Plan with
Confidence
Resist the temptation to take cut-through paths or non-marked "hack trails"....most cases of people getting confused or lost is because they took a "hack trail" or cut-through which was not marked with a trailhead sign.Be careful on the upper canyon sections as there are some hazardous drop off sections (they are well marked, but stay aware).
Path Type
There and Back
There are 5 trail segments that make up this route:Trophy TrailHigh TrailRim TrailCanyon TrailMt Lakeway TrailThe main starting point for all the trails and hikes in this system is the trailhead of the Trophy Trail, located on Trophy Drive just across from the Lakeway Swim Center. There is a large trailhead billboard with a large trail systems map visibly obvious from the street. Take the Trophy Trail starting point just to the right of the trailhead billboard where you'll see the "Friends of Lakeway" wooden sign hanging at the start. From that point on, all trail crossings/connects are clearly marked with trail sign posts. Just follow the route here on Hiking Project and enjoy. The route is almost entirely ascending or descending with very few 'cruise' sections. About .4 miles before the summit of Mt. Lakeway, you'll see a small path off to the right which goes out to an overlook point. This is a great photo op...and a nice place to have lunch and take in the views of the Texas hill country and Lake Travis.There is a bathroom with a free purified water dispenser just as you start the High Trail segment.After a fresh rain, you may want to wait to do this hike as the lower Canyon Trail can get a little 'cakey' in sections...but still doable. Plan on taking a couple hours or more the first time you take on the whole loop, and get to know its terrain before you go wild with it. Trekking poles are suggested. Wear appropriate hiking/trail-running shoes.
You can read more info about the Canyonland trails and their history at the Lakeway Canyonlandswebsite.
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