River Place Nature Trail

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8820 Big View Dr
Austin, TX 78730

River Place Nature Trail, located in Austin, Texas, offers a challenging 3.5-mile hiking experience with an elevation gain of 1,800 feet. The trail is designed for both adventurous hikers and dog owners, featuring a mix of rugged terrain, boardwalks, and numerous stairs along its scenic route through captivating canyon lands.

The trail begins at a southern trailhead near a peaceful pond and leads through the picturesque Panther Hollow, offering scenic vistas and an array of wildlife encounters. Although there is a fee instituted for non-residents on weekends, this beautifully constructed trail remains a treasured gem for nature enthusiasts in the region.

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Sydney J.
6/14/2025

Don't be fooled. All trails will tell you 5.4 out & back, but it is damn near 6 full miles! We did the full trail "2.5miles" up from the lake to the Canyon Trail Head & then hiked it back. It...

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Stephanie P.
11/8/2024

I have to say this is probably my favorite trail yet in the austin area! So much shade, so many different plants , there is a lot of stairs so make sure your ready for an adventure! If you come...

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Amber L.
3/15/2025

Out of all the trails we've been on in Austin, River Place Nature Trail is the closest to a true "hike". Friendly warning that there is a $10 fee per person on the trail during "peak hours" which...

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Elvira O.
5/21/2024

This is a moderately difficult trail. The trail branches off to a one mile out and back and the other part of the trail is three miles out and back. There's plenty of shade and a few benches to...

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Steffie S.
6/23/2024

This is by far one of the best hikes in the Austin area. There are two big reasons I'm enthusiastic about it: (1) LOTS OF SHADE. You literally could hike this trail from dawn to dusk, and be...

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