Great Hills Park Trail

I searched for all of the off leash dog trails in austin and this one came up. Although definitely not off leash (several signs that say leash your pet) the trail was beautiful and well marked. I went on a Sunday and didn’t see many other people there so the trails are decently sized and spread out. Tucked away in a nice, scenic neighborhood. I’ve been missing out on this trail as it is so close to my house and I’m moving. I recommend it to people, dogs, people with kids, etc.

Stopped by here one very hot and sunny day. Wanted to find a park in the shade. It didn’t exactly meet the demands 100% but it was certainly close. There is ample shade, but not necessarily over the playscape. The are is nice, well maintained. Tucked away in the trees. They have gym equipment out for the adults as well as walk/​hiking trails. A nice picnic area and different places to go to escape any crowd or group that may be hanging.
Overall a nice a little neighborhood park that we will have frequented a few times now, and will in the near future.

A beautiful trail in northwest Austin that I never knew existed until recently! I love that this large park with several different trails has been preserved. There are many ways to get to this park and many entrances from all around the area. We entered in the middle of an unassuming neighborhood.
Spent about 2 hours out here on Saturday and only saw 2 people. Now that’s my kind of hike! There are some man made stairs around, but I would say this is a fairly easy trail without any difficulty. The pictures I uploaded don’t do it justice. Highly recommend for the nature lovers or if you just want to get outside.

My dog, Attie, & I had a great time discovering this little gem today! I’d recommend thick soled shoes with good grip as it’s a bit rocky and you have to ford the stream in a few places but what a wilderness oasis right in North Austin!

Hiking trails with a creek running through. Saw a snapping turtle the other day, almost stepped on it. Nice neighborhood.

Cute trails mostly lined with trees and rocks. The fish pool was a very shallow creek that my small 6lbs dog was able to walk through. While we were there we only saw one other person with their dog, so it seems pretty secluded from my experience.

Great neighborhood trail where my dogs can hike, swim, and perhaps meet a few friends along the way. It’s quiet and serene, with many smaller trails off the main one. It’s fairly secluded, and we usually only see 1 or 2 other people on our walk. This can be a good or bad thing, depending on your preferences.
Caution…coyotes have been spotted on the trails and in the neighborhood.

«Great hidden find within the neighborhood»
I love taking my dog to this trail! It says leash required but majority of people keep their dogs off leash. Allows the dogs to get much more energy out. The hardest part is finding the park, you have to wind through the neighborhood to get her but it’s well worth it.
The best area to park is off 11 100 Fox Way Drive Austin, TX 78 759. There is a culdesac there with direct access to the trail. If you want direct access to the park/​playscape and different trail head, park off of Sierra Oaks on the right hand side, across from Sierra Tahoe, before you reach Sierra Nevada (10 801 Sierra Oaks). I added a photo of the trail map that is out there, which will hopefully help a few people.
It’s a fantastic place to go for some peace and serenity.
I will advise that it’s not the best running trail (with a dog at least) due to the jagged rocks and narrow paths on the trail, plus stairs. If you are by yourself it isn’t too bad to run, just be very cautious if you do. The trail can be a great workout because of the up and down hill motion and dodging of rocks for steady ground. Aside from that, there’s some great level ground areas that cross the streams and bridges.
My favorite thing to do here is just walk with my dog down all the different paths. There’s some spectacular little water holes and streams that you cross on the paths. If you need some time to yourself. a place to think, or a little nature time, this is the place to be!

Fun neighborhood greenbelt. Plenty of room and not many people. One great pool for dogs to swim in and interesting rock formations. Dogs allowed and such.

We live just down the street from this trail and it’s a great place to take the beagle pup for a run. There are some fun rock formations to climb and some pools for the pup to take a swim.
It’s a relatively short trail compared to some of the others in the area. Pretty difficult to get lost back there. Yet somehow I managed to do just that one day when it had been raining and I lost track of the trail and found myself surrounded by at least ten deer. I wandered around aimlessly through the woods for a good fifteen minutes before finding the trail again. Quite the adventure!
I usually run into quite a few other people and their dogs on the weekends and evenings. It seems to be a popular trail. The only thing keeping this from 5 stars is I wish this was an off-​leash area for dogs. The signs tell you that pets must be kept on-​leash at all times, yet I’d say most people I’ve seen let their dogs run free. I tried this with my dog as well and he has caused no issues aside from one angry individual.

The trails here are well maintained and pretty. You can also go «off road» and explore without too much bushwhacking, though it would probably be best to only do this with a GPS unit. There is a water fountain at the playground, which I greatly appreciated.
If you’re into geocaching, there are several off of Great Hills Park trails.
We saw some interesting rocks, plants, and critters including deer and speckled lizards.
Nice place!
(The main reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because there could have been better signage, especially at the trail heads outside of the playground.)

This is a great trail running spot. The round trip trail is 1.5 miles of well defined path. Great place to hike during lunch or after work.
This may be the best in North Austin. Hidden gem status for sure…

I have hiked here twice in the past 2 weeks and have not seen one other person on this trail — maybe it is because I am the only one that likes to hike in the rain:) However, I have seen lots of wildlife including a swarm of vultures fighting over a dead deer. I also noticed several poisonous plants so don’t let your kids chomp on the leaves — just another reason to keep your dog leashed.
The trail is about 2.5 miles round trip and thanks to the recent rain the creek and waterfall are flowing and it is GREEN!