The San Antonio and Austin areas are steeped in history San Antonios Alamo stands as a symbol of Texas fierce independence while Austin is recognized as the cradle of Texas statehood. This area is also known for some of the most impressive hiking in the Lone Star State. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles San Antonio and Austin by veteran authors Charlie Llewellin and Johnny Molloy guides readers to the best trails found in the Texas Hill Country all within easy reach of these two cities. The guide takes you to secluded low traffic areas as well as those that are more popular and heavily used. The former LBJ Ranch the Gaudalupe River the Highland Lakes Chain and the Lost Pines area are just some of the spectacular places covered.With this new edition in the bestselling 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles series all these visually stunning and ruggedly charming routes are at the travelers fingertips. This handy guide helps San Antonio and Austin natives get back into nature with many options right in town. Extensive ataglance information makes it easy to choose the perfect hike based on length difficulty scenery or on a specific factor such as hikes good for families runners or birding. Each trail profile includes maps directions driving times nearby attractions and other pertinent details.