Chisos Mountain Loop
An incredible loop hike to Big Bend's dramatic South Rim.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 892 m
- Descent
- 892 m
Hiking in Texas
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Hiking Routes in Texas
South Rim Trail Lollipop
Gain stunning views off of Big Bend's elevated South Rim.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 933 m
- Descent
- 933 m
Lost Maples: East Trail Loop
One of Texas's best hikes for fall colors!
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.4 km
- Ascent
- 217 m
- Descent
- 217 m
North Franklin Mountain
A 13.1-mile out-and-back to North Franklin Mountain, the highest peak in El Paso.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 929 m
- Descent
- 929 m
Shoal Creek Greenbelt
Traverse along a small creek and pass through serene parks, with skyscrapers towering overhead.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 111 m
- Descent
- 111 m
Lady Bird Lake Loop
A fantastic loop around a beautiful lake in the heart of Austin
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 175 m
- Descent
- 175 m
Onion Creek Trail
The Onion Creek Trail is a paved 3-mile loop through McKinney Falls State Park that provides a scenic jaunt through this beautiful forest found inside Austin's city limits.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 59 m
- Descent
- 59 m
Upper and Lower McKinney Falls
Enjoy a pair of gorgeous waterfalls dropping off of limestone ledges into serene pools below.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 50 m
- Descent
- 50 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Texas
5 routes · Mountain Biking · Hiking · Trail Running
Find Your Perfect Adventure in Palo Duro Canyon State Park
12 routes · Hiking
Find Your Perfect Hike in Big Bend National Park
4 routes · Hiking
4 Short Family-Friendly Hikes in Big Bend National Park
10 routes · Hiking
Top 10 Hikes in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
4 routes · Hiking
4 Short, Easy Hikes in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
17 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
I-40 Itinerary: Rad Trail Runs for Your Next Road Trip
7 routes · Mountain Biking · Hiking · Trail Running
Find Your Perfect Adventure in the Franklin Mountains
22 routes · Mountain Biking · Hiking · Trail Running