Biking, Hiking Trails & Parks
There are so many options for mountain biking and hiking in West Austin. Ranging from someone just getting on a mountain bike for the first time to someone training for a downhill race. No matter what skill level you’re at or aiming for, there is something for you. I decided to get into mountain biking after realizing how intricate the trail system in our neighborhood is. Here’s my favorite trail. It’s great if you’re looking to get a ride in between conference calls or emails. Not too long, not too technical. Just enough to get your blood flowing and work on building some skills for more advanced trails.
Bike
Highlands Trailhead
405 Prosecco Pl.
Austin, Texas 78738
Mt Lakeway
335-337 Bisset Ct.
Lakeway, Texas 78738
Hiking and Parks
City of Bee Cave Central Park:
Fifty-acre park complete with a 1.4-mile paved walking trail, dog park, two playgrounds and pavilions available for rent. During your stroll around the park, you may also encounter an adorable musical theater tucked away in the back side of the park.
City of Bee Cave Central Park
13676 Bee Cave Pkwy.
Bee Cave, Texas 78738
(512) 767-6610
Lakeway
Lakeway Parks and Recreation
1102 Lohmans Crossing Road
Lakeway, Texas 78734-4470
(512) 314-7500
Lakeway City Park
502 Hurst Creek Road
Lakeway, Texas 78734
Mansfield Dam Park
4370 Mansfield Dam Park Road
Austin, Texas 78732
Tom Hughes Park
12714 Hughes Park Road.
Austin, Texas 78732
Steiner Ranch Area
Cypress Creek Park
13601 Bullick Hollow Road
Austin, Texas 78726
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
1600 City Park Road
Austin, Texas 78730
Selma Hughes Park
11921 Selma Hughes Park Road
Austin, Texas 78732
Fritz Hughes Park
3100 Fritz Hughes Park Road
Austin, Texas 78732
Bob Wentz Park
7144 Comanche Trl.
Austin, Texas 78732
Quinlan Park
1705 S. Quinlan Park Road
Austin, Texas 78732
Spicewood/Dripping Springs
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Road
Dripping Springs, Texas 78620
Krause Springs
424 Co Road 404,
Spicewood, Texas 78669
(401) 236-7554
Reimers Ranch Park
23610 Hamilton Road
Dripping Springs, Texas 78620
Pace Bend Park
2805 Pace Bend Road N.
Spicewood, Texas 78669
West Lake Hills
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail
Austin, Texas 78746
Barton Creek Wilderness Park
4618 Trail Crest Cir.
Austin, Texas 78735
Bull Creek District Park
6701 Lakewood Drive
Austin, Texas 78731
Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park
614 N. Commons Ford Road
Austin, Texas 78733
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
805 N. Capital of Texas Hwy.
Austin, Texas 78746
Violet Crown Trail, Zilker Park Trail Head
William Barton Drive
Austin, Texas 78746