# @austinites101 on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2024-10-23T15:19:45.000+00:00
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10 SCENIC HIKING TRAILS & NATURE ESCAPES TO EXPLORE IN AUSTIN

Looking for your next outdoor adventure? Here are the top trails in Austin that offer incredible views, workout challenges, and serene nature spots!

ANN AND ROY BUTLER HIKE-AND-BIKE TRAIL
A favorite for locals, this trail circles Lady Bird Lake, offering a perfect blend of urban and nature vibes.
⭐Difficulty: Easy | Length: 9.9 mi | Est. 3h 4m

TWIN FALLS AND SCULPTURE FALLS VIA BARTON CREEK GREENBELT TRAIL
Enjoy varying terrain and riverbed views. Be mindful of narrow rocky ledges and seasonal waterfall flow.
⭐Difficulty: Moderate | Length: 3.2 mi | Est. 1h 2m

RIVER PLACE CANYON TRAIL
Elevate your heart rate with stairs and narrow paths. Great views await at the hilltop!
⭐Difficulty: Moderate | Length: 5.4 mi | Est. 2h 24m

HILL OF LIFE VIA BARTON CREEK GREENBELT TRAIL
Perfect for a family adventure with elevation gains and beautiful scenery.
⭐Difficulty: Moderate | Length: 3.1 mi

HOMESTEAD TRAIL
Located at McKinney Falls State Park, this wide gravel trail offers great views of the falls and shallow river crossings.
⭐Difficulty: Easy | Length: 3.4 mi | Est. 1h 8m

VIOLET CROWN TRAIL: ZILKER TRAILHEAD TO 360 TRAILHEAD
A rocky trail with springtime creek views—part of Austin’s 30-mile pedestrian trail.
⭐Difficulty: Easy | Length: 3.7 mi | Est. 1h 18m

LOWER FALLS AND HOMESTEAD LOOP TRAIL
A scenic lollipop loop with abundant wildlife and some rock hopping over crevasses.
⭐Difficulty: Moderate | Length: 3.0 mi | Est. 1h 2m

THREE FALLS HIKE
Expect stunning views along this shaded trail, especially during spring months.
⭐Difficulty: Moderate | Length: 7.3 mi | Est. 2h 21m

BARTON CREEK GREENBELT TRAIL
A rugged multi-use trail traveling along Barton Creek with wildlife spotting opportunities.
⭐Difficulty: Moderate | Length: 14.2 mi | Est. 4h 47m

ST. EDWARDS GREEN AND RED LOOP
This short loop takes you through fields, juniper forests, and crystal-clear creeks for swimming
⭐Difficulty: Moderate | Length: 1.9 mi | Est. 51m

.Did we miss any? Drop your favorite hiking destinations in Austin below!

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| AUSTINITES101 | @austinites101 | https://gondola.cc/austinites101 | Media Company |
| Olivia Coker | @Oliviacoker. | https://gondola.cc/Oliviacoker. | Editor |

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