If you enjoy biking, hiking, or riding horses, then here is a list of some of the best Texas trails for hiking, biking, or equestrian use. We would welcome your feedback on Texas hiking, biking or equestrian trails that you enjoy. We have also included Texas Outside's and other ratings of the Texas trails. We welcome your feedback and reviews - email us.

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Texas Trails For Hiking, Biking, and Equestrian Use Trail Name Nearest City Type of Trail Length Rating (1 -5 Stars) Strenuous Level 1-5 Maps Pictures Comments Barton Creek Greenbelt Austin 7.9 miles 5 1-2 Map Pictures A treasure hike/bike - sheer cliff walls, lush vegetation, and popular swimming areas Turkey Creek Austin 2.5 miles 4 1 - 2 Pictures Easy walk thru the trees along Turkey Creek Bastrop State Park Bastrop 8/13 miles 4 1-4 Map Very nice trails in the State Park and a 13 mile road ride on Road 1Cto Buescher State Park McKinney Roughs Nature Park Bastrop , 15.4 miles   Map Variety of trails through rolling hills, trees, and along the Colorado River Dome Trail Big Bend Ranch State Park 4 miles 4 A rocky roller coaster ride sporting arroyos, jeep tracks & hilltops. South Rim Trail Big Bend National Park 13 miles       Selected by Backpacker Magazine as #9 in America's Best Day Hikes with views through the eyes of a falcon Horse Trap Trail Big Bend Ranch State Park , 5 miles Map   Varied terrain, difficult and not well maintained Encino Trail Big Bend Ranch State Park , 7.5 miles Map Rancherias Trail Big Bend Ranch State Park 20 miles Map Contrabando Trail Big Bend Ranch State Park , 11 miles Map Llano Loop Big Bend Ranch State Park , 5.5 miles Map   Appropriate for families Oso Loop Big Bend Ranch State Park , , Map Rocky Ledge Loop Cooper Breaks State Park , .5 miles 2 Map Juniper Ridge Nature Trail Cooper Breaks State Park .5 miles Map Bull Canyon Trail Cooper Breaks State Park , , 9.5 miles 2 Map   Alternates between old ranch roads and narrower, rocky sections and exhilarating descents for the more experienced riders White Rock Creek Trail Dallas , 7.5 miles 4 1   Very nice paved trail along a creek and through the trees-- leads into White Rock Lake Trail Katy Trail Dallas , 17 miles 4 1 Map   Great paved trail from SMU to the West End White Rock Lake Trail Dallas , 11.1 miles 4 1   Great paved trail that circles White Rock Lake Elm Fork Nature Preserve Elm Fork Nature Preserve   This 40-acre ecosystem offers wooded trails for hiking and some of the features include a pond, Interpretive Center, guided hikes,  and classes. Trinity River Trail Fort Worth , 20+ miles 4 1 Map A flat long paved trail along the Trinity River - lots to see and do Frisco Commons Frisco , 2 miles   Flat paved paths that cross lakes and wooded areas -- Best Design award in 2005 by Texas Recreation and Park Society Spring Creek Forest Garland ,   Not uncommon to spot coyotes, bobcats, and foxes on this trail Guadalupe Peak Guadalupe National Park 4.2 miles       Mentioned by Backpacker Magazine as one of America's Best Day Hikes -- climbs 3000' for views of New Mexico and Mexico Dinosaur Valley State Park Glen Rose , 19.5 miles 4 1 - 2 Map Pictures Lots of different trails to ride -- along creeks, through the trees, up and down hills, very scenic Huntsville State Park Huntsville , 11 mile 5 1 - 3 Map Pictures Great hike/bike trails through the campsites and around the lake Pedernales Falls State Park Johnson City , , 40 miles   Over 40 miles of great hiking, biking, or riding trails Trinity Trail Lake Lavon , 9 miles     Map   9 mile trail along the shoreline of Lake Lavon CrossTimbers Back Country Trail Lake Mineral Wells , , 9 miles 2.5 1 - 2 Map   Wide multi-use trail that is mostly flat and relatively boring.  The last section is the best part and winds up and down some moderate hills and is much prettier.  Lake Front Trail Lake Mineral Wells , , 5 miles 4 1 - 2 Map Pilot Knoll Lake Lewisville , 8 miles Elm Fork Lake Lewisville , 6 miles         Ray Roberts Greenbelt Lake Ray Roberts , , 10 miles       Excellent family cycling along the Trinity River on this compacted limestone trail Northshore Trail Lake Grapevine , 9 miles 5 2 - 5     Great trail -- through the woods, by the lake, with lots of ups & downs.  Hard ride Rocky Point Trail Lake Grapevine , 3 miles         Crosstimbers Horse Trail Lake Grapevine , 5 miles         Knob Hills Trail Lake Grapevine , 4 miles         Walnut Grove Trail Lake Grapevine , 10 miles Bosque Hiking Trail Meridian State Park 2.33 miles 4 2 Map   Very nice walk up and down some hills around Lake Meridian Onion Creek McKinney Falls State Park , 3 miles   Paved trail that winds around the campground and along Onion Creek Smith Rock Shelter Trail McKinney Falls State Park .75 miles   Interpretive trail Homestead Trail McKinney Falls State Park , 3 miles   Moderately strenuous dirt trail -- very pretty Possum Kingdom Lake Possum Kingdom Lake 5 miles 2 Map Pictures Outstanding, five foot wide natural trails through timbered terrain with panoramic views that takes mountain bikers or hikers to panoramic views of the lake atop a large hill. It will eventually connect with 20 more miles of nature trails yet be be constructed. Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Plano , 3 miles   Paved paths for walking and 2.2 miles for off-road biking Caprock Canyons State Park Quitaque , , 64 miles     A 64 mile abandoned railway bed that was converted to a trailway Johnson Park Trail Ray Roberts Lake State Park -- Isle du Bois Unit , , 4.5 miles 1 - 2+ Map Elm Fork Trail Ray Roberts Lake State Park -- Isle du Bois Unit 3.5 miles 1- 2+ Map Center Loop Trail Ray Roberts Lake State Park -- Johnson Branch , 4.5 miles 3 1 Map   Paved trail that runs through the woods and campground Dogwood Canyon Ray Roberts Lake State Park -- Johnson Branch , 10 miles 4 2 - 5 Map   Varies from easy trails through the woods and along the lake to very challenging rides for advanced bikers Galatyn Woodland Preserve Richardson , 1 mile 3 1   Paved tails through the woods and along the creek Trail by the Rail Richardson ,   Paved trail along the Dart rail Dana Peak Trails Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir , , 12 miles 4 4-5 Map Pictures Variety of trails and some great views Chalk Ridge Falls Park Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir 5 miles 5 1-2 Map Pictures Easy and fun hike - kids should like most of it Blackjack Nature Trail Tyler State Park .3 miles 1 Map Tyler State Park Trail Tyler State Park , 13 miles 5 1 - 3+ Map   Great dirt trails up and down the hills and through the trees Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway Weatherford , , 20 miles 2.5 1 Map   Twenty mile, 10' wide crushed limestone trail that is flat and winds gently through remote farm and ranch land.  This trailway was the Texas & Pacific Railway track that winds through remote farm and ranch lands.

Trails.com has great content and maps for the serious hikers. Browse over 30,000 trails and unlimited topo maps for free. Sign up today! According to Trails.com, the best hiking trails in Texas are:

1. Cross Timbers Trail, Dallas, TX
2. Trinity Trail, Dallas, TX
3. Four C Trail, Longview, TX
4. Grapevine Lake, Ft. Worth, TX
5. Lost Maples, San Antonio, TX
6. Enchanted Rock, Austin, TX
7. Barton Creek, Austin, TX
8. Guadalupe Peak, Salt Flat, TX
9. Little Lake Creek Wilderness, Huntsville, TX
10. Big Creek, Huntsville, TX

Click here to view all of the best hiking in Texas according to Trails.com. Their list of the best biking trails includes:

1. The Anthills / Terry Hershey Park, Houston, TX
2. Northshore Trail , Flower Mound, TX
3. Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Mountain Bike Trail , Plano, TX
4. McAllister Park Trails , San Antonio, TX
5. Memorial Park Trails, Houston, TX
6. Boulder Park Trail , Dallas, TX
7. Double Lake Park Mountain Bike Trail, Cleveland, TX
8. "The Breaks" at Bar-H Ranch , Saint Jo, TX
9. Flat Rock Ranch , Comfort, TX
10. Huntsville State Park, Huntsville, TX

Other Biking Resources and Information

	Trails.com - check out their list of the best mountain biking trails in Texas
	Trails By Texas Region - find a trail by region
	Texas Bike, Hike, Jeep, & Equestrian Trails - a very complete clickable Google map with lots of trails, maps, ratings, and more
	Inline Skate Trails - this is a great list of trails with maps of inline skate trails which are also good hike or bike trails

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