Hiking Trails & Parks in Texas
55,147 mapped trails and 288 parks across Texas. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Texas
Texas has 55,147 mapped hiking trails and 288 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 246 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 246 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Texas
A spatially-sampled view of 639 trail and park locations across Texas’s counties.
Texas Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 246 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Texas
Parks & Campgrounds in Texas
Longest Trails in Texas
Hiking guides & rankings for Texas
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Texas, Ranked
Texas's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichTexas's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Texas trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Texas
Ten gentle, well-marked Texas trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Texas
Texas's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Texas
Federal parks and recreation areas in Texas ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Texas: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Texas's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.