The 17 Best Hiking Trails in Austin, TX
These are the 17 highest-rated hiking trails we list in Austin, TX, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail leads, with 4.8 stars from 468 reviews; Hamilton Greenbelt follows at 4.8.
Between them they carry 8,123 Google reviews and average 4.6 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
4.8 · 468 reviews · Austin
The top pick, holding 4.8 stars across 468 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site. Open around the clock.
2.Hamilton Greenbelt
4.8 · 356 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.8 from 356 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
3.Hiking Trail Walnut Creek Park
4.8 · 159 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.8 from 159 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
4.Turkey Creek Trailhead
4.7 · 569 reviews · Austin
4.7 stars from 569 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
5.Brushy Creek Trail
4.9 · 51 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.9 from 51 reviews. Parking on site. Open around the clock.
7.Spyglass Trailhead at Barton Creek Greenbelt
4.8 · 58 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.8 from 58 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
8.River Place Nature Trail
4.6 · 1,721 reviews · Austin
4.6 stars from 1,721 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
10.Spicewood Valley Trail
4.6 · 179 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.6 from 179 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
11.Violet Crown Trail, Zilker Park Trail Head
4.7 · 53 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.7 from 53 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site. Open around the clock.
12.St. Edward's Greenbelt
4.5 · 1,180 reviews · Austin
4.5 stars from 1,180 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
13.River Place Nature Trail Canyon Trailhead
4.5 · 727 reviews · Austin
4.5 stars from 727 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
15.Twin Falls
4.4 · 1,018 reviews · Austin
4.4 stars from 1,018 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids and parking on site.
16.Southeast Metropolitan Park
4.4 · 596 reviews · Austin
4.4 stars from 596 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
17.Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
4.2 · 289 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.2 from 289 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
Common questions
What is the best hiking trail in Austin, TX?
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 468 Google reviews.
Which hiking trails in Austin, TX allow dogs?
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Hamilton Greenbelt, Hiking Trail Walnut Creek Park, Turkey Creek Trailhead and Gus Fruh, among others, are listed as dog-friendly.
Which hiking trails in Austin, TX are good for kids?
Hamilton Greenbelt, Spicewood Valley Trail, Twin Falls, Southeast Metropolitan Park and Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead are flagged as family-friendly.
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