Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks
Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Austin
The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake
Scenic walkway with water & city vistas. 7,250-ft. boardwalk along & across the lake, offering views of the shoreline, city & turtles.
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
Urban walking path with city views. Waterfront walking/cycling path featuring scenic views of the downtown skyline.
Zilker Nature Preserve
Publicly owned riverside nature preserve. Gifted to the city in 1917, this riverside area offers a natural escape from the bustling city.
Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
Serene walking trails & roaming peacocks. Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks.
The Terrace Hiking Trail
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Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
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Twin Falls
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
Park with biking, swimming & climbing. This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing.
Sculpture Falls
Natural swimming pools reached by trail. Popular swimming spot reached via a hike along the wooded Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail.
Barton Creek Wilderness Park
Scenic nature preserve with trails. Popular nature preserve featuring a creek with waterfalls & hiking trails with scenic views.
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
Educational natural site with trails. Natural area focused on protecting animals & promoting environmental education with public trails.
McKinney Falls State Park
Open for day & overnight use all year. Popular site for camping, hiking, biking & fishing, & for "Old Baldy," a 500+-year-old cypress tree.
Stephenson Nature Preserve And Outdoor Education Center
Hiking trails through forests & meadows. Paved & dirt trails through woodlands & meadows dotted with quirky art installations.
Stillhouse Hollow Nature Preserve
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Bull Creek District Park
Secluded green space with many trails. Tranquil, undeveloped park along the river with a variety of dog-friendly trails & picnic areas.
Turkey Creek Trailhead
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Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt
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The Bull Creek Preserve
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Deer Park at Maple Run Preserve
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Copperfield Nature Trail
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River Place Nature Trail
Riverside hiking trail with waterfalls. Picturesque, riverfront park offering a popular forested hiking trail, waterfalls & wildlife views.
River Place Nature Waterfall
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River Place Nature Trail Canyon Trailhead
Hiking trail with scenic views. Park featuring a riverside walking trail with steps, elevation changes & picturesque views.
Slaughter Creek Trail
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McKinney Roughs Nature Park
Trails for walking & horseback riding. Destination for nature lovers, with a science center & trails for walking & horseback riding.
Panther Canyon Nature Trail
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