The best walks and hikes in Travis County
4.7
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2,918
hikers
195
hikes
Texas? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Travis County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Travis County is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 25, 2025
4.7
(9)
77
hikers
1. Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake — Austin
16.3km
04:08
40m
50m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(6)
75
hikers
2. Homestead Trail — McKinney Falls State Park
5.82km
01:32
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(6)
71
hikers
3. Onion Creek Hike and Bike Trail — McKinney Falls State Park
4.84km
01:16
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
31
hikers
4. Barton Creek Wilderness Park South — Barton Creek Greenbelt
8.70km
02:17
80m
80m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
33
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
37
hikers
6. Lake Pflugerville Trail loop — Lake Pflugerville Park
5.12km
01:18
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
26
hikers
7. Mount Bonnell Trail — Covert Park
811m
00:12
0m
0m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
21
hikers
8. Hamilton Pool Preserve — Dripping Springs
2.92km
00:46
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
19
hikers
9. Upper and Lower River Trails — Milton Reimers Ranch Park
6.18km
01:40
40m
30m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(2)
16
hikers
10. Violet Crown Trail — Zilker Park
18.3km
04:46
120m
120m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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