Best Hiking Trails in Blanco State Park
Blanco State Park Hotels position you perfectly for idyllic explorations of Blanco's small but perfectly formed state park. Undulating landscapes make for intriguing hikes through cedar and pecan forests. Heep your eyes peeled for the park's other inhabitants, including a plethora of native species.
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1. Blanco River Trail
Follow the bend of the Blanco River for one mile on this scenic riverside hike. The trail is not suitable for mountain cyclists since there are a number of tree roots along the banks. The Blanco River glitters beside you all the while.
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2. Canoe hikes on the Blanco River
Perhaps the most scenic way to explore the park is afloat in a kayak or canoe. From the perspective of the river, you will spot diverse riparian wildllife and explore the park from its focal point. Water crafts are available for rental, or you can launch your own.
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3. Tubing tours on the Blanco River
Alternatiively, simply float effortlessly down this glittering river in a tube. As you glide lazily by, birds flutter overhead and picturesque scenery unfolds as the river meanders gradually through the park.
Best Family Activities in Blanco State Park
There is plenty to attract families from the major cities to Blanco State Park Cabins. Here, myriad outdoor adventures present themselves, all taking place in the serene environs of the riverside park. Come fish in the gleaming water, hike the nature trail or enjoy a picnic in the dappled shade.
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1. Swimming
Shrieks of delight resound from the riverbanks where delighted children paddle about in the sparkling water. In the height of the Texan summer, nothing is more restorative than splashing about in the Blanco River and returing to the shore refreshed for more fun and games.
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2. Blanco Classic Car Show
Bring your whole family to the park for May 3rd's annual Classic Car Show. The park is thronged with gleaming vintage automobiles and proud owners, who parade them through Texas. Children are enthralled by the machines and the spectacle.
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3. Nature trails
Explore the nature trail that hugs the Blanco River to learn more about local flora and fauna. Spot fluttering mallards, fish for a variety of native species and follow your explorations with a family lunch al fresco at the park's Picnic Pavilion.
