Full Description
It's Time to Take a Hike in San Antonio! The San Antonio and Austin areas are steeped in history -- San Antonio's Alamo stands as a symbol of Texas' fierce independence, while Austin is recognized as the cradle of Texas statehood. This area is also known for some of the most impressive hiking in the Lone Star State. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Antonio and Austin, by veteran authors Charlie Llewellin and Johnny Molloy, guides readers to the best trails found in the Texas Hill Country, all within easy reach of these two cities. The guide takes you to secluded, low traffic areas as well as those that are more popular and heavily used. The former LBJ Ranch, the Guadalupe River, the Highland Lakes Chain, and the Lost Pines area are just some of the spectacular places covered.
With this new edition in the best-selling 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles series, all these visually stunning and ruggedly charming routes are at the traveler's fingertips. This handy guide helps San Antonio and Austin natives get back into nature, with many options right in town. Extensive at-a-glance information makes it easy to choose the perfect hike based on length, difficulty, scenery, or on a specific factor such as hikes good for families, runners, or birding. Each trail profile includes maps, directions, driving times, nearby attractions, and other pertinent details.
Contents
Overview Map
Overview Map Key
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
60 Hikes by Category
Introduction
AUSTIN
Barton Creek Greenbelt (East)
Homestead Trail at McKinney Falls State Park
Inga VanNynatten Memorial Trail at Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt
Lady Bird Lake: Boardwalk Loop
Lady Bird Lake: West Loop
Mayfield Park and Preserve
McKinney Roughs Nature Park: Bluffs and Bottoms
Onion Creek Trail at McKinney Falls State Park
Pace Bend Park
Pine Ridge Loop at McKinney Roughs Nature Park
River Place Nature Trail
Shoal Creek Greenbelt
Spicewood Valley Trail
Three Falls Hike at Barton Creek Greenbelt
Turkey Creek Trail at Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
NORTH OF AUSTIN
Bluffs of the North Fork San Gabriel River
Brushy Creek Regional Trail
Comanche Bluff Trail
Crockett Gardens and Falls at Cedar Breaks Park
Dana Peak Park at Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Overlook Trail at Lake Georgetown
Randy Morrow Trail
Rimrock, Shin Oak, and Creek Trails at Doeskin Ranch
SOUTHEAST OF AUSTIN
Bastrop State Park Loop
Bastrop State Park: Purple Trail
Lockhart State Park Loop
Monument Hill History and Nature Walk
Palmetto State Park Loop
WEST OF AUSTIN
5.5-Mile Loop at Pedernales Falls State Park
Hamilton Pool Preserve Trail
Inks Lake State Park
Loop and Summit Trails at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Turkey Pass Loop at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Wolf Mountain Trail at Pedernales Falls State Park
SAN ANTONIO
Bluff Spurs Overlooks
Chula Vista Loop
Comanche Lookout Loop
Crownridge Canyon Natural Area Loop
Friedrich Wilderness Park Loop
Government Canyon Loop
Hillview Natural Trail
Leon Creek Greenway
McAllister Park Loop
Medina River Natural Area Loop
San Antonio Botanical Garden Trail
San Antonio Mission Trail
NORTH OF SAN ANTONIO
Bamberger Trail
Cibolo Nature Center Hike
Dry Comal Nature Trail
Guadalupe River State Park Loop
Guadalupe River Trail
Hightower Trail
Hill Country Cougar Canyon Trek
Kerrville-Schreiner Park Loop
Panther Canyon Nature Trail
Purgatory Creek Natural Area: Dante's and Beatrice Trails
Spring Lake Natural Area
Twin Peaks Trek
Wilderness Trail at Hill Country State Natural Area
Appendix A: Hiking Stores
Appendix B: Hiking Clubs
Appendix C: Where to Find Maps and More
Index
About the Authors
Map Legend
