Austin: Barton Creek Greenbelt South
Waterfalls, swimming holes, and shady lunch spots highlight this 10.4-miler, just a short bus ride from downtown.
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Big Bend National Park: Outer Loop TrailFrom the Chisos Mountains to the Chihuahuan Desert, this 3- or 4-day hike samples it all.
Dallas: Coyote RunDiscover the river gullies, wildlife, and floral delights of Cooper Lake State Park on this winding 4.7-mile lollipop loop through a towering hardwood forest. Houston, TX: Richards LoopBest in the cooler months, this easy 6.4-mile hike links creeks, rolling hills, and woodlands in Sam Houston National Forest. |
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Eagle Mountain ParkEagle Mountain Park is a 400-acre park located in northwest Tarrant County at Eagle Mountain Lake.
Walnut Creek Metro ParkA totally urban park that feels rural with tons of fantastic single track packed into a small area. The combinations of rides/hikes are endless! |
Rip & Go: Lost Maples Loop, Lost Maples State Natural Area, TXWarm up for hiking season with a mellow escape to a maze of limestone plateaus. Local Hikes in the Central U.S. — March 2013Snag a dozen great winter trips, including a texas Hill Country overnight, a Lake Superior snowshoe, and a hike to Apostle islands ice caves. Local Hikes in the Central U.S.Camp lake-side in Arkansas, summit 800-foot Nebraska bluffs, see Wisconsin's best foliage (alone), and dayhike near Dallas. Plus: 8 more autumn hikes. |
Trail Mix: Great November Hikes in the Central U.S.Your region's go-now guide: Perfect days in Indianapolis, Minneapolis, and Tulsa. From the Field: BACKPACKER trail scouts' top Central local hikesTry a 9-mile out-and-back in Ohio's Hemlock Gorge or hike through history in Per Marquette State Park or on the Saddle Rock Trail in Nebraska. |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Sierra Designs Tov and L.L. Bean Ultralite 850Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter explains the new innovations in down insulation technology |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Vasque Snow Junkie UD BootsStaff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the lightweight Snow Junkie boots from Vasque |
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