Great place to get out and play! The property is well kept and clean, they have 3 restrooms with…read moreshowers for public use after a hard days ride or when camping. The campsites are also well maintained and they have firewood for sale. They also sell Longhorn Beef, which is delicious and affordable. We will definitely be back again!

I made a last minute decision to go out of town and stumbled across this beautiful place. The…read moreowners are absolutely gems! It's quiet and oh so peaceful! I will most definitely be back once I decide to leave Thank y'all for your kind hospitality!

The River Place Nature Trail is the perfect combination of breathtaking scenery and an opportunity…read morefor a great workout. The trail is known for its steep elevation changes, lush greenery, and tranquil water features. This trail is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts and fitness evangelists. The trail winds through dense vegetation with a mix of wooden steps, rocky pathways, and shaded stretches. One of the biggest attractions is the seemingly endless staircase sections. Looking up from the bottom, those steps appear to climb straight into the heavens. I was mentally preparing myself for the challenge when I spotted a sign that changed everything: "Beware of Snakes. Stay on the designated trail." Excuse me...what?! Will a snake know whether or not I'm on the designated trail? I'm thinking no. Those slithering little noodles of doom that can inject venom and potentially ruin your entire day or your life? At that moment, my inner adventurer immediately became my inner safety officer. Mission status: Abort. Abort. Abort. Instead, we claimed chairs overlooking the pond and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings from a much safer distance. It was incredibly relaxing...except for the part where I spent a good portion of the time imagining snakes conducting secret meetings somewhere in the bushes. All humor aside, River Place Nature Trail is absolutely beautiful. The scenery is stunning, the atmosphere is serene, and for those brave souls who aren't distracted by reptilian concerns, it's an excellent hiking destination. As for me, I'll admire it from the comfort of a chair with a clear view of the ground. There is a fee to walk the trials. If you do not pay the fee, please feel free to donate to the trail fund. This is a very well-maintained trail.

Nice canyon trail in the middle of the neighborhood. Glad that small piece of nature is preserve…read moreinstead turning into someone's backyard. 2.5 mile one way. It said it has a lot of steps (2736) but they are not continuous so don't worry. There isn't a overlook but at the hill top u can see over the valley a little bit. I started around lunch time . 11am. 89F. Maybe because I was little sick but I drank 24fl oz of water at 2mi mark. So bring more water if u plan on going back. Which will be a 6mi total hike. I see people being kids so it is not very difficult. Scenery: currently Texas is under a drought so all the creek is bone dry as u can see in my pictures. There many different of plants u can see along the path. Flowers and berries too. $10 during peak hours which I assume is weekend. And for parking, you can just park on the street

There are a lot of trails here. It's a great hike if you're in the area and want to hike. There's…read morenot much of a view but it's still nice. We saw a lot of mountain bikers when we were hiking. Parking was very easy.

Canyonlands or Mount Lakeway Trails is a nice location near Lake Travis Schools in Lakeway. There…read moreare several different trailheads. I'd say this is moderate as some areas are very rocky, you get your heart rate going but can still keep a conversation. Some areas are heavily wooded and hilly, and other areas are flat with gravel. Little areas of water and tiny waterfalls are pleasant. There is construction going on and you can head that in the distance, but you can still hear the the bears and wildlife area. I definitely want to come back and check out the other trailheads here. Wear some good shoes as it can be slick.

I was here for the famed (infamous?) Texas Eclipse Festival with 30,000-40,000 others. While the…read morefestival itself had some problems with organization that were completely unrelated to the ranch itself, I enjoyed my experience here quite a lot. There are some beautiful overlooks, a nice quarry lake for cooling off (although who knows how clean the water is, if livestock use it), and an overall great away-from-it-all vibe. I read that they use this ranch for mountain biking and I believe it. The hills are nothing to mess around with. Hiking will require quite a bit of up and down. Also, the dust was baaaaaaad. Come prepared with a mask or bandana if you are at all sensitive to dust. Other than that, it seems like a beautiful spot for recreating in the TX Hill Country.

I have been coming here for a few years for a camping and mountain bike getaway. The landscape is…read morerugged and beautiful and typical of ranches in this area. The staff are nice when you can find them and their facilities are decent considering the rustic, primitive facade it's boasting. A five star rating would require that the 10pm quiet hours were upheld by staff and patrons were held accountable for things such as trash and site cleanup. Both nights spent so was up late listening to awful awful language from campers across the lake till 3am. Loud obnoxious music from all angles and to top it off -- generators. 3am is not a dramatization either. There was a one-wheel festival taking place and it brought along some unsavory and rude mannered patrons. The site I chose was across the lake near the tower in order to avoid the crowds and not hit any "floaters" while biking. My site was littered with garbage and food scraps from whoever was there before I arrived. Otherwise. I had a great time.

Easy and short trail in between houses in northwest Austin. Nothing spectacular and the water…read morequality also isn't the best; there's a sulfur smell from the creek. Nice shaded trails and parking is available on the street or in very small parking lot.

What an amazing trail! One of the best we've hiked in the greater Austin area. Being from Cali and…read morehaving moved to Texas about three years ago, we have high expectations for trails, but this one made me feel a little less far from "home." Great natural features abound along the whole of the trail, such as a babbling brook, some jutting rocks creating an alcove, a big boulder, elevation changes, and offshoots to explore. Some lucky inhabitants of the area actually have access to this trail from their backyards! I was supremely jealous. It's a relatively easy trail but some patches are a bit rocky, so best to wear a sturdy pair of boots if you can. Lots of shade though, so you may not require a hat or sunscreen if you won't be out long. We were able to hike the entire length of it, and back, in a little over a couple hours, so it's not an all-day type trail, but a great get-out-of-the-house-for-a-spell trail. The Boy Scouts also put up a sign to indicate the direction of Mountain View Park that you should absolutely follow as part of your visit/journey. At the top of the stairs you'll find ample green grass, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, a modern children's play structure, picnic tables, restroom, and a water fountain. So if you need a break from the trail, to relieve yourself, refill your water bottle, or just to sit down and enjoy, it's a perfect intermission. While we were there, we discovered some joyful soul had left extra sidewalk chalk out for people/kids to play with during their visit. I couldn't resist leaving a drawing myself. =) Note: there doesn't seem to be any official parking lot for this trail. Most folks were parallel parking on the slope of Scotland Well Drive and proceeding the short distance to the trail head. There was sufficient room to do so.

The friendliest trail in Austin! :) so many people greet you back and smile once you smile at them…read more I appreciate that. I met a friend at this trail yesterday! It's a great trail for runners and bikers. I walked it and saw if few others walking as well. There's a free parking lot too.

Rode this trail the past weekend and was a delight! For those wanting a nice smooth path, no…read morecrushed gravel etc, this is your route esp for road bikes. The trail is a mostly flat winding path through fields and wooded areas with one decent hill towards the end if starting from Govalle Park. At the top of the hill at the end you are rewarded with a few spots of dt Austin from the NE. Be sure to bring plenty of water during the summer as it can get prettty hot out and certain areas are directly in the sun and can be a little draining. Great easy bike path for those that want something paved, no dirt path and a nice leisurely ride.

This was my first time downhill mountain biking so I opted for Intro to Spider Mountain (beginners…read morelessons). Absolutely loved it! Chris was super busy because of the storms that pushed through the day before, but took his time and showed me the ropes. He related the lesson to things I was familiar with and made me comfortable with my body mechanics on the bike. He brought me to the skills park for a ride to get me in the groove and then we hit the trails. It was like having a buddy teaching me new skills. I can't say enough about my experience here, started on the greens and ended up finishing on mid-level blues. All the staff were amazing and helpful. I'll definitely be back, and will be bringing my wife and kid!

Used to be awesome, but now isn't worth time or your money to go too the new GM is horrible. Does…read morenot know what he's doing and has ruined. The place had a whole crew quit that's been there for years. And actually knew what they were doing all within a month because of him. the trails unrideable. and the lift is shut down a lot because nobody knows how to run it.

Getting back into mountain biking & had a ton of questions. Mark was very patient with me & is…read moreextremely knowledgeable about all brands of bikes. He even went above & beyond on comparing some bikes that I had looked at to let me know how they stacked up with each other. I will most defiantly go back!

This is a great repair shop. Mark did a fantastic while we waited. He made my granddaughters day ,…read moregetting us in so quick.

This place is beautiful. Brought the family and the in-laws. Decided on this place and have been…read moreextremely happy. The ranch has so many options for activities. They have off road vehicles to trek all over the ranch. Skeet shooting, gun range, archery, fishing, kids swings, merry go round, mountain biking, hunting, horse shoes, atvs, jogging, camp fires and about anything you can think of to do outside. If you like photography, then this is the place from gorgeous wildlife to flowers to sky views, any pics come out fantastic. They have multiple cabins. I would guess you could house around 20 on the property at one time. We stayed in the Ranger Station and it was clean and comforting. Picked up meat from a butcher near by M&M, best prime ribeyes I have ever had. This place is a hidden gem!! The foreman and ranch man are very personable and helpful. We will be coming back.

Lots of open area ! Did not have time or need to check the bathrooms. This would be perfect for a…read morechili or Q contest!

All kinds of good stuff at this park. Something for everyone! There's fishing, rodeo, camping, BBQ…read morepits, frisby golf, playground...and so on. Clean and well maintained from what I saw. Great stop for anyone nearby.