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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in Texas
Texas has 138 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 76 cities and towns — Austin, Fort Worth, San Antonio, El Paso and 72 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 11,034 reviews
Big ravine with 800-ft cliffs, multi-use trails, campsites & the musical "Texas" in an amphitheater.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,110 reviews
Dramatic 425-ft. pink granite monolith & wilderness area offering hiking, climbing, camping & more.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,080 reviews
This 200-acre park features a trail system, playground, picnic pavilion & public restrooms.
Covert Park at Mount Bonnell
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,189 reviews
At 785-feet tall, or 106 steps, this hilltop park is the highest point in the city.
Cedar Ridge Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,688 reviews
Audubon nature preserve offering 9 miles of hiking trails through 600 acres of hill country habitat.
Pedernales Falls State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,188 reviews
5,200-acre park with hiking & horseback riding trails, campsites, river swimming & scenic vistas.
Barton Creek Greenbelt
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,508 reviews
This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing.
Tyler State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,307 reviews
Serene pine forest with a lake offering camping, hiking, nature study, fishing & a bike trail.
Cedar Hill State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 4,048 reviews
Wooded campsites & facilities for mountain biking, bird-watching, fishing, boating & swimming.
Franklin Mountains State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,937 reviews
24,247 acres of scenic desert offering climbing, hiking, wildlife, camping & views.
Comanche Lookout Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,931 reviews
Scenic park with a vantage point, playground, picnicking areas & trails for hiking.
Government Canyon State Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,564 reviews
Tranquil park featuring multi-use trails from rugged to beginner-friendly, plus guided canyon hikes.
Bastrop State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,512 reviews
Large state park featuring forest space filled with pine trees, hiking trails & a lake.
Chalk Ridge Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,419 reviews
This park along the Lampasas River features hiking trails, a suspension bridge & waterfalls.
Cleburne State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,233 reviews
6 miles of wooded mountain bike trails over rocky hills, & a lake for fishing & boating.
Marion Sansom Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,215 reviews
Hiking & mountain-biking trails through forestland with a scenic waterfall & lake vistas.
Hamilton Pool Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,052 reviews
A scenic natural swimming pool in a canyon below a 50-ft waterfall, surrounded by a grotto.
Harry Myers Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,974 reviews
Sprawling recreational area, featuring a splash park, a wading pool, playground, and walking trails.
Eisenhower Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,914 reviews
Sprawling 320-acre natural area with picnic & BBQ spots, plus 5 miles of hiking & jogging trails.
Fischer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,721 reviews
Large green space with 2 mi. of trails, 2 fishing ponds, a splash pad & a playground.
River Place Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,701 reviews
Picturesque, riverfront park offering a popular forested hiking trail, waterfalls & wildlife views.
Eagle Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,654 reviews
Recreation area with 400 acres of unspoiled green space, hiking trails & a scenic overlook.
Mary Heads Carter Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,640 reviews
Recreational green space with sizable synthetic turf playground & covered picnic spot.
Bethany Lakes Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,334 reviews
Large city park with 4 ponds offering fishing, a clubhouse, picnicking sites & a play area.
Medina River Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,181 reviews
511-acre oasis with riverfront paved & dirt hiking & biking trails, a variety of terrain & wildlife.
Erwin Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,141 reviews
Popular park featuring paved and off-road trails, playgrounds, campgrounds and pavilions.
Lockhart State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,188 reviews
Lush setting offering opportunities for hiking, camping, golfing, swimming & wildlife-viewing.
St. Edward's Greenbelt
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,174 reviews
80-acre park provides dog-friendly trails & swimming amid lush greenery, small waterfalls & ponds.
Panther Canyon Nature Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,056 reviews
Kid-friendly area offering trails, picnic tables, and playscapes, as well as wildlife sightings.
Oak Cliff Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,102 reviews
121 rolling acres of woodlands & wildflower meadows, with 8 miles of hike-&-bike trails.
Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 989 reviews
Clean park offering hiking trails and mountain biking, plus slides and swings.
Waterloo Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 984 reviews
Park offering hiking trails, picnic tables, a playground and a cave, plus lake views.
McKelvey Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 970 reviews
City park featuring a playground, a trail for hiking and cycling, and a picnic area.
Twin Falls
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,014 reviews
Greenbelt hiking area featuring waterfalls and a creek, plus swimming and a rope swing.
Harker Heights Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 904 reviews
Sizable park with softball & baseball fields, a lighted trail, a playground & picnic facilities.
Lions Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 894 reviews
100-acre park featuring playgrounds, a pond, picnic facilities, softball fields, a dog park & more.
Champion Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 847 reviews
Family-oriented park including a covered playground with sand box, picnic areas & a water feature.
Palos Verdes Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 811 reviews
City park featuring a playground, pond, walking trails, disc golf, and picnic areas.
Lake Wichita Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 842 reviews
This 234-acre park features a hiking/biking trail, picnic shelters, a playground, sports & more.
Reagan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 836 reviews
A clean recreation area for families featuring a splash pool and playgrounds.
Terry Hershey Park Hike & Bike Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 750 reviews
Biking and pedestrian-friendly trail network featuring a playground (for kids) and a water fountain.
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 760 reviews
Huge wildlife preserve featuring a canyon, river & fields inhabited by migratory birds.
River Place Nature Trail Canyon Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 725 reviews
Park featuring a riverside walking trail with steps, elevation changes & picturesque views.
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 666 reviews
Natural area focused on protecting animals & promoting environmental education with public trails.
Crystal Canyon Natural Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 695 reviews
This hilly 40-acre preserve offers a 0.5-mile trail & interpretive signs amid forest & rock terrain.
Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 672 reviews
Picturesque 58-acre preserve featuring hiking trails & 3 ponds for catch-&-release fishing.
Jacob's Ladder
4.7 ★★★★★ 631 reviews
Park with picnic tables and a popular set of stairs providing a workout and scenic views.
Jack Brooks Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 605 reviews
County park with hiking & mountain-biking trails, an archery range, sports fields & a rodeo arena.
RV Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 619 reviews
Belton Lake outdoor recreation area offering swimming, boating & water slides from May - October.
Roger's Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 589 reviews
Verdant public park featuring play structures, athletic fields & courts, a pool & paved walkways.
Tandy Hills Natural Area / Stratford Nature Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 564 reviews
Trails cut through this tranquil tract of prairie land with plants galore & spring wildflowers.
Hill Country State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 524 reviews
Large park with rugged terrain offering 40 miles of multiuse trails, a campground & primitive sites.
Hutto Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 542 reviews
39-acre park with a bird blind, playground & picnic areas, plus a boat launch, fishing pier & trail.
Pecan Valley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 552 reviews
Serene green space with walking/biking trails, fishing spots, picnic tables & seasonal wild flowers.
Turner Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 534 reviews
Public 62-acre park featuring sports facilities, a playground, gazebo, pond & walking trail.
Willow Fork Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 489 reviews
Clean park featuring a playground and a butterfly garden, plus disc golf courses and picnic facilities.
Cross Mountain
4.6 ★★★★★ 498 reviews
Popular picnic spot on a park-like mountain featuring a lighted cross on its peak, known for scenic views.
Crownridge Canyon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 481 reviews
Tranquil open space featuring paved & dirt walking trails amid desert scenery.
Arkansas Bend Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 462 reviews
Tranquil, lakeside park offering primitive campsites, plus swimming, fishing, hiking & picnicking.
The Lighthouse Rock
4.9 ★★★★★ 414 reviews
Popular 6-mile trail (easy to moderate) with striking rock formations and panoramic views of the canyon.
Southern Walnut Creek Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 401 reviews
Paved, well-maintained trail for cycling, hiking and dog-walking that passes through scenic areas and parks.
Booty's Road Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 404 reviews
Gated park hugging the banks of the San Gabriel River featuring access to popular hiking trails.
Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt
4.7 ★★★★★ 387 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails, grottos, and springs, plus a waterfall.
Willow Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 380 reviews
Neighborhood park, featuring picnic tables, a playground, a dog park and climbing frames.
Cedar Hill State Park Dorba Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 378 reviews
Clean, sprawling state park featuring a lake and hiking trails and campsites, plus bird-watching.
Northshore Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 357 reviews
Popular, 9-mile, 27-mile loop trail for walking and hiking, plus mountain biking.
Ron Coleman Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 356 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails with caves, scenic views and mountain backdrops.
Hamilton Greenbelt
4.8 ★★★★★ 352 reviews
Dog-friendly greenbelt known for its hiking trails, plus a few waterfalls.
Hill of Life
4.7 ★★★★★ 356 reviews
Popular trail along the Barton Creek greenbelt known for its two waterfalls, plus views of its namesake creek.
Milton Reimers Ranch Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 353 reviews
Canyon & forest preserve along the Pedernales River, frequented by rock climbers & mountain bikers.
Knob Hills Bike Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Hiking area with mountain bike trails, picnic tables, and wildlife sightings, plus dog-friendly loops.
Independence Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
Laid-back, waterfront 50-acre park with a boat ramp, fishing pier & a 1-mile walking/jogging trail.
Madrone Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 349 reviews
Casual lakeside destination for hiking and mountain biking trails, including some advanced options.
Bayside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Nature retreat featuring a playground, a sandy beach and bayfront dunes.
Twin Creeks Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 284 reviews
Kid-friendly park with open spaces for kite-flying and ball games, plus 3 playgrounds with slides and swings.
Redbud Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 259 reviews
Easygoing community park known for its play areas, grassy expanses, walking paths & pavilion.
San Gabriel River Trail/Goodwater Loop Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
Popular Lake Georgetown loop, plus cliff jumping into the water, waterfall trails and picnic areas.
Ogletree Gap Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 241 reviews
Laid-back park featuring a pavilion, spacious fields and hiking trails, plus a post office.
100 Acre Wood Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Nature preserve featuring both paved and mountain bike trails, as well as a skate park.
Windmill Hill - Dallas County Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 236 reviews
Nature preserve with plenty of trails for hiking and mountain biking, plus picnic tables.
Singing Wind Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Vast nature site with trails & bird-watching, softball, a pavilion, a playground & a skate park.
Billy Rogers Arroyo
4.5 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Easygoing trail with native plants & birds offers trails for hiking & cycling enthusiasts.
Jake's Hilltop Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Setting featuring a basketball court, playground, picnic tables & football & baseball game fields.
Rickel Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
Clean park featuring wooded terrain, a canyon and picnic areas, plus multiple playgrounds and hiking trails.
Robinson Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Park with varied hiking trails, waterways, and wildlife.
Spicewood Valley Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 177 reviews
Dog-friendly hiking area featuring a trail along a stream, waterfalls, and shade.
Quanah Hill Bike Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Mountain-bike area with winding trails, climbs and descent sections, along with lakeshore views.
Pickett Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Family-friendly waterside area featuring hiking trails, water access, picnic spots and a cemetery.
FWMBA-Gateway Park Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Well-maintained area for mountain biking and disc golf, plus other sports, events and activities.
Echo Hills Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Park with a pavilion, playground, jogging/walking trail system, athletic fields & picnic tables.
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Forested nature preserve with a variety of hiking trails, bird-viewing areas & dog-friendly hours.
Canyonlands / Mt Lakeway Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Wooded network of hiking and biking paths offering scenic views and hilly terrain.
Mistletoe Hill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 157 reviews
Shady playground featuring slides and exercise equipment, plus a pool outside the enclosure.
John F. Burke Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Tranquil park featuring a network of hiking trails and picnic benches, plus wildlife-watching spots.
Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 146 reviews
Trail system, nature preserve featuring creeks, trees and an extinct volcano.
Wilbarger Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring a playground and a veloway.
Hilltop Park And Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Green space offering paved paths and trails, plus a playground and picnic tables.
Cargill Long Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Well-maintained trail featuring hills, shady trees and covered picnic tables.
Waterfall - Marion Sansom Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Hiking area with trails of varying difficulty levels leading to waterfalls and a small lake.
Kimzey Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Neighborhood park with a basketball court, volleyball court, and playground, plus a 1-acre fishing pond.
Twin Creeks Historic Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 111 reviews
Park featuring a paved trail leading to waterfalls on a creek and a boarded-up house from the 1800s.
Poenisch Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Small, quiet park with a picnic table featuring a view of the water and seashells.
Westside Open Reserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Park with trails, a dog park, a playground & a recreation center amid picturesque desert scenery.
River Ranch County Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews
Park with a playground, trails, and a prairie, plus an interpretive center.
Union Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Clean, picturesque outdoor space that's home to playgrounds, slides and picnic tables.
The Trails at Eagle Mountain Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Wildlife park with a lake featuring a variety of hiking trails, picnic tables, and a restroom.
White Settlement Trailhead Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Park featuring trails, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus a kid-friendly hike.
Cross Timbers Trail Head
4.4 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews
Park featuring hiking, mountain biking, and a lake.
White Rock Creek Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 93 reviews
Easy, kid-friendly trail and park featuring carved animal sculptures and views of White Rock Creek..
Eagle Nature Trail at Central Texas College
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Trail, also named Eagle Nature Trail, that's suited to hikers and families, with plants and trees labeled.
Lions Foundation Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 85 reviews
Well-kept park featuring a playground, a few baseball fields and a sculpture garden.
Falconhead West Primitive Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Scenic park, boasting hilly terrain and a variety of trails for hiking, walking and trail running.
Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Nature preserve offering public access for hiking, picnicking, and bird watching.
River Place Nature Trail Little Fern Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Park featuring a moderately challenging hiking trail with a 4-mile round-trip distance.
Cedar Mountain - Dallas County Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Preserve featuring overlooks and trails for walking, hiking and mountain biking.
La Bota Trails - Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Secluded area offering mountain bike trails, and hiking paths that lead past homes.
Waxahachie Creek Park
3.6 ★★★★☆ 76 reviews
Park featuring a lake along with camping options and hiking trails.
Mundy's Gap
4.9 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Steep, sometimes windy trail with rocky surfaces on a high peak offering scenic desert and river views.
Piedmont Ridge Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews
Popular trail featuring woods, inclines and prairie wildflowers.
Brook Forest/ Middlebrook Walking Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables and kid-friendly hikes, as well as turtles.
Lone Star Hiking Trail - Trailhead # 8
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Wide-ranging hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails and creek crossings.
Rocky Point Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 43 reviews
Scenic hiking trail with a secluded feel that loops around Grapevine Lake.
The Trails at 9th
4.6 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
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