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5 Best Hiking Trails in Texas HIKE TO 5.4 MILES Explore Texas nature at its finest with these outdoor hotspots, 344 FT. GAIN prime for hiking, biking, and other adventurous activities.

If you are looking for 360° views of the Texas Hill Country, this 5.5-mile hike is the perfect spot. The Summit Trail is very easy to follow and family-friendly (except for the summit). On the descent, if you hike down the west face you’ll find Enchanted Rock, which is an “exfoliation dome” with fractured pieces of granite that look like they are frozen in place.

HIKE TO THE LIGHTHOUSE 5.4 MILES IN PALO DURO CANYON 492 FT. GAIN

The Lighthouse is one of the most unique geological formations found in “The Grand Canyon of Texas.” Once you reach the Lighthouse Trailhead, you’ll find one path for Capital Peak and HIKE THE ARBOR HILLS 3.6 MILES the other for the Lighthouse, both of which lead you to the NATURE PRESERVE 20 FT. GAIN base of Capital Peak. From the base of Capital Peak, you’ll hike another 2.5 miles until you reach Lighthouse Rock. The Arbor Hills Nature Preserve offers a 3.6-mile unpaved outer loop, perfect for hiking and trail running. Here, you’ll enjoy open, scenic views and a variety of activities including photography classes, yoga, group runs, and more. There are two other trails visitors can enjoy: a 3.3-mile paved loop and a 2.7-mile mountain bike trail.

HIKE THE WINDOW TRAIL IN 4.4 MILES 500 FT. GAIN

The Window Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Big Bend National Park where you can enjoy spectacular panoramic 8.5 MILES CLIMB views into Mexico and surrounding mountains. You can begin 2867 FT. GAIN your hike either at the Basin Trailhead or at the Chisos Basin Campground. On the hike back, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of Casa Grande and Emory Peak. Guadalupe Peak is the highest point in Texas at 8,479 feet tall. The peak is located in National Park along the New Mexican border. The climb is steep and challenging but offers beautiful mountain views of .

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