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Browse 54 kid-friendly hiking adventures across Oklahoma & Texas.

54 adventures found

Beaver Lodge Nature Trail

Broken Bow, OK

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Free

Easy 2-mile forest loop trail through towering pines in Beavers Bend State Park

Cedar Bluff Nature Trail

Broken Bow, OK

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Free

Short river-view loop trail in Beavers Bend State Park perfect for quick family hikes

David Boren Hiking Trail

Broken Bow, OK

Hiking
Ages 6–18+ Free

Premier 12-mile trail system with lake views and flexible routes in Beavers Bend State Park

Friends Trail Loop

Broken Bow, OK

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Free

Popular 1.5-mile family loop with a river waterfall in Beavers Bend State Park

Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge

Bertram, TX

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Free

Free federal refuge with birding trails and Junior Rangers

Garey Park

Georgetown, TX

Hiking
Ages 2–18+ Paid

525-acre river park with trails and splash pad in Georgetown

Grelle Recreation Area

Spicewood, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Paid

Uncrowded Lake Travis cove with wooded trails and swimming

Mount Bonnell

Austin, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Free

102-step climb to panoramic views over Lake Austin

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Austin, TX

Hiking
Ages 5–18+ Free

12 miles of creek trails with swimming holes and bouldering in Austin

Big Bend Ranch State Park

Presidio, TX

Hiking
Ages 8–18+ Paid

300000-acre desert wilderness along the Rio Grande for experienced families

Big Thicket National Preserve

Kountze, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Free

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with nine converging ecosystems

Cameron Park

Waco, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Free

Dramatic blufftop trails and hidden grottos above the Brazos River

Canyon Lake Gorge

Canyon Lake, TX

Hiking
Ages 6–18+ Paid

Guided tours through a limestone gorge with dinosaur tracks and fossils

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway

Quitaque, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Paid

Red rock canyons with free-roaming bison and a bat colony tunnel

Eisenhower Park

San Antonio, TX

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Free

Observation tower and six miles of trails with playground

Franklin Mountains State Park

El Paso, TX

Hiking
Ages 6–18+ Paid

Largest urban park in the US with aerial tramway and desert hiking

Friedrich Wilderness Park

San Antonio, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Free

Free 600-acre Hill Country hiking on the edge of San Antonio

Good Water Trail

Georgetown, TX

Hiking
Ages 5–18+ Free

26-mile lakeside trail with canyon overlooks and Hill Country terrain

Government Canyon State Natural Area

San Antonio, TX

Hiking
Ages 5–18+ Paid

40 miles of trails with dinosaur tracks in the limestone

Lake Grapevine Horseshoe Trails

Grapevine, TX

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Free

Easy lakeside hiking trails on Grapevine Lake

Lake Houston Wilderness Park

New Caney, TX

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Paid

20 miles of forest trails and camping close to Houston

LBJ National Grasslands

Decatur, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Free

20000 acres of prairie with mountain biking and primitive camping

Lost Maples State Natural Area

Vanderpool, TX

Hiking
Ages 5–18+ Paid

Stunning fall foliage and limestone canyon trails along the Sabinal River

McKinney Falls State Park

Austin, TX

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Paid

Two limestone waterfalls with wading pools inside Austin city limits

McKinney Roughs Nature Park

Cedar Creek, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Paid

1100 acres with horseback riding and river trails along the Colorado

Mission Tejas State Park

Grapeland, TX

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Paid

Historic Spanish mission replica in towering East Texas hardwood forest

Monahans Sandhills State Park

Monahans, TX

Hiking
Ages 2–18+ Paid

70-foot sand dunes with disc surfing and spectacular sunsets

Mother Neff State Park

Moody, TX

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Paid

First Texas state park with limestone sinkhole pool and historic CCC buildings

Palmetto State Park

Gonzales, TX

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Paid

Tropical palmetto forest and warm springs along the San Marcos River

Pedernales Falls State Park

Johnson City, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Paid

Dramatic tilted limestone falls and river swimming in the Hill Country

Phil Hardberger Park

San Antonio, TX

Hiking
Ages 2–18+ Free

Land bridge and world-class nature playscape in San Antonio

Rowlett Creek Preserve

Garland, TX

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Free

524-acre preserve with creek crossings and mountain bike trails

San Angelo State Park

San Angelo, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Paid

50 miles of trails with Texas longhorn cattle on the reservoir

Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site

Comstock, TX

Hiking
Ages 6–18+ Paid

4000-year-old rock art and dramatic canyon views on the Rio Grande

Southwest Nature Preserve

Arlington, TX

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Free

Quiet urban preserve with scenic lake overlook in Arlington

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

Austin, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Paid

Peaceful woodland trails with a waterfall and nature programs

Cedar Hill State Park

Cedar Hill, TX

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Paid

State park on Joe Pool Lake with camping and trails close to Dallas

Cedar Ridge Preserve

Dallas, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Free

600 acres of rugged trails and scenic overlooks in Dallas

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center

Cedar Hill, TX

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Free

Shaded canyon trails with a nature play area for kids

Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve

Plano, TX

Hiking
Ages 2–18+ Free

800-acre park with boardwalks and kayaking in Plano

River Legacy Parks

Arlington, TX

Hiking
Ages 2–18+ Free

1300-acre park with paved trails and mountain biking along the Trinity River

Spring Creek Forest Preserve

Garland, TX

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Free

Old-growth forest with guided nature hikes near Dallas

Tandy Hills Natural Area

Fort Worth, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Free

Native prairie wildflowers and skyline views in Fort Worth

Johnny Broyles Nature Trail

Little Elm, TX

Hiking
Ages 2–18+ Free

Paved 2.7-mile nature trail along Lake Lewisville in Little Elm

Prairie Creek Waterfall

Richardson, TX

Hiking
Ages 2–18+ Free

Hidden suburban waterfall and shaded creek trail in Richardson