25 trails · 149 trail miles · Best season: October – April (desert); Year-round (Hill Country)
Texas has more park variety than most realize — Big Bend's remote desert canyons, Guadalupe Mountains' highest point in Texas, and Hill Country spring-fed swimming holes make for diverse hiking experiences.
Best Season
October – April (desert); Year-round (Hill Country)
Terrain
Chihuahuan Desert, Hill Country, canyonlands, coastal plains
Top Trail: Texas State Park Canyon Trail
Texas has 25 hiking trails covering 149 trail miles across 3 national parks and 38 state parks.
The best hiking season in Texas is October – April (desert); Year-round (Hill Country). The terrain includes chihuahuan desert, hill country, canyonlands, coastal plains.
The top hiking destinations in Texas include Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Lost Maples State Natural Area.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Texas include Guadalupe Peak Trail, Outer Mountain Loop (Big Bend, 30 mi), Lost Mine Trail.
The highest-rated trail in Texas is Texas State Park Canyon Trail. The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.