Big Bend National park is one of the most popular hiking spots in Texas. The park has a variety of hikes for all ages from kid-friendly paved trails to backpacking trails in the Chisos Mountains. One of the most popular hiking trails in the park is the South Rim Trail.
The moderate Lighthouse Trail is one of our favorite hiking trails in Texas. This hiking trail is located in the Texas Panhandle within the Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The trail leads visitors to the iconic natural formation in the park, the Lighthouse.
Colorado Bend State Park is a charming state park located in the scenic Texas Hill Country. Ropes are available at the end to assist in the descent to the beautiful waterfall. A viewing platform located at the end is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic meal or snacks after the challenging descent.
The Paluxy River Trail is one of the most fun hiking trails in Texas. The trail is located in Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose. Kids of all ages especially love this trail. They can enjoy splashing through the river and searching for dinosaur tracks.
Cattail Falls is an oasis of beauty hidden in the desert, tucked away inside Cattail canyon in the Chisos mountains. The 1.5-mile trail passes through desert hills, red rock landscape, and woodlands to reach the lush waterfall. This trail is very well-marked and easy to follow all the way up until you get there!