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The Lower Colorado River Authority manages some of the most scenic parks in the Highland Lakes, along with the lakes themselves. Go to LCRAparks.com for details. Entrance fees required at each.
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is unveiling its newly acquired South Erock property on several guided hikes starting in January 2025. Join a park ranger on the moderately challenging, 2-mile trek that showcases the natural beauty of the Comanche Rock Ranch Read more…
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In Texas, fall and winter usher in glorious hiking weather, the perfect seasons to take on the Woodland Trail at Inks Lake State Park in Burnet County. The trail is one of the longest and most breathtaking hikes in the Read more…
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Backbone Creek hike-and-bike trail in Marble Falls is a peaceful, gravel thread that weaves together the city’s parks. The mostly shaded and easygoing path is just over a mile long and accommodates hikers, bikers, disc golf tossers, and leashed dogs. Read more…
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Cool fall weather and mostly mild winters make October through February the perfect months to explore the Highland Lakes on foot. The area is a hiking hotbed for easy family outings or significant challenges. Local hiking enthusiasts share several of Read more…
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Pedernales Falls State Park is 8 square miles of glorious scenery east of Johnson City featuring panoramic views of the Hill Country. Pedernales Falls State Park is named for the Pedernales River that flows through it and offers over 20 Read more…
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Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge just outside of Marble Falls is the epitome of Texas Hill Country hiking. Visitors go over, around, and across the rolling hills that gave this region its name. The refuge is huge: At 23,000 acres, it is the Read more…
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Pace Bend Park, in the far reaches of Spicewood, sticks out like a peninsula into Lake Travis and offers 9 miles of shoreline. Expect stunning views of the lake and the Texas Hill Country. There are two ways to get to Read more…
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Visit the trails at Inks Lake State Park for a hike that feels distinctly Texan. You'll encounter rocky cliffs, cactuses and cedar trees all around Inks Lake. There are 200 lakeside campsites littered about the park. I went on a Saturday afternoon, Read more…
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One way to really explore the Highland Lakes is by hiking. And the Highland Lakes has some top-notch places to hike, whether you're an experienced trekker or just taking the family out for a few hours. Two top places for Read more…
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