Favorite Austin Hike & bike trails?

[The Infamous One]

I love zilker, mckinney falls, camel's hole, and a few places down south by my house. What's everyone's favorite hike & bike trail and why?

I'm looking for some new trails to hike for beauty and safety.

[esskay]

If you are willing to go up north a bit, Brushy Creek is really nice. https://www.yelp.com/biz/brushy-cree...ail-cedar-park

[nuglet]

just try to have someone hiking or running with ya.. lately some of the trails are a bit "rapey or stabby".. but if you have a partner with you, not so much.

[RICKDOG8]

Reimers ranch is a bit of a drive but it's nice and peaceful.

[Mr Peabody]

Balcones park in N. Austin. About one mile into the trail is an ethereal spring adjacent to the stream under an oak canopy. Natural air conditioning on a hot day. Magical place.
Thanks to Victoria for mentioning it.

[The Infamous One]

I'll have to check that out. It sounds nice. Care for a walk, Mr.P Peabody?

[Victoria Columbari]

I just ordered a book called Best Hikes near Austin and San Antonio. Has some trails in it i didn't even know about. May want to buy one if you like trails and hikes.

[TittiesNBeer]

My recommendation is not a biking trail, but if you want the best hiking trail in Austin to help you get in shape (challenging), the River Place Nature Trail is my first choice.

http://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/te...e-nature-trail

[The Infamous One]

Very cool. Thanks!

[Duck898]

Concur on River Place being a great place to hike, and pretty safe. Bring a camera as there are some great spots for photos. If you bird watch it is a great place for that as well; there is a Great Horned Owl family resident and you can hear the deep hoot at times.