Canyonlands / Mt Lakeway Trail — Attraction in Lakeway

Very challenging but scenic trail. Dog friendly for the most part. Not too many cyclists and the cycling trails don't intertwine too much with the walking paths. You can take a variety of paths to get to the peak based on how many switchbacks versus incline paths you decide to take. Once at the top there is a giant bell with a hammer on a string next to it. It's very satisfying to ring after earning your way to the top. A bit confusing on the way back. Is their constructing a neighborhood and some of the pathways are not clearly marked. If you park on trophy drive, use the water tower as your point of reference on...

One of the biggest elevation change trails near Austin, this is becoming our pre-backpacking training area. We used to use River place trail, but in the past few years has become inundated with hordes of families- not that it's bad per say; It's great that people are outside enjoying nature, but the trail at River place is only narrow enough for one person, so you're constantly stopping for people. The Mt Lakeway trail is wider for most of it, and there are far fewer people, though if you are footing it, there are a decent amount of cyclists...

Beautiful and sometimes challenging trail! Would go again! The only downside is that you have to be really good with directions(I’m not) There aren’t a lot of directional markings and it’s very easy to get lost, but if you’re good at navigating it is awesome!! Also bring food and water. A lot of the trail is uphill and it will wipe you out more than you think! Lots of fun for dogs that you can bring and take them off leash if you...