60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Antonio & Austin: Including the Texas Hill Country

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Get outdoors with this guide to 60 of the best hiking trails within an hour or so from San Antonio and Austin, Texas, leading you to scenic beauty.

The best way to experience south-central Texas is by hiking it! Get into nature with local author and hiking expert Charlie Llewellin. This full-color guide helps you locate and access the top hikes within 60 miles of San Antonio or Austin. The selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.

Immerse yourself in history along the San Antonio Mission Trail, featuring two missions and within a few miles of the Alamo. Surround yourself in natural beauty on the Hamilton Pool Preserve Trail, with sights like the famous grotto and plenty of wildlife. Bring the entire family to the Guadalupe River State Park Loop, where Central Texans flock to cool off in the waterway. With Charlie as your guide, you'll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of the best hikes in the Texas Hill Country!

Inside you'll find:

• A perfect blend of popular routes and hidden gems-all near home
• Expert tips about where to hike and what to expect when you get there
• Key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail
• Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles
• The author's recommended hikes by category

Whether you're a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Antonio & Austin provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure-all in, near, or between the two cities.

Author Bio

Charlie Llewellin moved to Austin from the UK in 1991 and became involved in the city's music scene, playing in bands and working for the South by Southwest music festival. Driving to play in other cities exposed him to the state's varied landscapes. He soon took to exploring Texas on his own, from the pine woods to the desert and from the prairies to the coast.

In the 2000s, Charlie worked for Texas Monthly magazine, to which he contributed many outdoors articles. A writer, photographer, and traveler, he now lives in Blanco, from where he continues to wander the Hill Country and beyond.