Plum Creek Trail
This trail connects Steeplechase Park, Lake Kyle, Bunton Creek Park and Waterleaf Park. Leashed pets are allowed.
Length: 3.5 miles
Trail type: Hiking, biking
- 108 Decker, Kyle
- www.cityofkyle.com/recreation/page/trails
This park features a greenbelt/trail that backs up to Garlic Creek Park. The natural, tree-shaded trail offers picnic tables and benches along the way.
Length: 8 miles
Trail type: Hiking
- 211 Cullen Blvd., Buda
- www.budatx.gov/286/Cullen-Country-Park
Buda’s 51-acre park includes a loop offering views of large trees and occasional wildlife.
Length: About 1 mile
Trail type: Hiking, biking
- 880 Main St., Buda
- www.budatx.gov/291/Historic-Stagecoach-Park
Located 10 minutes north of downtown Buda in Manchaca, this paved trail runs along the 45 tollway from FM 1626 to Escarpment Boulevard in South Austin. South access to the trail is available from the Bliss Spillar Trailhead.
Length: 4.5 miles
Trail type: Hiking, biking
- 2841 1/2 Bliss Spillar Road, Manchaca
- www.mobilityauthority.com/projects-programs/shared-use-paths/45sw/
The trail around the Five Mile Dam Soccer Complex features a natural setting with access to the Blanco River.
Length: 1 mile
Trail type: Hiking, biking
- 4440 Old Stagecoach Road, San Marcos
- www.hayscountytx.gov/five-mile-dam-park
A popular destination for hikers, bikers, birders and nature explorers, Purgatory Creek Natural Area contains multiple trails with varying levels of difficulty. Its trails like Dante, Beatrice and Malacoda offer a variety of vegetation to explore.
Length: Varies by trail
Trail type: Hiking, biking
- 2102 Hunter Road, San Marcos
- www.smgreenbelt.org/natural-areas
San Marcos’ second-largest natural area offers multiple natural-ground trails for hiking, biking, birding, photography and more. An “ecological jewel,” the Spring Lake area offers trails like Tonkawa, Blue Stem and Buckeye varying in length and difficulty. Certain trails are closed March through May annually.
Length: Varies by trail
Trail type: Hiking, biking
- 921 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos
- www.smgreenbelt.org/new-map-spring-lake-preserve
Located in northeastern San Marcos, this 45-acre area includes two trails. According to the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance, Ringtail Ridge’s stock ponds offer unique bird and bug walks.
Length: About 3 miles
Trail type: Hiking, biking
- 1814 Ranch to Market 12, San Marcos
- www.smgreenbelt.org/text-blocks/ringtail-ridge-natural-area
