Taylor, Texas
Looking for the best fitness in Taylor? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Taylor. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Fitness Spots in and near Taylor
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Austin, Texas
Hike along Lady Bird Hike & Bike Trail
10 miThe Hike and Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake provides great views of the city skyline from several different perspectives. It's perfect for exercising or just taking a stroll on. It's about a 10 mile looping trail however there are several points in which you can cross the river and make the loo...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike the Little Fern Trail
0.5 mi / 140 ft gainThe Little Fern Trail is a 1.9 mile out-and-back hike that is a part of the River Place Nature Trail. It is perfect for hiking, walking, running, and biking. The trail is open for use year-round and is easy to follow, with lots of small, side waterfalls and lush greenery scattered along. The tree...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Take a Stroll around Red Bud Isle
1 mi / 0 ft gainThis small isle is a nice feature of the section of the Colorado River that flows through Austin. The isle is pretty small and is a good scenic location for a quick 1-2 hour outing. All the trails are pretty flat and easy to walk. Definitely worth checking out if you are looking for a nice park i...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Bike through Iconic Graffiti Landmarks in Austin
5.0You don't have to rent a bike but it's the "Austin" thing to do. With plenty of pick up and drop off locations all throughout the city you can start the trip and end it whenever you feel like it! It's recommended to start the trip on South Congress at the bike rental located near Doc's Motorworks...Read more -
Cedar Creek, Texas
Pine Ridge Overlook
4.52.95 mi / 184 ft gainPine Ridge Overlook is one of the longest hikes at McKinney Roughs Nature Area offering 2.7 miles through piney woods that overlook valleys and offer glimpses of the Colorado River. McKinney Roughs is considered a nature and learning park and requires a $5 entrance fee per-person at the Visitor ...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Turkey Creek Trail
2.72 mi / 259 ft gainTurkey Creek trail is a 2.7 mile out-and-back hike located within Emma Long Metropolitan Park in Northwest Austin, Texas. This trail is perfect for cycling, running, walking, and general exercise. The trail is made of dirt with few inclines. Please note, however, at the beginning of the trail the...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve Loop
4.01.8 mi / 262 ft gainWild Basin Wilderness Preserve is managed as part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve and consists of 227 acres of beautiful Hill Country woodlands owned jointly by Travis County (164.4 acres) and St. Edwards University (62.6 acres). Wild Basin is open to visitors who can hike the 2.5 miles of t...Read more -
Austin, United States
Riverplace Nature Trail
4.45.41 mi / 768 ft gainThis is a great trail to get some exercise close to downtown Austin, Texas. The trail at Natural Preserve at River Place is well maintained and has stairs and plenty of elevation gain to make your legs a little wobbly by the time you get back to your car. The trail is a 5.5-mile out-and-back hike...Read more -
Salado, Texas
Hike the Chalk Ridge Falls Trail
3.02.5 mi / 131 ft gainThe Chalk Ridge Falls Trail can be found within Chalk Ridge Falls Park just outside of Belton, Texas. The trail features one main waterfall as well as a neat suspension bridge. The hike to the waterfall and the bridge are not but about half a mile from the parking lot. Overall the trail is about ...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike Hill of Life Hiking Trail
4.53.1 mi / 328 ft gainThe Hill of Life hiking trail is an out-and-back hiking trail around 3 miles long total. Parking is parallel parking on the street and can be found in the neighborhood where the trailhead is located. The trail begins with a half mile descent down a very rocky and gravel-ridden trail. The descent ...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike Barton Greenbelt Trail Via Barton Creek Plaza
6.6 mi / 380 ft gainThe Barton Greenbelt Trail via Barton Creek Plaza is a 6.6 mile out-and-back hike located within the Barton Creek Greenbelt. This trail follows along the creek and features a couple prominent waterfalls that also serve as popular swimming holes in the summer months. Depending on the rainfall for ...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike the Homestead Trail
4.03.1 mi / 157 ft gainThe Homestead Loop hike is a 3.1 mile loop featuring the Lower Falls of McKinney Falls State Park. The hike is pretty intermediate and is mostly shaded. There are not many inclines. It is both dog- and kid-friendly. The trail does cross small streams, so be weary to bring water shoes/sandals. Th...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike the Violet Crown Trail: 360 to 290 Trailhead
1.8 mi / 239 ft gainThe Violet Crown Trail: 360 Trailhead to 290 trail is a 1.8 mile point-to-point hike that stretches from Loop 360 to Highway 290. Only a portion of the trail follows alongside Barton Creek before heading south towards HWY 290 while the creek veers off to the west. Dogs are more than welcome as lo...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls via Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail
3.03.23 mi / 230 ft gainThis hike is about 3.2 miles in total and is an out-and-back trail found within the Barton Creek Greenbelt stretch. The trail follows along the Barton Creek and is popularly known for the two major waterfalls it entails: Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls, which are very popular swimming destinations...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Stephenson Preserve Loop
2.17 mi / 243 ft gainThe Stevenson Preserve Trail is a 1.5 mile loop hike located in South Austin. The outer trail makes a large loop around the entire park, however there are several interconnecting trails within the loop. This trail system is part of the Stephenson Preserve, which is also connected to the Longview ...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike the Western Oaks Trail
1.74 mi / 49 ft gainThe Western Oaks Trail is a 1.7 mile trail located in the Legend Oaks neighborhood in Southwest Austin, Texas. The trail is looping however there are several interconnecting trails which can shorten or lengthen the duration of the hike. The trail is mostly flat and made of crushed gravel. It is p...Read more