Full Description
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 south-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 history along the San Antonio Mission Trail, featuring two missions and within a few miles of the Alamo. Surround yourself in natural beauty on the Hamilton Pool Preserve Trail, with sights like the famous grotto and plenty of wildlife. 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.
Contents
Overview Map
Map Legend
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
60 Hikes by Category
Introduction
Austin
Barton Creek Greenbelt (Spyglass to 360)
Bauerle Ranch Greenbelt
Homestead Trail at McKinney Falls State Park
Inga VanNynatten Trail at Bull Creek Greenbelt
Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk Loop
Lower Shoal Creek Greenbelt
Mayfield Park and Preserve
McKinney Roughs Bluffs and Bottoms Hike
Onion Creek Hike and Bike Trail at McKinney Falls State Park
Pine Ridge Loop at McKinney Roughs Nature Park
River Place Nature Trail
Slaughter Creek Greenbelt at Mary Moore Searight Metro Park
Spicewood Valley Trail
St Edward's Park
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 Bluffs Trail
Crockett Gardens and Falls at Cedar Breaks Park
Dana Peak Park at Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Overlook Trail at Lake Georgetown
Randy Morrow Trail
Rim Rock, Shin Oak, and Creek Trails at Doeskin Ranch
Southeast of Austin
Bastrop State Park Loop
River Refuge
Lockhart State Park Loop
Monument Hill History and Nature Walk
Palmetto State Park Loop
West of Austin
Cypress Mill Loop at Pedernales Falls State Park
Hamilton Pool Preserve
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 Loop at Pedernales Falls State Park
San Antonio
Bluff Spurs Overlooks at Government Canyon State Natural Area
Chula Vista Loop
Comanche Lookout Loop
Crownridge Canyon Natural Area Loop
Friedrich Wilderness Loop
Hillview Natural Trail at Eisenhower Park
Joe Johnstone Route at Government Canyon State Natural Area
Leon Creek Greenway
McAllister Park Loop
Medina River Natural Area Loop
Phil Hardberger Park
San Antonio Mission Trail
North of San Antonio
Bauer Unit at Guadalupe River State Park
Cibolo Nature Center
Dry Comal Trail
Guadalupe River State Park Loop
Guadalupe River Trail
Hill Country Cougar Canyon Trek
Medina Loop at Hill Country State Natural Area
Panther Canyon Nature Trail
Spring Lake Natural Area
Upper Purgatory Creek Natural Area: Dante and Malacoda Trails
West Peak Overlook at Hill Country State Natural Area
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
