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The Best Hiking Trails in Texas (United States)

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  • Mariscal Canyon

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    near Talley, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    7.64mi
    Elevation +
    1483f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMariscal Canyon Photo ofMariscal Canyon

    Don't wander up the trail too far - stay close to the canyon. The drive is very, very long (90+ minutes), but the views are worth it. Bring water, this was a hot hike, and it was January.

  • Memorial Park Hiking Loop

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    near Bellaire Junction, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    4.98mi
    Elevation +
    157f
    TrailRank
    27

    A loop hike through Memorial Park. Mountain bikes aren't allowed on portions of the trail; other portions are shared. Lots of ravines. If you're looking for topography in Houston, this as close as you're going to get. It...

  • Medina river trail

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    near Oak Island, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    4.36mi
    Elevation +
    115f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMedina river trail Photo ofMedina river trail Photo ofMedina river trail

    One of the trails in this beautiful Medina River Natural Area. It’s one of the best wheel chair accessable trails in the world.

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  • Santa Elena Canyon Trail

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    near Terlingua Abaja, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    1.86mi
    Elevation +
    200f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSanta Elena Canyon Trail Photo ofSanta Elena Canyon Trail Photo ofSanta Elena Canyon Trail

    I beautiful trail along the river Rio Grande. I did it an afternoon and it was very hot, so I recommend to do this trail in the morning.

  • Big Thicket - Beaver Slide Trail

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    near Camp Seale, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    1.12mi
    Elevation +
    30f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofBig Thicket - Beaver Slide Trail Photo ofBig Thicket - Beaver Slide Trail Photo ofBig Thicket - Beaver Slide Trail

    Recommended for the unique yellow carnivorous bladderwort plants. Flowering in April around the perimeter of the first pond. There are some easily discernible beaver dams as well.

  • near Quitaque, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    1.04mi
    Elevation +
    98f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofCaprock Canyons SP, Texas - Natural Arch Photo ofCaprock Canyons SP, Texas - Natural Arch Photo ofCaprock Canyons SP, Texas - Natural Arch

    There is a natural arch located on the Eagle Point Trail. We didn't have time to do the entire trail that day, so we parked at a trailhead on the north side and hiked in to the natural bridge only. The parking lot we use...

  • near Westway Number 6 Colonia, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    6.47mi
    Elevation +
    1184f
    TrailRank
    25

    This loop trail follows Lower Sunset and Upper Sunset trails in Franklin Mountain State Park Tom Mays Unit for a six mile hike. Well maintained and well marked, fossils, crystals, and a variety of rocks and minerals were...

  • near Sunrise Acres, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    1.45mi
    Elevation +
    16f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofMammoth's Trunk Trail - Franklin Mtns State Park Photo ofMammoth's Trunk Trail - Franklin Mtns State Park Photo ofMammoth's Trunk Trail - Franklin Mtns State Park

    Highlights: Hike through Upper Fusselman Canyon (Ron Coleman Trail) to a scenic overlook. Near: El Paso, TX Distance: 2.9 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 1200 ft Hike Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Strenuous Trail Con...

  • Cow Pie Hill

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    near Alvord, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    13.66mi
    Elevation +
    2579f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofCow Pie Hill

    Started at Rhodes Lake then hiked cross-country due East in Section 21 until we got to CR 2685. We walked along 2685 north until we reached the Forest Service gate, then crossed 2690 and climbed the Forest Service Fence ...

  • Gorman Falls Trail

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    near High Valley, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    1.41mi
    Elevation +
    16f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofGorman Falls Trail Photo ofGorman Falls Trail

    Gorman Falls Trail is a nice, easy trail until about the last couple hundred feet. At this point, it becomes rocky and drops off sharply. But there is a cable installed to help keep hikers from slipping and falling. Ther...

  • Big Creek Trail

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    near Liberty Hill, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    10.26mi
    Elevation +
    174f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofBig Creek Trail Photo ofBig Creek Trail

    Hike from Big Creek Scenic Area to Double Lake. This is part of the Lone Star Hiking Trail (marker 73.8 - 82.5).

  • Chihuahua desert hike

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    near Fort Davis, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    1.78mi
    Elevation +
    361f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofChihuahua desert hike Photo ofChihuahua desert hike Photo ofChihuahua desert hike

    Starting point is at Botanical Gardens, unfortunately I started to record the trail a little bit later. It’s a beautiful hike with the information about the mountains around and especially about all kind of rocks. After ...

  • near Egypt, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    2.56mi
    Elevation +
    20f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofLake Creek Preserve..Off Fish Creek Thourghafare. Photo ofLake Creek Preserve..Off Fish Creek Thourghafare. Photo ofLake Creek Preserve..Off Fish Creek Thourghafare.

    Lake Creek Preserve. There is a NEW trail, Color Green, recently added to the Blue and Orange trails. Greeen Trail crosses Fish Creek Road and follows the creek. Green Trail! Try it.

  • Palo Duro SP, Texas - Rojo Grande

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    near Lake Tanglewood, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    2.54mi
    Elevation +
    102f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofPalo Duro SP, Texas - Rojo Grande Photo ofPalo Duro SP, Texas - Rojo Grande Photo ofPalo Duro SP, Texas - Rojo Grande

    This is a point to point trail that follows the stream up the canyon. Lots of shade and trees along the way. We started from the Sunflower/Rojo Grande trailhead but instead of doubling back, we took the Juniper Cliffside...

  • near Canyon Lake, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    2.56mi
    Elevation +
    374f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofOld Hancock trail - Canyon Lake, Texas Photo ofOld Hancock trail - Canyon Lake, Texas Photo ofOld Hancock trail - Canyon Lake, Texas

    This trail goes from the end of Hancock Rd along the edge of Canyon Lake to Canyon Lake Park. Along the way if Terracache Chunka Chunka LOVE (TCCQL). The total hike to the Park one way is about 3 miles. We went as far as...

  • near Castolon, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    4.02mi
    Elevation +
    443f
    TrailRank
    20

    This hike gives you a taste of walking in the desert where there is no shade. You need sunprotection, good boots and enough water. The walk is easy and the view lovely. The spring itself is an tiny overgrown oasis.

  • Bastrop State Park

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    near Pine Hills, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    1.99mi
    Elevation +
    121f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofBastrop State Park Photo ofBastrop State Park Photo ofBastrop State Park

    Nice trails. Really enjoyed the one I got to take.. the trail markers were not great and some extra colors not on the park map. Need trail names or. Better signs

  • Fredericksburg Barons Creek Trail

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    near Fredericksburg, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    0.73mi
    Elevation +
    20f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofFredericksburg Barons Creek Trail Photo ofFredericksburg Barons Creek Trail

    Begins adjacent to Ft Martin Scott, beside the bird blind looking over Lake Fredericksburg. Drive through the fort parking lot toward the buildings to park.

  • Window Hike - Ron Coleman Trail

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    near Coronado Hills, Texas (United States)
    Distance
    2.87mi
    Elevation +
    1293f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofWindow Hike - Ron Coleman Trail Photo ofWindow Hike - Ron Coleman Trail

    This segment of the Ron Coleman Trail begins at the top of McKelligan Canyon, takes you past both caves (Aztec Cave Trail) and ends at teh Window - a must see view of El Paso. Once past the caves, the trail wanders mainl...

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