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Canyonlands / Mt Lakeway Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Running trail in The Hills, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Canyonlands / Mt Lakeway Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Wooded network of hiking and biking paths offering scenic views and hilly terrain.
What runners say about Canyonlands / Mt Lakeway Trail
“Also great for mountain biking, clean bathroom before the trail.”
“This is a great trail with lots of elevation change and beautiful scenery.”
“The official trail intersections are well marked, but be aware there are a lot of well used "unofficial" trails that can lead you astray.”
Very challenging but scenic trail. Dog friendly for the most part. Not too many cyclists and the cycling trails don't intertwine too much with the walking paths. You can take a variety of paths to get to the peak based on how many switchbacks versus incline paths you decide to take.
Beautiful and sometimes challenging trail! Would go again! The only downside is that you have to be really good with directions(I’m not) There aren’t a lot of directional markings and it’s very easy to get lost, but if you’re good at navigating it is awesome!! Also bring food and water.
Intense workout, it is easy to get lost on your way back depending where you park. Decent views. Also great for mountain biking, clean bathroom before the trail. Coming back for sure and running the whole thing
Trail system across and around small canyon is one of the more interesting and challenging in Austin area
Trail conditions & character
“This is a great trail with lots of elevation change and beautiful scenery.”
“You can take a variety of paths to get to the peak based on how many switchbacks versus incline paths you decide to take.”
“The trailhead was easy to find and there was convenient (but limited if it’s busy) parking nearby.”
“Very shaded for the most part, and it is rather easy to get lost so make sure you remember where you parked your vehicle and bring a GPS :D”
“Also great for mountain biking, clean bathroom before the trail.”
“Lots of fun for dogs that you can bring and take them off leash if you would like to!”
“The trails leading to it are super rough, large rocky steps and loose boulders along the way, but we went back to hike it again the very next day.”
Plan your run at Canyonlands / Mt Lakeway Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelakeway-tx.gov
- Phone+1 512-314-7530
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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