With summer over and fall weather approaching, we may have some cooler weather in the near future! This could be the perfect opportunity to grab the kids and enjoy a weekend in the great outdoors. Fresh air and some gorgeous hill country views are just the thing for an active weekend of fun. Hiking and nature trails are located all throughout the Austin area, and we are lucky enough to enjoy some of the best close to our home of Georgetown!
Here are a couple of our favorite hiking and nature trails in and around the Georgetown area – grab your hiking shoes, a bottle of water and some sunblock and let’s get started! Below is a print out for your reference!
Bastrop State Park
100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop | 512-321-2101
Located just north of Georgetown, Bastrop State Park has seven miles of trails with a pool open from May to September. Guests can stay overnight at campsites, RV parks, or historic cabins. Also, for those who like to fish, Lake Mira offers some prime fishing!
Colorado Bend State Park
P.O. Box 118, Bend | 325-628-3240
Colorado Bend State Park, located in the canyon lands of the Colorado River, offers its guests a plethora of swimming opportunities, because of the slow moving water. The state park has 32 miles of multi-use trails and has activities ranging from camping to mountain biking to swimming and fishing.
Berry Springs Park and Preserve
1801 CR 152, Georgetown | 512-943-1920
Located in Georgetown, Berry Springs Park and Preserve has 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails and offers several camping sites and lakes for fishing.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 RR 965, Fredericksburg | 830-685-3636
The Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, located in Fredericksburg, is a large pinkish granite rock – perfect for hiking, picnicking and rock climbing! Within the park is a park store that offers food, drinks and firewood – guests are asked to provide their own water to help preserve water.
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin | 512-243-1643
Located in the Austin area, McKinney Falls State Park has nine miles of trails that wind through the beautiful Texas hill country. There are different trails whether you are a hiker, biker or are walking with a stroller. The state park offers campsites with water, electric hookups and newly remodeled cabins. The park also offers spectaculars views of a waterfall.
Inks Lake State Park
3630 Park Road 4 West, Burnet | 512-793-2223
If you’re looking for a shady hike through the forest then Inks Lake State Park’s 7.5 miles of trails are the place for you! For families and those looking for a less rocky hike, we recommend the 3.3-mile Pecan Flats trail. The state park also offers a plethora of water activities: boating, water skiing, fishing, swimming, etc.
San Gabriel Park Trail
445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown | 512-930-3595
Located in Georgetown, the San Gabriel Park Trail is perfect for those looking to get out for a few hours and enjoy the fresh air. The trail around the San Gabriel Park is 1.6 miles and the trails that run along the San Gabriel River total approximately nine miles.
Of course, this is not a comprehensive list of all the hiking trails in Austin – just a couple of our favorites around Georgetown!
Do you have any questions about Georgetown? Give us a call! We love our community and would be happy to answer any questions you may have!
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