Johnson City

Lyndon Johnson's grandfather and great-uncle established a cattle droving headquarters in the 1860s. Their log cabin and subsequent barns, cooler house, and windmill still stand. There is also a modern exhibit center focusing on the cattle business, early Johnson family and settlement history, and Hill Country survival.  To reach the Settlement, take a self-guiding nature trail from the Visitor...

Wolf Mountain and Juniper Ridge Trail Loop is a 11.2 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively moderate and well maintained. There is little shade but it is still a great hike. There are several scenic views as well as dips down into the c...

The Wolf Mountain, Juniper Ridge and South Loop Equestrian Trail is a 6.6 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively moderate, with few inclines. There is little shade but it is still a great hike and the most perfect trail for exploration,...

Juniper Spring via Wolf Mountain and Juniper Ridge is a 8.4 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. This trail is moderately trafficked. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively moderate and well maintained. There is little shade but it is still a great hike and the most perfec...

The Wolf Mountain Trail is a 7.2 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively moderate and well maintained. There is little shade but it is still a great hike and the most perfect trail for exploration, especially for kids. There are several ...

Madrone, Juniper Ridge, South Loop Equestrian Trail Loop is a 4.60 mile loop hike where you may see local wildlife located near Johnson City, TX.

Madrone Trail to Juniper Ridge Trail Loop is a 7.9 mile loop hike where you may see local wildlife located near Johnson City, TX.

Twin Falls Nature Trail is a half mile loop trail located within Pedernales Falls State Park between Dripping Springs and Johnson, City, Texas. The trail head is located near the campgrounds and parking can be found near the bathrooms. It is an easy trail with a very slight descent. The trail itself is pretty narrow however it is an extremely lightly trafficked loop. It's completely shaded and ...

The trail is available for use year round, and dogs are welcome on the trail if kept on leash. Activities at Pedernales Falls State Park include camping, hiking, swimming, tubing, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching, and horseback riding. River recreation is in a limited area beginning at the Youth Group Camping area and down river to the park boundary.  Check out this adventure if you're p...