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. to join Benable: P7RNR
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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.
Best place to see different types of wildlife
Brazos Bend State Park
Best place for bird-watching
Galveston Island State Park
Near Dallas
All places are in or within an hour of Dallas.
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
Easy trails with gorgeous views.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
Wooded mountain bike trails over rocky hills, & a lake for fishing & boating.
Cleburne State Park
Near Austin
All places are in or within an hour of Austin.
Lush greenery with beautiful views and waterfalls!
Colorado Bend State Park
Beautiful limestone falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Popular spot for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Easy hiking trails with a variety of views.
McKinney Falls State Park
Near San Antonio
All places are in or within an hour of San Antonio.
Free; may be challenging to park. Beautiful in the fall.
Friedrich Wilderness Park
Best time: fall & spring. Not too crowded. Beautiful views.
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Challenging climbs to beautiful views!
Garner State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Easy, moderate and challenging trails; some are shaded and some aren't.
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Easy hiking trails; playground for kids
Guadalupe River State Park
Near Amarillo
All places are in or within an hour of Amarillo.
The views everywhere are amazing. Avoid the brutal summer heat though!
