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.
1820 S Lakeshore Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, United States
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
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
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1200 St Edwards Dr, Austin, TX 78704, United States
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
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Vía Fortuna, Austin, TX 78746
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
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Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail, Austin, TX 78746, United States
Twin Falls
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3918 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746, United States
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
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
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
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
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
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
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7810 Sterling Dr, Austin, TX 78759, United States
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
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1401-1711 City Park Rd, Austin, TX 78730, United States
Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt
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7872 TX-360 Loop, Austin, TX 78731
The Bull Creek Preserve
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Bull Creek Greenbelt Trail, Austin, TX 78750, United States
Deer Park at Maple Run Preserve
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4929 Davis Ln, Austin, TX 78749, United States
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