The Best Hiking in Leander

About a half mile west from the Hwy 183 bridge that crosses the South Fork of the San Gabriel River lies approximately 12 dinosaur footprints embedded in the river bed. Not many people know about the dinosaur tracks just northwest of Austin in Leander, Texas. This is not a marked trail, there ar...

Williamson Park Nature Trail is a 3.2 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Leander, TX.

Park in the big lot off E Little Elm Trail Road (see map) to access the trailhead. Trail is accessible year round and is dog-friendly. 

Brushy Creek Loop is a 6.8 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Cedar Park, TX.

Brushy Creek Trail from Brushy Creek Lake Park is a 6.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near Cedar Park, TX.

The Good Water Trail which is part of the larger Good Water Loop, is a 12.6 mile point-to-point hike. This trail is heavily trafficked by both hikers and mountain bikers alike. It's a great trail for scenic views, nature, and wildlife. Please be advised that the trail is severely rocky and uneven...

Russell Park to Walnut Spring Park is a 2.1 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near Georgetown, TX.

Vista Knoll and Ridgeline Loop Via Cactus Rocks Trail is a 3.1 mile loop hike where you may see local wildlife located near Leander, TX.

The Cactus Rocks Trail is located in Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge near Leander, Texas. The trail is a 1 mile loop perfect for kids, hikers, trail runners, and birding expeditions (watch for the golden-cheeked warbler, an endangered species). You will see a variety of naturally oc...

The Good Water Loop is a loop trail around the San Gabriel River through Russel Park and Sawyer Park. Just outside of Georgetown, Texas, this trail is perfect for a lengthy trail run or for an overnight backpacking trip. This trail is open year-round, and dogs are allowed to use this trail if kep...

The Good Water Trail Loop from Cedar Breaks is a 10.1 mile loop hike that begins within Cedar Breaks Park, just northeast of Georgetown, Texas. The trail is heavily trafficked and even more so on weekends. There are several inclines and declines, but nothing too significant. The trail has rough t...

The San Gabriel River trailhead is found within Cedar Breaks Park, just northeast of Georgetown, Texas. The trail is a 7.6 mile moderate out-and-back trail. The trail is heavily trafficked and even more so on weekends. There are several inclines and declines, but nothing too significant. The trai...

This is a 7.6 mile out-and-back trail snaking along the banks of Lake Georgetown. The trailhead is located in Cedar Breaks Park. There is no fee to hike the trail however there are fees for camping, boating, or picnicking so be sure to tell the attendants you are just there to hike. Once through ...

The Vista Knoll Loop is a .9 mile hike, accessible year round. Dogs are not allowed on this trail. The trail offers great views of Lake Travis, with good wildlife viewing opportunities. 

Jim Hogg and San Gabriel River Trail is a 14.1 mile out and back hike that takes you past lake views located near Georgetown, TX.

This 4.5 mile hike is enjoyable for kids, hikers, trail runners, and dog walkers. The trail is open for use year round, and wildflowers are abundant in the spring. There are some unique caves along the trail to look at and explore. This is a relatively quiet trail - a perfect option for anyone lo...