Hill Country State Natural Area
Reviewed Mar. 6, 2019

Awesome horseback riding trails!

Absolutely love the trails here! The views are breathtaking and the trails vary from easy to challenging. The only issue we’ve encountered is that the new maps don’t always give an accurate description of how challenging the trails are. The staff work really hard to keep the trails maintained, but heavy rains will cause the trails to erode, so they will close the trails depending on the weather. Hiking, biking and horseback riding are all allowed and hikers and bikers are required to yield the right of way to horseback riders. I’ve ridden horseback here for many years and have always found the hikers and bikers to be very considerate. Shoes or boots are recommended since most trails are rocky. The Trailhead Equestrian Camp has 6 sites with two pens at each site and water should be available in April 2019 at each site. There’s a vault toilet and water for horses centrally located in the camping area. There’s also a round pen for supervised use. Camping with electric hookups is available at Chapa campground on a first come basis unless reserving the entire campground. The Group Lodge is also available for groups. Check out the TPWD website for more information.

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  • Review photo of Hill Country State Natural Area by Mary A., March 6, 2019
  • Review photo of Hill Country State Natural Area by Mary A., March 6, 2019
  • Review photo of Hill Country State Natural Area by Mary A., March 6, 2019
  • Review photo of Hill Country State Natural Area by Mary A., March 6, 2019
  • Review photo of Hill Country State Natural Area by Mary A., March 6, 2019
  • Review photo of Hill Country State Natural Area by Mary A., March 6, 2019