Sometimes, all it takes is a quick little hike to clear your mind and jump back into the day with renewed motivation. St. Edwards Green and Red Loop serves just that purpose, and it offers a little bit of everything: hilltop views, trees, wildflowers, and even a waterfall.

At just 2.7 miles long, St. Edwards Green and Red Loop is perfect for a quick sunrise stroll or weekend family adventure. It's just outside of Austin but features undulating hills, thick, evergreen brush, and panoramic vistas that take you far away from the city.
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Several types of terrain offer a little something for everyone. An enchanted forest, jungle-like grasses, and rocky ledges showcase completely different landscapes on one trail.
AllTrails/India Stribling
Spring is arguably the most special time to hike the loop, as it erupts in a brilliant display of eye-popping wildflowers. You'll see a vast array of colors, but pay especially close attention to our state flower, the bluebonnet, lining the pathway with its indigo petals.
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At some point, you'll reach a creek with massive canyon walls towering up to the heavens. Multicolored layers tell stories hundreds, if not thousands of years old, and the slabs loom over the water like gentle giants.
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Depending on the weather, you might see people splashing away in the bright green oasis. Dogs are welcome, and rope swings let kids (and kids at heart) soar through the air without a care in the world.
AllTrails/Dondi Thomas
Just when you thought it couldn't get any more interesting, the trail has yet another surprise: this breathtaking waterfall. Its power fluctuates based on recent rainfall, but there's almost always at least a trickle.
AllTrails/Janie Daniel
Can we just talk about this view for a second? Since the hike is so brief, you'll have plenty of time to stop and take in the scenery.
AllTrails/Jacques Bouillet

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