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Book SynopsisIt's Time to Take a Hike in San Antonio! The San Antonio and Austin areas are steeped in history -- San Antonio's Alamo stands as a symbol of Texas' fierce independence, while Austin is recognized as the cradle of Texas statehood. This area is also known for some of the most impressive hiking in the Lone Star State. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Antonio and Austin, by veteran authors Charlie Llewellin and Johnny Molloy, guides readers to the best trails found in the Texas Hill Country, all within easy reach of these two cities. The guide takes you to secluded, low traffic areas as well as those that are more popular and heavily used. The former LBJ Ranch, the Guadalupe River, the Highland Lakes Chain, and the Lost Pines area are just some of the spectacular places covered.
With this new edition in the best-selling 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles series, all these visually stunning and ruggedly charming routes are at the traveler's fingertips. This handy guide helps San Antonio and Austin natives get back into nature, with many options right in town. Extensive at-a-glance information makes it easy to choose the perfect hike based on length, difficulty, scenery, or on a specific factor such as hikes good for families, runners, or birding. Each trail profile includes maps, directions, driving times, nearby attractions, and other pertinent details.
Table of ContentsOverview Map
Overview Map Key
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
60 Hikes by Category
Introduction
AUSTIN
- Barton Creek Greenbelt (East)
- Homestead Trail at McKinney Falls State Park
- Inga VanNynatten Memorial Trail at Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt
- Lady Bird Lake: Boardwalk Loop
- Lady Bird Lake: West Loop
- Mayfield Park and Preserve
- McKinney Roughs Nature Park: Bluffs and Bottoms
- Onion Creek Trail at McKinney Falls State Park
- Pace Bend Park
- Pine Ridge Loop at McKinney Roughs Nature Park
- River Place Nature Trail
- Shoal Creek Greenbelt
- Spicewood Valley Trail
- Three Falls Hike at Barton Creek Greenbelt
- Turkey Creek Trail at Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
NORTH OF AUSTIN
- Bluffs of the North Fork San Gabriel River
- Brushy Creek Regional Trail
- Comanche Bluff Trail
- Crockett Gardens and Falls at Cedar Breaks Park
- Dana Peak Park at Stillhouse Hollow Lake
- Overlook Trail at Lake Georgetown
- Randy Morrow Trail
- Rimrock, Shin Oak, and Creek Trails at Doeskin Ranch
SOUTHEAST OF AUSTIN
- Bastrop State Park Loop
- Bastrop State Park: Purple Trail
- Lockhart State Park Loop
- Monument Hill History and Nature Walk
- Palmetto State Park Loop
WEST OF AUSTIN
- 5.5-Mile Loop at Pedernales Falls State Park
- Hamilton Pool Preserve Trail
- Inks Lake State Park
- Loop and Summit Trails at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
- Turkey Pass Loop at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
- Wolf Mountain Trail at Pedernales Falls State Park
SAN ANTONIO
- Bluff Spurs Overlooks
- Chula Vista Loop
- Comanche Lookout Loop
- Crownridge Canyon Natural Area Loop
- Friedrich Wilderness Park Loop
- Government Canyon Loop
- Hillview Natural Trail
- Leon Creek Greenway
- McAllister Park Loop
- Medina River Natural Area Loop
- San Antonio Botanical Garden Trail
- San Antonio Mission Trail
NORTH OF SAN ANTONIO
- Bamberger Trail
- Cibolo Nature Center Hike
- Dry Comal Nature Trail
- Guadalupe River State Park Loop
- Guadalupe River Trail
- Hightower Trail
- Hill Country Cougar Canyon Trek
- Kerrville-Schreiner Park Loop
- Panther Canyon Nature Trail
- Purgatory Creek Natural Area: Dante’s and Beatrice Trails
- Spring Lake Natural Area
- Twin Peaks Trek
- Wilderness Trail at Hill Country State Natural Area
Appendix A: Hiking Stores
Appendix B: Hiking Clubs
Appendix C: Where to Find Maps and More
Index
About the Authors
Map Legend
