalupe Mountains …
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The East Mountain Loop provides the most comprehensive rock art circuit available at Hueco Tanks State Park, covering th…
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The East Spur Trail provides guided access to pictograph sites on the eastern flanks of Hueco Tanks, visiting rock art p…
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The East Trail traverses the Sabinal River canyon at Lost Maples State Natural Area, home to a relict population of Uval…
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The Echo Canyon Trail delivers the most adventurous experience at Enchanted Rock, threading through a series of dramatic…
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El Capitan Trail loops around the base of the most recognized landmark in West Texas — a 1,000-foot limestone escarpment…
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Explore Emory Peak Trail in Big Bend National Park, TX. A hard 10.5-mile out-and-back trail.…
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Explore Enchanted Rock Loop Trail in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, TX. A moderate 4.0-mile loop trail.…
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Explore Enchanted Rock Summit Trail in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, TX. A moderate 3.2-mile out-and-back trail.…
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Explore Enchanted Rock West Trailhead in Llano, TX. A moderate 5.0-mile loop trail.…
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The Falls Trail leads to the geological centerpiece of Pedernales Falls State Park, where the Pedernales River cascades …
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The Fate Bell Shelter Trail descends into Seminole Canyon to reach one of the most significant archaeological sites in N…
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Explore Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Trail in Glen Rose, TX. A easy 4.0-mile loop trail.…
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Explore Four C Hiking Trail in Davy Crockett National Forest, TX. A moderate 20.2-mile point-to-point trail.…
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Explore Garner State Park Old Baldy in Concan, TX. A easy 1.0-mile out-and-back trail.…
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Explore Givens Spicer Lowry Trail in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TX. A moderate 5.5-mile loop trail.…
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Explore Gorman Falls Trail in Colorado Bend State Park, TX. A moderate 5.0-mile out-and-back trail.…
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Gorman Falls is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful natural features in the Texas Hill Country, a 70-foot curta…
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Explore Government Canyon State Natural Area in San Antonio, TX. A moderate 8.0-mile loop trail.…
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Explore Guadalupe Peak Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX. A hard 8.4-mile out-and-back trail.…
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The Haynes Ridge Overlook trail climbs to the caprock rim of Caprock Canyons State Park, delivering one of the most dram…
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The Hoodoos Trail explores a surreal volcanic landscape within Big Bend Ranch State Park, leading to an otherworldly col…
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The Hot Springs Historic Walk is one of the most varied short trails in Big Bend, combining a natural thermal hot spring…
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Explore Huntsville State Park Trail in Huntsville, TX. A moderate 8.0-mile loop trail.…
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Explore Inks Lake State Park Pecan Flats in Burnet, TX. A moderate 7.5-mile loop trail.…
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Explore Jacob's Well Trail in Wimberley, TX. A easy 2.5-mile out-and-back trail.…
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Explore Lady Bird Lake Trail in Austin, TX. A easy 10.0-mile loop trail.…
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Explore Laguna Meadow Trail in Big Bend National Park, TX. A hard 7.4-mile loop trail.…
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The Lake Trail at Palmetto State Park circles the artesian lake created by the same underground spring system that susta…
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Explore Lighthouse Trail in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TX. A moderate 6.0-mile out-and-back trail.…
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The Lighthouse Trail is the signature hike of Palo Duro Canyon State Park, leading to the iconic Lighthouse hoodoo, a 30…
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Explore Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, TX. A hard 96.0-mile point-to-point trail.…
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Explore Lost Maples Maple Trail in Lost Maples State Natural Area, TX. A hard 10.0-mile loop trail.…
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Lost Mine Trail climbs into the high Chisos Mountains from the Panther Pass trailhead, ascending through oak-juniper woo…
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Explore Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park, TX. A moderate 4.8-mile out-and-back trail.…
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The Maple Trail is the premier fall color viewing route at Lost Maples State Natural Area, designed to take visitors dir…
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The Marufo Vega Trail is the most demanding and rewarding full-day loop in Big Bend's eastern sector, climbing from the …
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Explore McKinney Falls State Park Homestead Trail in Austin, TX. A easy 3.8-mile loop trail.…
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Explore McKittrick Canyon Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX. A moderate 9.8-mile out-and-back trail.…
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Explore Medina River Trail in San Antonio, TX. A easy 6.0-mile loop trail.…
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The Mesa Trailhead Loop climbs from the canyon floor to the rim of Palo Duro Canyon, offering commanding views across on…
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Explore Mesquite Camp Trail in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TX. A moderate 8.0-mile loop trail.…
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Explore Montezuma Quail Trail in Davis Mountains State Park, TX. A easy 2.5-mile loop trail.…
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The Moss Lake Trail explores the quieter western portions of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, circling a small seasona…
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North Mountain at Hueco Tanks holds the densest concentration of Native American rock paintings in Texas, with over 3,00…
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Explore Ojito Adentro Trail in Big Bend Ranch State Park, TX. A hard 14.0-mile point-to-point trail.…
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Old Baldy Trail climbs steeply to the rocky limestone summit of Old Baldy Hill, the defining landmark of Garner State Pa…
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The Ottine Swamp Trail at Palmetto State Park traverses one of the most botanically anomalous environments in Texas: a s…
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Explore Padre Island Nature Trail in Padre Island National Seashore, TX. A easy 3.0-mile loop trail.…
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The Painted Bunting Loop climbs from the Guadalupe River bottomland into the upland Hill Country terrain where Ashe juni…
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Explore Palmetto State Park Ottine Swamp in Gonzales, TX. A easy 2.5-mile loop trail.…
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Explore Palo Duro Paseo del Rio in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TX. A easy 3.0-mile out-and-back trail.…
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The Pecan Grove Trail wanders through the lush bottomland forest along the Frio River, passing beneath a canopy of enorm…
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Explore Pedernales Falls Primitive Area in Pedernales Falls State Park, TX. A moderate 7.5-mile loop trail.…
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Explore Possum Kingdom State Park Trail in Graford, TX. A moderate 5.5-mile loop trail.…
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The Presa Canyon Trail explores a secondary canyon system adjacent to the main Seminole Canyon corridor, offering experi…
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The River Bend Trail at Guadalupe River State Park follows the Guadalupe River through a series of four crossings that m…
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The River Trail follows the banks of the Colorado River through Colorado Bend State Park, providing an extended and sere…
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Explore Rock Garden Trail in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TX. A easy 4.0-mile loop trail.…
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Explore Salt Basin Dunes Overlook in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX. A easy 3.0-mile out-and-back trail.…
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The San Marcos River Trail follows the spring-fed San Marcos River through the riparian corridor of Palmetto State Park,…
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The Sauropod Trackway Trail leads to one of the most remarkable natural phenomena accessible to the general public anywh…
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The Saw Mill Pond Loop at Caddo Lake State Park combines natural history with human heritage, circling a historic pond s…
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Explore Sawmill Hiking Trail in Angelina National Forest, TX. A easy 5.5-mile loop trail.…
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Explore Skyline Drive Trail in Davis Mountains State Park, TX. A moderate 4.4-mile loop trail.…
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The Skyline Drive Trail traverses the high ridge terrain of Davis Mountains State Park, offering sweeping views across t…
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Smith Spring Loop is the finest short hike in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, leading from the historic Frijole Ranch…
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The South Prong Trail follows the drainage of South Prong Catfish Creek through one of the more intimate and geologicall…
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Explore South Rim Loop in Big Bend National Park, TX. A hard 12.5-mile loop trail.…
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The Spicewood Springs Trail explores one of the most ecologically rich areas of Colorado Bend State Park, following the …
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The Summit Trail climbs the bare granite face of Enchanted Rock, one of the largest exposed granite domes in the United …
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The Tall Grass Prairie Trail explores the mountain meadow terrain of Davis Mountains State Park, wandering through expan…
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The Tejas Trail winds through the Guadalupe high country, a sky island ecosystem perched above the surrounding Chihuahua…
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The Tejas Trail is the premier backcountry route in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, traversing the high country of th…
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Explore Tuff Canyon Trail in Big Bend Ranch State Park, TX. A easy 1.5-mile loop trail.…
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Explore Turkey Hill Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, TX. A moderate 6.5-mile loop trail.…
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The Twin Falls Backcountry loop explores the most remote reaches of Pedernales Falls State Park, venturing deep into the…
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The Upper Canyon Trail is the signature hiking route of Caprock Canyons State Park, exploring the dramatic red canyon te…
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The West Trail climbs from the Sabinal River canyon floor to the plateau rim above Lost Maples State Natural Area, offer…
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Explore Window Trail in Big Bend National Park, TX. A moderate 5.6-mile out-and-back trail.…
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The Wolf Mountain Trail traverses the backcountry of Pedernales Falls State Park, climbing to exposed limestone ridges w…
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