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

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.

1820 S Lakeshore Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, United States

Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail

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.

1820 S Lakeshore Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, United States

Zilker Nature Preserve

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.

301 Nature Center Dr, Austin, TX 78746, United States

Blunn Creek Nature Preserve

Blunn Creek Nature Preserve

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1200 St Edwards Dr, Austin, TX 78704, United States

Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve

Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve

Serene walking trails & roaming peacocks. Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks.

3505 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States

The Terrace Hiking Trail

The Terrace Hiking Trail

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Vía Fortuna, Austin, TX 78746

Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead

Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead

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Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail, Austin, TX 78746, United States

Twin Falls

Twin Falls

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3918 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746, United States

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Park with biking, swimming & climbing. This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing.

3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy B, Austin, TX 78704

Sculpture Falls

Sculpture Falls

Natural swimming pools reached by trail. Popular swimming spot reached via a hike along the wooded Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail.

Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail, Austin, TX 78746

Barton Creek Wilderness Park

Barton Creek Wilderness Park

Scenic nature preserve with trails. Popular nature preserve featuring a creek with waterfalls & hiking trails with scenic views.

4618 Trail Crest Cir, Austin, TX 78735

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

Educational natural site with trails. Natural area focused on protecting animals & promoting environmental education with public trails.

805 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746, United States

McKinney Falls State Park

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.

5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy, Austin, TX 78744, United States

Stephenson Nature Preserve And Outdoor Education Center

Stephenson Nature Preserve And Outdoor Education Center

Hiking trails through forests & meadows. Paved & dirt trails through woodlands & meadows dotted with quirky art installations.

7501 Longview Rd, Austin, TX 78745, United States

Stillhouse Hollow Nature Preserve

Stillhouse Hollow Nature Preserve

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7810 Sterling Dr, Austin, TX 78759, United States

Bull Creek District Park

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.

6701 Lakewood Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Turkey Creek Trailhead

Turkey Creek Trailhead

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1401-1711 City Park Rd, Austin, TX 78730, United States

Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt

Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt

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7872 TX-360 Loop, Austin, TX 78731

The Bull Creek Preserve

The Bull Creek Preserve

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Bull Creek Greenbelt Trail, Austin, TX 78750, United States

Deer Park at Maple Run Preserve

Deer Park at Maple Run Preserve

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4929 Davis Ln, Austin, TX 78749, United States

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