Great spot for a jog and hike with the family! There is plenty of parking, though it can get pretty…read morecrowded on weekends. The bathrooms are clean, and the walking trails are beautiful. It's very family friendly, and there are pickleball courts a short ways away.

Amazing trail! Lots of inclines and declines. Be prepared for your calves and quads to get a…read moreworkout. Really good trail. Lots of nice places to stop and enjoy the elements. It's of natural creeks. The sound of running natural water is so relaxing. Extremely beautiful. If you are biking be careful because there are some low spots that will take you head off if you are a tall rider and not paying attention. The Lakeway police are really nice and will let you park at their police station. Great for walking, biking and or meditation. I really enjoyed his ride. With all the inclines and declines you can definitely burn some calories fast. I highly recommend this trial is you are visiting Lake Travis or live in the area. I will definitely be stopping here next time I am in Lake Travis! Very nice trail!

This is a definite must do for those who like medium to hard levels. Completing a circle can be…read morechallenging, but it worth it. Even on a hot Texas day you are in the shades, walking to an untouched nature. Nice turtle pond on the bottom to relax.

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

Peter P. and I and our pups explored this short but scenic greenbelt today and I will definitely be…read moreback when in the area. The trail runs parallel to Hurst Creek with several pretty waterfalls which makes it feel more away from the city rather than a neighborhood trail. For a longer hike it connects with Hamilton Greenbelt that has over 4 miles of trails. Hamilton Greenbelt has a parking lot across the street from the main trail head or you can take the Hamilton Greenbelt about 10 minutes in you will see a Smith Greenbelt sign on the left so you can cross under Lohman's Crossing instead of having to cross a busy street. If you take Lohman's Crossing from 620 the parking lot is just past the first stop light on the right.

From the owner: Smith Greenbelt provides the citizens of Lakeway with a short but wonderful hiking trail which…read morewanders along Hurst Creek. It is a fabulous place for a family outing, a lunchtime jog, or to walk the dog (on a leash, of course). The 4.5 acre greenbelt was made possible through a generous donation from Coleman and Mary Smith.

It's called a park but, basically a parking lot with a porta John and a trail head leading down to…read morelake Travis. That's what a lot of these parks are. After decades of development it's getting harder to get to the lake free. I came here today to hike down to the lake which has gone from an almost all time low to almost full in a matter of weeks due to recent flooding.

Yay, a "new" place to get in the water. I'm always looking for somewhere new to go cool off in the…read morewater. A friend told me about this little park, so I headed out there. Let's start with the cons: it's seriously off the beaten path- there's nothing out there. Bring everything you need- water, food, sunscreen etc. Secondly, there is literally no beach- just rocks, lots of rocks. Lastly, it is not dog, kid, or "out of shape" friendly. You have to climb around and over all those rocks to get to the water. (Oh, and there is a fee per person, if there's someone on duty). Now the pros- it is seriously off the beaten path, which means there's parking and very few people. Secondly, the water is clear and beautiful as are the views. It is near a marina, so boaters give nice waves every so often. Lastly, I loved sitting in my float just listening to the water hit the rocky shore. Very peaceful. I enjoyed it, but it's not for everyone. Let me know if you go- enjoy!

Love this place. Except the water level at Travis lake keeps going down so the walk down to the…read morewater keeps getting longer and longer each time I come back. The water feels a lot warmer too. Make sure to bring good shoes, it's a bunch of rocks going down, and it can get pretty difficult if you aren't prepared or if it's your first time. Always make sure to bring sun block because unless your at the top where the trees are at, there's no shade near the water and you will burn. If you do stay by the trees, I bring a hammock which works great, you'll be comfortable. Bring a bunch of water and a float, it gets deep in the water real quick. I always see a bunch of people with goggles, but I feel the water isn't as clear as used to be. I heard from a friend that's never been here that there's "sections" to hippie hollow, some people go far down, some stay near the entrance, etc. I'm unfamiliar with all that, but I do suggest you going with someone who you feel safe with because the perverts will always be there, and it can get uncomfortable if you're not used to being nude in public. Besides that though, most liberating park in Austin, definitely recommend you go and get a full tan.

Extremely poor capacity management for major event weekends. There are no clear, real-time…read moreelectronic signs, text alerts, or entrance notifications further down RM-620 or Comanche Trail to warn people before they pay for expensive ride-shares. Rangers simply turn vehicles around at the gate after you are already stranded out on a dead-end loop with zero notice. Complete logistical failure for out-of-town visitors.

The tour was very nice and our tour guide Tanner was very epic and cool and made the experience so…read moremuch cooler-er. I enjoyed the puns especially the rock puns and will miss them and rocky and the chicken nugget we saw on the path. Highly recommend !!!!! :-) p.s. sneak peak of rocky

This isn't the best caverns I've visited within a Texas State Park, but it is pretty darn cool. The…read morebest caverns tour is at Kickapoo Caverns. I did a wild cave tour without the extra charges that Longhorn collects. At Longhorn, our guide, Johnson did an amazing job with our small group of six people for the 10:45 AM tour. My brother and I initially registered for the 11:00 AM tour and am glad that we were suggested another time. We passed by the 11:00 AM tour and they had 40+ people in their group. Johnson showed us cool geological formations. We saw dolomite, calcium bicarbonate, chert, limestone, geodes, stalagmites, stalactites, and quartz crystals. Johnson is somewhat funny; he had a bit of quirky and dry humor. I enjoyed the history of the caverns, but some of it I thought was interesting. It was really delightful to learn that in the 1800's, before the CCC got involved, the locals would dance and play music turning the cave into an auditorium of entertainment. Johnson said that if certain geological formations glows, it is growing. Very catchy phase for memory. I got to see a few bats hanging out. They were tricolor bats which are smallest bats. The cave is cool, but thankfully not slippery. I was wearing no grip support shoes, but I didn't fall or have the urge to fall. There are mats on the floor of the cave to prevent falls. Johnson gave us more time to look around and admire the geology. My brother and I weren't required to bring our own flashlights. Johnson had a flashlight, but forgot to grab the blacklights. What I find is strange is that this is a state park that you cannot renew your state park pass at. This park headquarters is very different than the rest considering that there's a third party company handing the cave tours, they sell ice-cees, popcorn, and the gift shop is very big and vast. The others don't have this. It is questionable to me. I was told that I needed to go to Inks Lake to renew my pass. The cave tours are very pricey. Kickapoo Caverns tour was very affordable at $10. You can use the park pass. You can't get your state park passport stamped at Longhorn Caverns either. It seems like Longhorn Caverns is more for profit and the history about the cavern could be overly exaggerated to attract customers. My opinion. It was hard to believe half of the things what Johnson was telling us. There's one portion of geological formation in the cave that is "dead" because in year 1919, the locals went exploring by touching the formation it "killed" it. I preferred Kickapoo Caverns and the Caverns of Sonora a lot more. Even Inner Space Caverns and Natural Bridge were very exciting to see. Longhorn is cool, but didn't give me that WOW-factor, but I still had a ton of fun on a Sunday morning.

Cash only, $5 per person, has access to lake Travis with the boat ramp, the shoreline to fish or…read moreswim, picnic areas, a playground, sidewalks all over the park, a gazebo overlooking lake Travis, and a scuba dive park. Everyone can only fish and swim to the left of the boat ramp. 3 park rules: (1), no glass containers, (2) alcohol must be covered with a cup or koozie, and (3) all pets must be on a leash.

Snap! Months ago the park system changed their annual pass to PER PERSON, instead of annual vehicle…read morepermit. It's $80 per PERSON now. And, day passes are $5 per PERSON, no flat vehicle cost. Overall, I have mixed feelings about MDP. Love the location, the diving park, the "beach"...normally. Sadly, the drought has just ruined pretty much all local lake access (ramps). So, right now it's not very pretty. :( Trash and debris have always been a bit unsightly at MDP. Maybe they can pay someone to clean on the daily with the doubled fees? Just a thought. Ha!

Was in the lago vista area and decided to kill some time by going here. Totally worth my $5. It's…read moregot great hiking trails and even 1 small ADA trail. Has an awesome looking playground that makes me jealous that I'm not a kid. Has charcoal grills at almost every picnic tables that are in the shade. An area to go swimming. Can also drop your boats in and camp if you choose too

My first visit to Arkansas Bend Park was very enjoyable, pleasant and impressed with the over…read morelayout of the park. Due to COVID-19, it was one of the very few parks opened the weekend of my visit. It wasn't crowded, plenty of open space for social distancing. I was impressed with the cleanliness, even the picnic tables and park restrooms were well maintained. The park offers a nice view of the lake with lots of boating & jet skiing activities. Boat ramps are available on the park. The over night camping section of the park remains closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. I will definitely consider Arkansas Bend Park in the future for outdoor activities. Next time I'll be better prepared for some picnicking & BBQ, along with some extended fun in the sun.

This is a decent hike as it is somewhat challenging at times, especially in the uphill sections. We…read moretook the rimrock trail and it took about 1-1.5 hours, so it felt kind of short. The only really good views are at the sharp ascent at the very beginning of the trail because after that you can't really see anything because the view is blocked. There is no shade and there are bathrooms at the trailhead. I don't really think it's worth the drive from Austin more than once, but it is free.

This a review for the Wabler Vista location. I'll start by saying I'm a casual hiker. Its closer…read moreto Austin than the Doeskin Ranch location. We took the Cactus Rock trail to Ridgeline, then took Ridgeline to the Sunset Deck. The Cactus Rock trail was easy, and would be fun with small children. The views on Ridgeline were not that great and it was more challenging. I like the challenge of the Ridgeline, but it just ends so you either just take that trail back or walk along the road back to your car. I was tired by then so we took the road back. I really enjoyed the Sunset Deck. You can skip the trail walking and just park close to the deck. The covered deck has comfortable benches so it would be a nice place to take a book and just enjoy nature.

We loved this spot!…read more Sometimes it can be tough to park the car so get there early - also a 5-10 minute trail before getting to water so be prepared for that too. Dog friendly too! Little pier access to jump off and also walk in spots to the water. Make sure to bring your own chairs / blankets since there aren't picnic tables here.

I really love this spot. I've been twice. Once when I moved to Austin back in 2017 and recently in…read more2025. The first time was empty, quiet, the shack was still there on the water and kids were jumping off of it in the water. The second time was busier, no shack, tons of people and a freaking DJ blasting music. lol the music was not bad but like what the heck. It's like that meme, I go to nature for relaxing and I have to listen to their shitty music. I'm honestly surprised the city of Austin allows for speakers and loud music at this spot. But anyways, I had a nice time. Recommend going on a weekday, not weekend!! Bring your floats and water shoes