11 Best Trails For Hiking In Austin

Austin is a beautiful place, especially to get out there and soak up the sun throughout the year. If you love the outdoors, you must take a day to explore these trails in Austin. They’re free, they’re fun, and they’re right around the corner from you. Walk, hike, or bike these trails solo, with a friend, with your family – All is fair game!

Ann and Roy Butler Trail wraps around Lady Bird Lake and is one of the most peaceful places to be right in the middle of the city.

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The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake is a refreshing way to take in views of the lake and the city.

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The hike and bike concrete trail over Boggy Creek is more North of the city if you don’t feel like driving all the way out to the city.

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The Balcones Canyonland Preserve stretches across most of Austin. You can find tons of flora and fauna, and critters like roadrunners and endangered species like the Golden Cheeked Warbler.

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9th Street BMX Trails are not for the faint of heart - You need to know your stuff!

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Twin Falls is just one of the many checkpoints on the Greenbelt of Austin.

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The Greenbelt stretches throughout Austin and has so many treasures like this secret spot in the water.

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Fancy a game of disc golf? It’s pretty popular in Austin, so bring your A-game to disc golf trails like the one at Zilker Park.

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Up for camping? Mckinney Falls State Park has fresh water, trails, and more for you to explore!

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A short trail, nonetheless a trail you can take to a peaceful duck pond - Arboretum trails.

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The Mueller neighborhood has a beautiful trail that encompasses a park as well.

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Well, what are you waiting for? Get up, and get out there to all of Austin’s trails that are just waiting for you to explore.