{"id":2638,"date":"2022-11-05T18:50:46","date_gmt":"2022-11-05T18:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/?p=2638"},"modified":"2022-11-05T21:46:13","modified_gmt":"2022-11-05T21:46:13","slug":"10-best-hiking-trails-near-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-hiking-trails-near-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Hiking Trails With Astounding Landscapes Near Austin, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a09005c56549\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #bc2041;color:#bc2041\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #bc2041;color:#bc2041\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a09005c56549\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-hiking-trails-near-austin\/#St_Edwards_Park\" >St. Edwards Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-hiking-trails-near-austin\/#McKinney_Falls_State_Park\" >McKinney Falls State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-hiking-trails-near-austin\/#Mayfield_Nature_Preserve\" >Mayfield Nature Preserve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-hiking-trails-near-austin\/#Walnut_Creek_Trail\" >Walnut Creek Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-hiking-trails-near-austin\/#Turkey_Creek_Trail\" >Turkey Creek Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-hiking-trails-near-austin\/#Ann_and_Roy_Butler_Hike_and_Bike_Trail\" >Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-hiking-trails-near-austin\/#Wild_Basin_Wilderness_Preserve\" >Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-hiking-trails-near-austin\/#Mount_Bonnell\" >Mount Bonnell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-hiking-trails-near-austin\/#Blunn_Creek_Preserve\" >Blunn Creek Preserve<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-hiking-trails-near-austin\/#View_the_Best_Places_to_Camp_in_Austin\" >View the Best Places to Camp in Austin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-hiking-trails-near-austin\/#Barton_Creek_Greenbelt\" >Barton Creek Greenbelt<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"p2\">Austin might be best known for its nightlife and quirky culture, but the city is also a great place for lovers of the great outdoors. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/austin\/things-to-do\/best-hikes-in-austin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">city is surrounded by a network<\/a> of parks and hiking trails that stretch out in every direction, so no matter where you\u2019re based, there\u2019s always an easy option for getting out of town and surrounding yourself with some breathtaking scenery!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">So whether you\u2019re a seasoned hiker looking for a challenge, or taking the kids out onto the trail for the first time, we\u2019ve rounded up ten of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/hike\/best-hiking-austin\">best hiking trails<\/a> near Austin, TX. Let\u2019s dive right in.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2642\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2642\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2642\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Trails Near Austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-1-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-1-370x246.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-1-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2642\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Edwards_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/austinparks.org\/stedwards-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Edwards Park<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">With masses of wildflowers in springtime and a plethora of cacti all year round, this three-mile triangle of a trail winds its way along a creek, with plenty of spots for swimming and paddling along the way. However, be warned: the northeast side of the creek is definitely the place to start if you\u2019re a beginner, as the rockier southwest side begins to get steep very quickly.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2643\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2643\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2643\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-2.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Trails Near Austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-2-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-2-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-2-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2643\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McKinney_Falls_State_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/state-parks\/mckinney-falls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McKinney Falls State Park<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">McKinney Falls State Park is situated to the east of downtown Austin. The limestone pools and waterfalls make the park and its hiking trails\u00a0a picturesque spot for swimming and hiking. With 81 campsites and 6 recently refurbished log cabins, it\u2019s a fantastic spot for a weekend away from the city.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2644\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2644\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2644\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-3.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Trails Near Austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-3-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-3-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-3-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2644\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mayfield_Nature_Preserve\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mayfieldpark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mayfield Nature Preserve<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">Although not a technically advanced hiking trail, the 24 acre site surrounding the historic Mayfield-Gutsch Estate is a sedate and easy walk that takes in views of lily pad covered ponds and the magical sound of peacocks. It\u2019s only a 30 minute-or-so walk, but it\u2019s a great option for young children or older adults.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2645\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2645\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-in-Austin-4.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Trails Near Austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-in-Austin-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-in-Austin-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-in-Austin-4-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-in-Austin-4-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-in-Austin-4-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-in-Austin-4-406x271.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walnut_Creek_Trail\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/data.austintexas.gov\/stories\/s\/Walnut-Creek-Trail-System\/v3dz-djp9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walnut Creek Trail<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">There\u2019s a wealth of idyllic, forested hiking trails and some beautiful waterways along Walnut Creek Trail near Austin; however, the biggest reason this park is so popular is the seven miles of bike and runner-friendly concrete paths that wind through the well-tended scenery.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2646\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2646\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2646\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-5.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Trails Near Austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-5-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-5-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-5-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2646\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkey_Creek_Trail\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/freefuninaustin.com\/park-profile-turkey-creek-trail-at-emma-long-park\/#:~:text=Turkey%20Creek%20Trail%20at%20Emma%20Long%20Park%20is%20a%20beautiful,crossings%20and%20lovely%20limestone%20cliffs.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey Creek Trail<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">Turkey Creek Trail is part of the Emma Long Metropolitan Park, and although it\u2019s not the longest on offer here, it presents a moderately challenging hike with some good scenery to explore whilst walking along the creek bed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Another reason to make a trip to Turkey Creek Trail? Dogs are allowed off-leash here, so it\u2019s a good spot for animal lovers wanting to bring along their four-legged friends onto the trail.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2647\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2647\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2647\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-6.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Trails Near Austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-6-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-6-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-6-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2647\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ann_and_Roy_Butler_Hike_and_Bike_Trail\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/ann-and-roy-butler-hike-and-bike-trail-and-boardwalk-lady-bird-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">This hiking trail is right in the center of Austin itself, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/do512.com\/p\/hiking-in-austin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 miles of paths wind along Ladybird Lake<\/a> and take in a great mixture of natural scenery, tall buildings, and city atmosphere. There are also opportunities along the trail to hire paddleboards and kayaks, and it\u2019s the perfect place to watch Austin\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/how-to-experience-the-bats-phenomenon-in-austin\/\">1.5 million bats<\/a> as they swoop across the summer evening skies.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2648\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2648\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2648\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-7.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Trails Near Austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-7-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-7-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-7-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wild_Basin_Wilderness_Preserve\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stedwards.edu\/academics\/centers-institutes\/wild-basin-creative-research-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">At the head of this 2.5-mile trail is Wild Basin Creative Research Center, where you can learn about the preserve\u2019s rich flora and fauna before you head out into the forests. The Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is definitely a trail best suited to nature and wildlife lovers: It\u2019s not especially demanding and pets and bikes are prohibited.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2649\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2649\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2649\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-8.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Trails Near Austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-8-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-8-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-8-370x246.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-8-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2649\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mount_Bonnell\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.org\/austin-insider-blog\/post\/mount-bonnell-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mount Bonnell<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">This is one for the photography buffs. Officially named Covert Park, most visitors to this hiking trail are here for the breath-taking views from the summit of Mount Bonnell. There\u2019s a well shaded, limestone staircase that leads to a perfectly situated viewpoint, great for sunsets and taking in the amazing views of Lake Austin and the surrounding countryside.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2650\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2650\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2650 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-9-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-9-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-9-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2650\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blunn_Creek_Preserve\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/austinparks.org\/blunn-creek-preserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blunn Creek Preserve<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">Only a mile or so long, the trail at Blunn Creek Preserve is quiet and off of many tourist\u2019s radars. There are occasional views of downtown Austin, as the rugged trail winds its way through thick clusters of trees and past rocky outcrops and creek crossings. Summer visitors can end their hike with a swim in the nearby Big Stacy Pool after working up a sweat!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-4.jpg\" alt=\"camping austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-4-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-4-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-4-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_the_Best_Places_to_Camp_in_Austin\"><\/span>View the Best Places to Camp in Austin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Looking for the best places to camp up after a long hike? View our list of the best places to camp in Austin.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-danger\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-places-to-go-camping-near-austin\/\">Find the Best Places to Camp in Austin<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2651\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2651\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2651 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-10-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-10-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-10-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-10-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-10-1-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-10-1-370x246.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-10-1-406x269.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barton_Creek_Greenbelt\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/austinparks.org\/barton-creek-greenbelt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barton Creek Greenbelt<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">Barton Creek Greenbelt is Austin\u2019s best known and most popular park. There\u2019s ample parking and beautiful views from every hiking trail, making the park a solid choice for tourists with limited hiking time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The park is a great place for families and kids, and there are plenty of mountain biking and even climbing opportunities on the more tricky sections of trail. Add in some great summer swimming spots, and Barton Creek Greenbelt is the obvious all-round choice for families looking for a great day out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">There&#8217;s something for everyone!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">So there you have it, ten of the best hiking trails near the city of Austin, Texas. Why not start planning your trip today? Just don\u2019t forget to pack the sunscreen!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><em>Featured Image Credit: McKinney Falls State Park<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Austin might be best known for its nightlife and quirky culture, but the city is also a great place for lovers of the great outdoors. 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