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Gems in Central Texas - 6

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gem Favorite Sunset on top of NW Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock

(23) Frederi…, TX
gem Favorite View from Sculpture Falls (wintertime). Barton creek is known for its beautiful blue-green water.

Sculpture Falls

(9) Rolling…, TX
gem Favorite Hamilton Pool

Hamilton Pool

(9) The Hills, TX
gem Favorite This is where you'll be standing if you follow the trail to its end point.

Rough Hollow Cove

(1) Lakeway, TX
gem Favorite View of Colorado River from the riverbank near Gorman Falls

Gorman Falls

(13) Lampasas, TX
gem Favorite View from Barton Springs out towards the spill out creek finger that heads to the river.  This is a weekday! Weekends are a bit overcrowded (expect to share the space with friendly 4:20 peeps).

Barton Springs

(8) Austin, TX

Recommended Routes in Central Texas - 20

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Favorite Trickling waterfall
Intermediate

Turkey Creek Trail

2.8 mi 4.6 km 167' Up 50.94 m Up 168' Down 51.3 m Down

Lost Creek, TX
Favorite Notice the sculptured rocks just below the surface. Its really amazing up close as you walk over stones.  Watch your step...or you'll be soaked (from experience LOL)
Intermediate

Homestead Trail Loop

3.4 mi 5.4 km 156' Up 47.44 m Up 156' Down 47.52 m Down

Austin, TX
Favorite Downtown Austin Tour.
Easy/Intermediate

Downtown Austin Tour

6.3 mi 10.2 km 106' Up 32.17 m Up 106' Down 32.18 m Down

Austin, TX
Favorite Pennybacker Bridge, Austin, TX
Intermediate

Pennybacker Bridge Overlook Trail

0.1 mi 0.2 km 18' Up 5.49 m Up 8' Down 2.45 m Down

West La…, TX
Favorite Sloping flanks of Enchanted Rock
Intermediate

Enchanted Rock Tour

6.3 mi 10.1 km 771' Up 234.96 m Up 769' Down 234.53 m Down

Frederi…, TX
Favorite Water flowing through Pedernales Falls.
Intermediate

Pedernales Falls

1.0 mi 1.6 km 122' Up 37.08 m Up 124' Down 37.85 m Down

Johnson…, TX
Favorite Tree
Easy/Intermediate

Lake Somerville Flag Pond and Trailway Loop

6.4 mi 10.3 km 115' Up 35.19 m Up 116' Down 35.28 m Down

Somerville, TX
Favorite Fish in the pond
Intermediate

Lime Kiln Loop

1.3 mi 2.1 km 172' Up 52.42 m Up 177' Down 54.08 m Down

San Marcos, TX
Favorite Historic Civilian Conservation Corp Overlook.
Intermediate

Bastrop State Park: Scenic Overlook Trail & Lost Pines Loop

6.3 mi 10.1 km 374' Up 114.09 m Up 380' Down 115.87 m Down

Bastrop, TX

Central Texas Running

  • 495 Miles 796 Kilometers of Trail
  • 20 Recommended Routes
  • 6 Gems Gems
  • 218 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 274 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 15 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Central Texas - 487

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5.4 mi 8.6 km #1Violet Crown Trail
Intermediate
Rollingwood, TX
Intermediate
Rollingwood, TX 15 
0.4 mi 0.7 km #2Nails Creek Access Road
Easy
Somerville, TX
Easy
Somerville, TX
0.9 mi 1.5 km #3Commons Ford Metro Park Trail
Easy
Bee Cave, TX
Easy
Bee Cave, TX
5.4 mi 8.6 km #4Dockery Trail
Intermediate
Fairfield, TX
Intermediate
Fairfield, TX
0.7 mi 1.2 km #5Lariat Loop
Easy
Leander, TX
Easy
Leander, TX
0.3 mi 0.4 km #6Horseshoe Loop
Easy
Leander, TX
Easy
Leander, TX
2.0 mi 3.3 km #7Saddle Loop
Easy/Intermediate
Leander, TX
Easy/Intermediate
Leander, TX
0.4 mi 0.6 km #8Side Oaks Trail
Easy
Leander, TX
Easy
Leander, TX
0.3 mi 0.4 km #9Saddle Spur
Easy
Leander, TX
Easy
Leander, TX
0.3 mi 0.4 km #10Cedar Ridge Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Leander, TX
Easy/Intermediate
Leander, TX

Photos of Central Texas - 457

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Sloping flanks of Enchanted Rock
Jul 25, 2016 near Frederi…, TX
Nature's stair stepper. It does not disappoint!
Nov 11, 2016 near Lost Creek, TX
Hamilton Pool ....Feb 2017
Aug 9, 2017 near The Hills, TX
Hamilton Pool.... minus the crowds .... in the off season.  This is a great short trail just about anytime of the year... after summer crowds are gone is best  :)
Aug 28, 2017 near The Hills, TX
Hamilton Pool
Jan 5, 2018 near The Hills, TX
The morning sun looked amazing on this field!
Jul 23, 2019 near Wyldwood, TX
the flattest part of the trail is between mile 10 -15, great for casual bike rides.
Nov 24, 2021 near Serenada, TX
Steps down to the trailhead at Horseshoe Bay Nature Park.
Jul 13, 2023 near Horsesh…, TX