Hill Country State Natural Area - Trails

Description:

• The 5369.8 acre Hill Country State Natural Area is located in Bandera and Medina Counties, 45 miles northwest of San Antonio.

  Recreational activity within the park centers around 36 miles of 23 designated, multi-use trails open to backpacking, horseback riding, and mountain bicycling. Four miles are reserved strictly for horses and hikers.The Hill Country State Natural Area is a scenic mosaic of rocky hills, flowing springs, oak groves, grasslands, and canyons. The terrain ranges from flat, broad creek bottoms to steep, rocky canyons up to 1900 feet in elevation. The West Verde Creek has several spring-fed streams, and tanks in the park provide several swimming holes with limited fishing for catfish, perch, and largemouth bass. Spring water is available for horses, but people should bring their own drinking water.