Homestead Trail

Trail Austin, Texas, United States

What to expect

McKinney Falls State Park is a great place for families to visit, with its rugged beauty, hiking and biking trails, and opportunities for camping, fishing, and swimming. The park has a variety of trails, including the Homestead Trail, a 3.4-mile loop trail that is suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and running. The trail takes you through the Hill Country woods and offers beautiful views of Onion Creek and the surrounding landscape. The park also has a visitor center, a group hall, and a variety of amenities, including picnic areas, restrooms, and waterfalls. Families can enjoy a range of activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and swimming, and the park is also a great place for nature watching and birding. The park's trails are generally easy to moderate in difficulty, and the scenery is beautiful, with a variety of terrain, including wooded areas, creeks, and waterfalls

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McKinney Falls State Park

McKinney Falls State Park
This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked on the Homestead Trail, a long and windy trail that loops up and down. We also used some of the Homestead Shortcut trails to save time

Highlights: We liked exploring the Homestead Trail and its shortcuts, which were a great way to see the park ✨