The 18 Family-Friendly Hiking Trails in Texas
These 18 hiking trails in Texas are all flagged as good for children, ranked by visitor ratings.
Hamilton Greenbelt in Austin leads, with 4.8 stars from 356 reviews; River Legacy Parks East in Dallas follows at 4.6. The list spans 4 cities, including Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
Between them they carry 7,980 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 in Austin, holding 4.8 stars across 356 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
2.River Legacy Parks East
4.6 · 1,248 reviews · Dallas
4.6 stars from 1,248 reviews in Dallas, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
3.Memorial Park Mountain Biking Trails
4.8 · 46 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.8 from 46 reviews in Houston.
4.Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
4.6 · 276 reviews · San Antonio
Rated 4.6 from 276 reviews in San Antonio.
5.Spicewood Valley Trail
4.6 · 179 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.6 from 179 reviews in Austin. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
6.Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
4.6 · 170 reviews · Dallas
Rated 4.6 from 170 reviews in Dallas. Parking on site.
8.Oak Cliff Nature Preserve
4.5 · 1,110 reviews · Dallas
4.5 stars from 1,110 reviews in Dallas, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
9.Samuell Farm
4.5 · 632 reviews · Dallas
4.5 stars from 632 reviews in Dallas, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
10.Richard Greene Linear Park
4.5 · 407 reviews · Dallas
Rated 4.5 from 407 reviews in Dallas. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
12.Twin Falls
4.4 · 1,018 reviews · Austin
4.4 stars from 1,018 reviews in Austin, one of the most reviewed on this list. Parking on site.
13.Crystal Canyon Natural Area
4.4 · 697 reviews · Dallas
4.4 stars from 697 reviews in Dallas, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
14.Southeast Metropolitan Park
4.4 · 596 reviews · Austin
4.4 stars from 596 reviews in Austin, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
15.Allen's Landing Park
4.4 · 266 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.4 from 266 reviews in Houston. Open around the clock.
16.Dr. Robert Cluck Linear Park
4.4 · 216 reviews · Dallas
Rated 4.4 from 216 reviews in Dallas. Dogs welcome.
17.Mud Creek Park
4.3 · 207 reviews · San Antonio
Rated 4.3 from 207 reviews in San Antonio. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
18.Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
4.2 · 289 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.2 from 289 reviews in Austin. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
Common questions
What is the best family-friendly hiking trail in Texas?
Hamilton Greenbelt in Austin ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 356 Google reviews.
Which city in Texas has the most top-rated hiking trails?
Dallas has 8 of the 18 hiking trails on this list.
Which hiking trails in Texas allow dogs?
Hamilton Greenbelt, River Legacy Parks East, Spicewood Valley Trail, Hill at Sims and Oak Cliff Nature Preserve, among others, are listed as dog-friendly.
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