Easy
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 5.1 km / 3.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 111 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 13 min
- River
Hiking Trails Under 10 km in Texas
We track 19 routes that match this search in Texas. They average 3.0 km and 71 m (233 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 7.7 km.
That is 68 percent of the 28 routes we map in Texas. They are shorter than the local average, 3.0 km against 20.9 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 71 m (233 ft) against 463 m (1,519 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Half-day routes: long enough to feel like a proper walk, short enough to leave the afternoon free. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.
Trails
Easy
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 53 m
- Typical duration
- 35 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 53 m
- Typical duration
- 35 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 79 m
- Typical duration
- 52 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 46 m
- Typical duration
- 30 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 56 m
- Typical duration
- 37 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 262 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 19 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 20 m
- Typical duration
- 13 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 10 m
- Typical duration
- 7 min
- River
Moderate
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 169 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 51 min
Easy
Easy
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 11 m
- Typical duration
- 7 min
Easy
Easy
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 96 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 3 min
Easy
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 115 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 16 min
Easy
Easy
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 13 m
- Typical duration
- 8 min
Easy
Easy
Texas · United States
- Distance
- 2.0 km / 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 44 m
- Typical duration
- 29 min
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek Urban TrailTexas | 5.1 km | 111 m | 1 hr 13 min | Easy | April to October |
| Cross Timbers Black TrailTexas | 2.4 km | 53 m | 35 min | Easy | April to October |
| Cross Timbers Green TrailTexas | 2.4 km | 53 m | 35 min | Easy | April to October |
| Cross Timbers Maroon TrailTexas | 3.6 km | 79 m | 52 min | Easy | April to October |
| Cross Timbers Orange TrailTexas | 2.1 km | 46 m | 30 min | Easy | April to October |
| Cross Timbers Orange TrailTexas | 2.5 km | 56 m | 37 min | Easy | April to October |
| DORBA Trail ShortTexas | 4.5 km | 262 m | 1 hr 19 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Duck Pond TrailTexas | 0.9 km | 20 m | 13 min | Easy | April to October |
| Creek Side TrailTexas | 0.5 km | 10 m | 7 min | Easy | April to October |
| 4 Notch Loop TrailTexas | 7.7 km | 169 m | 1 hr 51 min | Moderate | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Shoal Creek Urban Trail, Cross Timbers Green Trail, Cross Timbers Orange Trail. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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