Hiking - HTXoutdoors

Hiking in Houston Does Exist!

Trails with twists and turns and even some hills.

Find out where to go and how to started with our FREE Online Hiking 101 Video.

If you've never been hiking, going by yourself might not sound that appealing. Especially if you're not sure what you need or where to go hiking. There are plenty of places to go around Houston regardless of your skill level.

What to bring with you

There is so much gear on the market that it can be difficult to know exactly what is necessary versus what's a nice to have.

Bringing too much gear or bringing too little can ruin your hike.

Download our checklist below to see the basic gear you need on a hike.

Trail Basics

Look like a pro on your first hike! We'll show you want you need, trail lingo and how to not get lost! 😀

Planning your Hike

Do you have a goal hike in mind? Maybe hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu or even just getting started around Houston. We'll help you make a training plan regardless of where you're starting from.

Where to go

Looking for hikes? We'll go through all of our favorites! From easy trails around Houston, intermediate trails around Texas to traveling for long multi-day hiking trips.

Let's do it together!

Online Hiking Course!

Everything you need to get started hiking or plan for your next big Hike!

Here's what's included:

♦ Trail Basics

♦ Map Reading

♦ Etiquette

♦ Safety

♦ How to plan a Hike!

♦ Reseaching Trails

♦ Things to consider on your hike

♦ What to bring

♦ Gear Recommendations

♦ How to get ready for your hike

♦ Creating a schedule

♦ Keeping a Log

♦ Where to Hike

PLUS as a BONUS!

We'll go through our trip itineraries for:
- Big Bend National Park
- Zion National Park
- Grand Teton National Park
- Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu!