Texas Trails. Hiking Gear Reviews. Brutal Honesty.
A narrative guide to a Trail in Texas, discussing the experience of hiking it, the sights to see along the way, and our overall impression of the experience.
I like to think I’m a hiker of discerning tastes. Trails under five miles usually get a polite scoff and a mental eye-roll from yours truly. This tiny 1.1-mile trail in Big Bend Ranch? The Hoodoos Trail? Yeah, actually it packs a serious punch. And trust me, as a certified badass (my husband says so), … Read more
Everything you need to know about hiking Marufo Vega
Explore stunning river views, hidden springs, and ancient dinosaur tracks along the enchanting Devil’s River.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park has some fantastic trails – but which ones are the best? Let’s talk about the 3 most epic hikes in the park.
The canyon is lush, fertile and even occasionally boasts water depending on rainfall that year – it’s the perfect place for apex predators to lie in wait for unsuspecting prey (me). Maybe I was wigging out but all my instincts screamed “danger, danger, danger!” the first time I hiked this trail and for once, I … Read more
Tejas Trail is one of the trails that made me fall in love with Texas mountain hiking. It was the first trail that gave me that moment of absolute wonder – that moment when you see something that strikes awe into your heart, slaps a smile on your stupid face and makes you totally grateful … Read more
Smith Spring Trail is a 2.3 mile loop located near the Frijole Ranch History Museum. Taking 62, you will turn onto Frijole Ranch Road, a gravel road, and take that to a moderately sized parking lot. There you’ll find a small pavilion with several picnic tables and restrooms. But should you bother? Don’t overlook this … Read more
Staring at a topographical map of Bear Canyon trail I daydreamed about what a scenic route this would be. All that elevation and through a canyon – I love canyons! Surely the views would be incredible! I was sold. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy my first ascent of Bear Canyon Trail because I did not … Read more
John Haynes Ridge is a good one in my book and it also happens to be the highest point in the park so you just know I had to trot my ridiculous peak-bagging ass up its slopes. You’ll find some lovely views if you can tough out the brutal ascent. Definitely a trail worth hiking … Read more
Givens, Spicer, & Lowry Trail is a fun, relatively easy meander through quintessential Palo Duro. It shows off the magnificent rockery (I think sophisticated people call it geology?) of the cliffs area and, when combined with the Lighthouse & Paseo del Rio Trails, makes a pleasant 9 mile loop. Essential Gear Hiking Givens, Spicer, & … Read more