Take An Easy Hike Through Crockett Gardens And Falls, A Tropical Paradise In Texas
Katie Lawrence
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Here in Texas, we’re so fortunate to have such a wide variety of landscapes, and the Crockett Garden Falls trails lead through one of the most beautiful of them all. From rolling plains to towering mountains to this tropical oasis nestled right in a popular Georgetown park, the Lone Star State lacks little when it comes to the Great Outdoors. This relatively easy trail is one of the best hikes in Texas, and you’ll want to embark on it time after time.
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Crockett Gardens isn’t the only trail in Texas worth embarking on. In fact, one of the best hikes in America, the Santa Elena Canyon Trail at Big Bend National Park, is right here in Texas. Learn about it (plus more of the best hikes in the U.S. from coast to coast) in this YouTube video by us at OnlyInYourState:
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Best Hikes In Texas & Related Info
What are the best family-friendly hikes in Texas?
Some of the best family-friendly hikes in Texas are:
- Santa Elena Canyon Trail, Big Bend National Park
As I mentioned above, the Santa Elena Canyon Trail is one of the best hikes in not just Texas, but the entire country - and it's also ridiculously easy. At under two miles round-trip, this family-friendly trail takes you through two towering canyon walls and down to the beautiful Rio Grande.
- McKittrick Canyon Nature Trail at Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Salt Flat
This lovely little trail is under one mile long and features breathtaking mountain views. It's the most kid-friendly way to experience West Texas' mountainous landscape without actually climbing a mountain!
- Twin Falls Nature Trail at Pedernales Falls State Park, Johnson City
The shortest hike yet, Twin Falls Nature Trail is just half a mile in length and leads to a gorgeous waterfall that many people aren't even aware exists.
What are the best waterfall hikes in Texas?
Speaking of waterfalls, the best waterfall hikes in Texas include:
- Gorman Falls Trail at Colorado Bend State Park, Bend
Like something from Middle Earth, Gorman Falls is a lush, nearly 70-foot-high waterfall that streams down a cliffside into a pristine pool. If you're up for the three-mile hike, the views are simply jaw-dropping.
- Cattail Falls Trail at Big Bend National Park
Easily among the most remote waterfalls in Texas, Cattail Falls is located on a 3-mile trail in the rugged desert landscape of Big Bend National Park. If you can find it, you won't be able to believe your eyes.
- Hamilton Pool Preserve, Dripping Springs
It only takes around 10 minutes to walk from the parking area to the otherworldly grotto known as Hamilton Pool, and the trek is totally worth it to see the 50-foot waterfall.