🥾 ActiveLong weekend · from Austin, TX
Maples, Rivers & Hidden Trails
Escape into Hill Country's lush river valleys and towering trees while hiking pristine trails and savoring authentic BBQ.
Day 1 — Lost Maples State Natural AreaDay 2 — Palmetto State ParkDay 3 — Buescher State Park
Day 1 — Lost Maples State Natural Area
Day 1 — Lost Maples State Natural Area
🚗 3 hr 21 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Austin, TX → Lost Maples State Natural Area
2 hr 42 min8:00 AM → 10:42 AM
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Famous for dramatic canyon scenery and rare bigtooth maple trees that offer spectacular fall foliage, this gem near Vanderpool is a favorite among hikers and photographers.
10:42 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Lost Maples State Natural Area → Pond Day Use Area
6 min12:00 PM → 12:06 PM
Pond Day Use Area
Enjoy peaceful swimming, fishing, and picnicking at a refreshing natural swimming hole perfect for cooling off on hot Texas days.
12:06 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Pond Day Use Area → The Hog Pen on 336 BBQ
33 min5:00 PM → 5:33 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:33 PM
✓ In your plan★ 4.8
The Hog Pen on 336 BBQ
Indulge in slow-smoked, fall-apart-tender barbecue prepared with time-honored techniques in a casual Hill Country setting that celebrates Texas's smoky culinary heritage.
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Find lodging near Lost Maples State Natural Area
Book somewhere to sleep before Day 2 — search hotels or Airbnb in the Lost Maples State Natural Area area.
Day 2 — Palmetto State Park
Day 2 — Palmetto State Park
🚗 2 hr 56 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Lost Maples State Natural Area → Palmetto State Park
2 hr 40 min8:00 AM → 10:40 AM
Palmetto State Park
Hiking, birding & camping in a forest plus river swimming & canoe rentals.
10:40 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
Afternoon at Palmetto State Park
Spend the afternoon at Palmetto State Park — explore the shoreline, watch the waves, and unwind.
12:00 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Palmetto State Park → Fox Trap 2.0 Bar & Grill
16 min5:00 PM → 5:16 PM
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Find lodging near Palmetto State Park
Book somewhere to sleep before Day 3 — search hotels or Airbnb in the Palmetto State Park area.
Day 3 — Buescher State Park
Day 3 — Buescher State Park
🚗 2 hr 12 min driving📍 3 stops
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Morning
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Palmetto State Park → Buescher State Park
56 min8:00 AM → 8:56 AM
Buescher State Park
Fishing, canoeing & hiking in a wooded area with a stocked lake, plus a scenic, hilly biking route.
8:56 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Buescher State Park → Bastrop State Park
13 min12:00 PM → 12:13 PM
Bastrop State Park
12:13 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Bastrop State Park → Comfort Cafe
13 min5:00 PM → 5:13 PM
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Comfort Cafe → Austin, TX
50 min6:13 PM → 7:03 PM
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