Looking for your next outdoor adventure? Here are the top trails in Austin that offer incredible views, workout challenges, and serene nature spots!
Updated October 2024
ANN AND ROY BUTLER HIKE-AND-BIKE TRAIL
A favorite for locals, this trail circles Lady Bird Lake, offering a perfect blend of urban and nature vibes.
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 9.9 miles
Estimated time: 3 hours and 4 minutes
Downtown | Directions
TWIN FALLS AND SCULPTURE FALLS VIA BARTON CREEK GREENBELT TRAIL
Enjoy varying terrain and riverbed views. Be mindful of narrow rocky ledges and seasonal waterfall flow.
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 3.2 miles
Estimated time: 1 hour and 2 minutes
Barton Creek Greenbelt | Directions
RIVER PLACE CANYON TRAIL
Elevate your heart rate with stairs and narrow paths. Great views await at the hilltop!
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 5.4 miles
Estimated time: 2 hours and 24 minutes
West Lake Hills | Directions
HILL OF LIFE VIA BARTON CREEK GREENBELT TRAIL
Perfect for a family adventure with elevation gains and beautiful scenery.
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 3.1 miles
Estimated time: 1 hour
Barton Creek Greenbelt | Directions
HOMESTEAD TRAIL
Located at McKinney Falls State Park, this wide gravel trail offers great views of the falls and shallow river crossings.
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 3.4 miles
Estimated time: 1 hour and 8 minutes
McKinney Falls State Park | Directions
VIOLET CROWN TRAIL: ZILKER TRAILHEAD TO 360 TRAILHEAD
A rocky trail with springtime creek views—part of Austin’s 30-mile pedestrian trail.
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 3.7 miles
Estimated time: 1 hour and 18 minutes
Zilker Park | Directions
LOWER FALLS AND HOMESTEAD LOOP TRAIL
A scenic lollipop loop with abundant wildlife and some rock hopping over crevasses.
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 3 miles
Estimated time: 1 hour and 2 minutes
McKinney Falls State Park | Directions
THREE FALLS HIKE
Expect stunning views along this shaded trail, especially during spring months.
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 7.3 miles
Estimated time: 2 hours and 21 minutes
Barton Creek Greenbelt | Directions
BARTON CREEK GREENBELT TRAIL
A rugged multi-use trail traveling along Barton Creek with wildlife spotting opportunities.
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 14.2 miles
Estimated time: 4 hours and 47 minutes
Barton Creek Greenbelt | Directions
ST. EDWARD'S GREEN AND RED LOOP
This short loop takes you through fields, juniper forests, and crystal-clear creeks for swimming
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 1.9 miles
Estimated time: 51 minutes
St. Edward's Greenbelt | Directions
