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My Favorite Texas Hiking Spots
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If you enjoy hiking and find yourself in Texas, here are some of my favorite hiking spots for the views, the animals and the scenery.
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Near Houston
 
Near Dallas
 
Near Austin
 
Near San Antonio
 
Near Amarillo

Near Houston

All places are in or within an hour of Houston.

 
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Best place to see different types of wildlife
Brazos Bend State Park
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Best place for bird-watching
Galveston Island State Park
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Near Dallas

All places are in or within an hour of Dallas.

 
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Best time to go is during the fall for the beautiful scenery and lack of bugs lol!
Caddo Lake State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
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Easy trails with gorgeous views.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
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Wooded mountain bike trails over rocky hills, & a lake for fishing & boating.
Cleburne State Park
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Near Austin

All places are in or within an hour of Austin.

 
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Lush greenery with beautiful views and waterfalls!
Colorado Bend State Park
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Beautiful limestone falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
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Popular spot for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing
Barton Creek Greenbelt
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Easy hiking trails with a variety of views.
McKinney Falls State Park
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Near San Antonio

All places are in or within an hour of San Antonio.

 
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Free; may be challenging to park. Beautiful in the fall.
Friedrich Wilderness Park
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Best time: fall & spring. Not too crowded. Beautiful views.
Lost Maples State Natural Area
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Challenging climbs to beautiful views!
Garner State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
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Easy, moderate and challenging trails; some are shaded and some aren't.
Government Canyon State Natural Area
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Easy hiking trails; playground for kids
Guadalupe River State Park
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Near Amarillo

All places are in or within an hour of Amarillo.

 
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The views everywhere are amazing. Avoid the brutal summer heat though!
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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