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
beecavetexas.gov


Lakeway

Lakeway Parks and Recreation
1102 Lohmans Crossing Road
Lakeway, Texas 78734-4470
(512) 314-7500
lakeway-tx.gov

Lakeway City Park
502 Hurst Creek Road
Lakeway, Texas 78734
lakeway-tx.gov

Mansfield Dam Park
4370 Mansfield Dam Park Road
Austin, Texas 78732
parks.traviscountytx.gov

Tom Hughes Park
12714 Hughes Park Road.
Austin, Texas 78732
parks.traviscountytx.gov


Steiner Ranch Area

Cypress Creek Park
13601 Bullick Hollow Road
Austin, Texas 78726
parks.traviscountytx.gov

Emma Long Metropolitan Park
1600 City Park Road
Austin, Texas 78730
austintexas.gov

Selma Hughes Park
11921 Selma Hughes Park Road 
Austin, Texas 78732
parks.traviscountytx.gov

Fritz Hughes Park
3100 Fritz Hughes Park Road
Austin, Texas 78732
parks.traviscountytx.gov

Bob Wentz Park
7144 Comanche Trl.
Austin, Texas 78732 
parks.traviscountytx.gov

Quinlan Park
1705 S. Quinlan Park Road
Austin, Texas 78732
parks.traviscountytx.gov

Spicewood/Dripping Springs
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Road
Dripping Springs, Texas 78620  
parks.traviscountytx.gov

Krause Springs
424 Co Road 404, 
Spicewood, Texas 78669 
(401) 236-7554
krausesprings.net

Reimers Ranch Park
23610 Hamilton Road 
Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 
parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/reimers-ranch

Pace Bend Park                                                                         
2805 Pace Bend Road N. 
Spicewood, Texas 78669 
parks.traviscountytx.gov


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
austinparks.org

Bull Creek District Park
6701 Lakewood Drive
Austin, Texas 78731
austintexas.gov

Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park
614 N. Commons Ford Road
Austin, Texas 78733
austintexas.gov

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
805 N. Capital of Texas Hwy.
Austin, Texas 78746
stedwards.edu

Violet Crown Trail, Zilker Park Trail Head
William Barton Drive
Austin, Texas 78746
violetcrowntrail.com