Bastrop - Cedar Creek Edition | January 2025

Health & wellness Outdoor trails

BY AMANDA CUTSHALL & DACIA GARCIA

• McKinney Falls State Park, 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin • https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls/ trails-info Flint Rock Loop Trail This rocky trail requires crossing a creek and leads to hardwood bottomland. Diculty: Moderate Length: 1.5 miles Trail type: Biking, hiking • McKinney Falls State Park, 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin • https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls/ trails-info Rock Shelter Trail This family-friendly trail guides visitors through a historic natural rock formation. Trail type: Hiking, running, elevation gains 50 feet • McKinney Falls State Park, 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin • https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls/ trails-info This list is not comprehensive. Diculty: Easy Length: .6 miles

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Buzzard Point This family-friendly trail loops to a viewpoint of the north shore at Lake Bastrop and is great for “shing.

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Lost Pines Trail This popular trail oers scenic views including forested hills, open meadows and Fehr’s Overlook Trace. Diculty: Challenging Length: 8.4 miles Trail type: Birding, hiking, running, elevation gains 688 feet • Bastrop State Park, 100 Park Road, 1A, Bastrop • https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bastrop/trails-info Tree Army Trails This Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible trail is centered around the Bastrop State Park headquarters. Diculty: Easy Length: 4.5 miles Trail type: Hiking, biking, elevation Gains 13 feet • Bastrop State Park, 100 Park Road, 1A, Bastrop • https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bastrop/trails-info

Pine Ridge Trail This singletrack trail requires technical footing. Diculty: Dišcult Length: 2.7 miles Trail type: Birding, hiking, mountain biking, elevation gains • McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 SH 71 W., Cedar Creek • www.lcra.org/parks/mckinney-roughs-nature-park

Diculty: Easy Length: .6 miles Trail type: Biking, birding, hiking

• Lake Bastrop North Shore Park, 603 FM 1441, Bastrop • www.lcra.org/parks/lake-bastrop-north-shore-park

Fisherman’s This trail has ¢oating bridges with views of Lake Bastrop and its wildlife. Diculty: Easy Length: .4 miles Trail type: Biking, birding, hiking • Lake Bastrop North Shore Park, 375 S. Shore Road, Bastrop • www.lcra.org/parks/lake-bastrop-south-shore- park

Ridge Trail This Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible, family-friendly trail starts at the visitors center and provides benches along the way for scenic views. Diculty: Easy Length: .06 miles Trail type: Birding, hiking • McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 SH 71 W., Cedar Creek • www.lcra.org/parks/mckinney-roughs-nature- park

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McKinney Roughs Loop Trail This trail provides a range of terrains with views of the local wildlife, desert plants and the Colorado River. Diculty: Moderate Length: 4.4 miles Trail type: Hiking, horseback riding, running, elevation gains 449 feet • McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 SH 71 W., Cedar Creek

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Picnic Trail This family-friendly trail oers a place for visitors to eat.

Diculty: Easy Length: .5 miles Trail type: Hiking

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