Texas Hill Country Things to see & do Burnet/Marble Falls

[wtmtnhiker]

Hi all,
Looking for advice on Texas Hill Country specifically in Travis, Burnet and Williamson counties including, Burnet, Bertram and Marble Falls. Any must see places or things? Advice on hiking trails at low or no cost for access would be especially appreciated as well as any other attractions or venues. Bluegrass venues or jams? Thanks!

[Turn_Key]

The Llano Nest, about 20 miles west of Burnet. Thanks to Cottenwood Photography for more great shots of our eagles.

Llano Nest 2013/14

Willow City Loop ooff Hwy 16. Nice all the time and outstanding in spring (that's last half of March until about the third week in May here. Starts getting hot after that).

Willow City Loop

Willow City Loop, Pix

Have a great trip and Happy Camping!

[mrhibs]

Dont forget to stop at Bluebonnet Cafe in Marble Falls for their homemade pies.

[PawPaw_n_Gram]

wtmtnhiker wrote:
Advice on hiking trails at low or no cost for access would be especially appreciated as well as any other attractions or venues.

Inks Lake State Park has some nice trails, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is very interesting and nice hiking.

Pedernales Falls State Park, Guadalupe River State Park & , Lost Maples State Natural Area, Garner State Park, Government Canyon State Natural Area, Hill Country State Natural Area are also all within a day's drive. Honey Creek State Natural Area next to Guadalupe River SP has a unique guided tour available.

Texas State Parks

Texas State Parks charge a daily entrance fee - per person. This is in addition to any camping fees if you are camped at the park.

The way to minimize the fee is to buy a Texas State Parks Pass. The current cost is $75 for the first pass. That allows free entry to all Texas State Parks for everyone in the vehicle. (There are a couple concession operations such as the Longhorn Caverns Tour that the pass does not cover.) A second pass per household is available for an additional $25. Only needed if your group will be using two separate vehicles.

The pass is available at any state park. If you camp in Texas State Parks - the pass provides four electronic 'coupons'. For four separate camping visits of two days or longer - you get 1/2 off the camping fee for one day.

Texas State Park Passes

One place we liked to visit - more fun when the weather is warm - is a Travis County Park - Hamilton Pool - it is a bit of a hike down to the pool and around under the waterfalls.

Hamilton Pool

[SCVJeff]

If you're in Austin around sundown, make sure you watch the bats at Congress Bridge at least once.

[4huskers]

Longhorn Caverns State Park and if you golf Delaware Golf Club in Burnet. Inks Lake State Park is great too. Cooper's BBQ is a must.

[Texas_Roadrunn1]

Take The Vanishing Texas River Cruise which begins on Lake Buchanan. Google them to get times and other info. Very interesting.

[hindes]

We love Inks Lake State Park!

[SCVJeff]

Finding good BBQ would be at the top of mine.. 🙂

[MinnCamper]

Were where just at the LBJ ranch. Very neat tour-glad we keep these place alive. Check out the Alamo too.

[2112]

Drive FM 1431 from Marble Falls towards Austin.

[Altern]

Texas Hill Country

[Mandalay_Parr]

Visit the little towns along the llano river.

[Mandalay_Parr]

Take the guided tour of the LBJ ranch.