The 14 Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Austin, TX
Every one of these 14 hiking trails in Austin, TX is listed as allowing dogs, ranked by visitor ratings.
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 7,021 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. Parking on site. Open around the clock.
2.Hamilton Greenbelt
4.8 · 356 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.8 from 356 reviews. Good for kids and parking on site.
3.Hiking Trail Walnut Creek Park
4.8 · 159 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.8 from 159 reviews. 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. Parking on site.
6.Spyglass Trailhead at Barton Creek Greenbelt
4.8 · 58 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.8 from 58 reviews. Parking on site.
7.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. Parking on site.
9.Spicewood Valley Trail
4.6 · 179 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.6 from 179 reviews. Good for kids and parking on site.
10.Violet Crown Trail, Zilker Park Trail Head
4.7 · 53 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.7 from 53 reviews. Parking on site. Open around the clock.
11.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. Parking on site.
12.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. Parking on site.
13.Southeast Metropolitan Park
4.4 · 596 reviews · Austin
4.4 stars from 596 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids and parking on site.
14.Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
4.2 · 289 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.2 from 289 reviews. Good for kids and parking on site.
Common questions
What is the best dog-friendly 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 are good for kids?
Hamilton Greenbelt, Spicewood Valley Trail, Southeast Metropolitan Park and Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead are flagged as family-friendly.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.