Twin Falls
Austin, Texas
4.4 miles W of Austin, TexasTwin Falls is one of the best waterfall-and-swimming-hole hikes in Texas, a scenic stretch of Austin's beloved Barton Creek Greenbelt where the creek pours over limestone ledges into clear, cool...
Hike, Swim Added on 21 Jul 2018
Zilker Park
Austin, Texas
1.8 miles W of Austin, TexasZilker Metropolitan Park is the green heart of Austin, Texas, a sprawling 358-acre expanse along the Colorado River and Barton Creek that holds one of the city's true crown jewels: Barton Springs...
Hike, Swim Added on 21 Jul 2018
Sculpture Falls
Austin, Texas
4.8 miles W of Austin, TexasSculpture Falls is a beloved Barton Creek Greenbelt swimming hole in Austin, where the creek carves clear pools into sculpted limestone ledges.
Hike, Swim Added on 21 Jul 2018
Hill Of Life
Austin, Texas
4.9 miles W of Austin, TexasThe Hill of Life is the steepest, most notorious stretch of Austin's Barton Creek Greenbelt, a rugged climb (or descent) at the western end of the Greenbelt near the Scottish Woods trailhead that...
Hike, Swim Added on 21 Jul 2018
Campbell's Hole, Austin, TX, USA
Austin, Texas
2.6 miles W of Austin, TexasCampbell's Hole is one of Austin's best-loved swimming holes, a deep, cold, spring-fed pool on Barton Creek in the heart of the Barton Creek Greenbelt. Sitting about half a mile up the creek from the...
Hike, Swim Added on 21 Jul 2018 0.5-0.6 mi
Grizzly Peak Trail
Berkeley, California
2.1 miles NE of Berkeley, CaliforniaA trail through the Berkeley Hills with sweeping San Francisco Bay views at the peak ā great for runners, dog walkers, and out-of-town guests on a clear day.
Hike, Mountain Bike Added on 18 Jun 2018 0.3 mi
Burney Falls
Burney, California
9.2 miles N of Burney, CaliforniaA 129-foot year-round waterfall draped in green fern curtains in Shasta County ā accessible from a parking lot with multiple trail angles, best visited early morning or just before sunset.
Hike Added on 18 Jun 2018 0.4 mi
Glen Alpine Falls
South Lake Tahoe, California
6.6 miles SW of South Lake Tahoe, CaliforniaA roadside waterfall near Lake Tahoe ā wider than it is tall ā with roadside parking, a scenic overlook, and the option to scramble down the rocks for a closer look.
Hike Added on 18 Jun 2018 4.0 mi
Palomarin Trail
Bolinas, California
3.7 miles NW of Bolinas, CaliforniaA 5-mile northern Marin coastal hike past ocean overlooks, varying terrain, and forested paths to the stunning Alamere Falls ā with an optional Bass Lake swim on the return.
Hike Added on 18 Jun 2018 3.8 mi
East Ridge Trail
Oakland, California
6.9 miles E of Oakland, CaliforniaA wide, gentle ridge trail weaving through Oakland's redwood-covered hills to a waterfall ā accessible all year with ladder bug clusters in the trees each winter.
Hike Added on 18 Jun 2018 5.6 mi
Quarry Trail
Cool, California
2.0 miles N of Cool, CaliforniaA riverside hike along an old limestone railway line to a dramatic amphitheater quarry ā wildflowers peak April through June, and the historic railway story (scrap metal for WWII) adds a fascinating layer.
Hike Added on 18 Jun 2018 0.4-0.9 mi
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
Austin, Texas
5.7 miles NW of Austin, TexasA peaceful nature preserve with guided and self-guided hiking loops in Austin, including a stroller-friendly easy access path and plenty of wildlife and scenery.
Hike Added on 1 Jun 2018 1.2 mi
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Austin, Texas
4.4 miles W of Austin, TexasUp to 7.9 miles of biking, hiking, and trail running along Austin's Barton Creek, with multiple swimming access points including the famous Campbell's Hole and the beautiful Sculpture Falls.
Hike Added on 1 Jun 2018 0.3 mi
Mayfield Nature Preserve
Austin, Texas
3.6 miles NW of Austin, TexasA 21-22 acre nature preserve in Austin with walking trails, a historic cottage, colorful cottage gardens, large palms, resident peacocks, and water lily ponds ā no pets, open weekdays only.
Hike Added on 1 Jun 2018 0.1-0.9 mi
Natural Bridges State Park / Monarch Butterfly Trail
Santa Cruz, California
2.0 miles SW of Santa Cruz, CaliforniaA coastal California trail where Monarch butterflies blanket eucalyptus trees from mid-October to mid-February, leading to a sandy beach with a dramatic rock arch and stunning sunsets.
Hike Added on 31 May 2018 1.5 mi
Twin Falls Trail
North Bend, Washington
5.5 miles SE of North Bend, WashingtonA peaceful 3-mile river hike near North Bend that arrives at a beautiful waterfall viewpoint bridge at the halfway point, open rain or shine with easy access for all ages.
Hike Added on 31 May 2018 5.4 mi
Middle Fork Snoqualmie Trail
North Bend, Washington
12.2 miles E of North Bend, WashingtonCLOSED. Closed due to landslide activity.
Hike, Mountain Bike Added on 31 May 2018 1.3 mi
Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail
Orick, California
2.5 miles NE of Orick, CaliforniaA short, quiet 1.5-mile round-trip trail through towering redwoods at 1,200 feet, often in the clouds, dedicated to Lady Bird Johnson by President Nixon in 1969.
Hike Added on 31 May 2018