The 5 Family-Friendly Hiking Trails in Austin, TX
These 5 hiking trails in Austin, TX are all flagged as good for children, ranked by visitor ratings.
Hamilton Greenbelt leads, with 4.8 stars from 356 reviews; Spicewood Valley Trail follows at 4.6.
Between them they carry 2,438 Google reviews and average 4.5 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.Hamilton Greenbelt
4.8 · 356 reviews · Austin
The top pick, holding 4.8 stars across 356 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
2.Spicewood Valley Trail
4.6 · 179 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.6 from 179 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
3.Twin Falls
4.4 · 1,018 reviews · Austin
4.4 stars from 1,018 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Parking on site.
4.Southeast Metropolitan Park
4.4 · 596 reviews · Austin
4.4 stars from 596 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
5.Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
4.2 · 289 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.2 from 289 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
Common questions
What is the best family-friendly hiking trail in Austin, TX?
Hamilton Greenbelt ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 356 Google reviews.
Which hiking trails in Austin, TX allow dogs?
Hamilton Greenbelt, Spicewood Valley Trail, Southeast Metropolitan Park and Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead are listed as dog-friendly.
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