Bastrop, Texas · Bastrop County
Explore a diverse array of histories contained within El Camino Real de los Tejas’ 150-year life, including the Spanish struggle to missionize American Indian nations, the growth of cattle ranching in the Mexican period, and the movement for Texan independence and statehood.
Explore a diverse array of histories contained within El Camino Real de los Tejas’ 150-year life, including the Spanish struggle to missionize American Indian nations, the growth of cattle ranching in the Mexican period, and the movement for Texan independence and statehood.
You can visit many sites of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail over the 2,580-mile historic route that crosses 2 states, and travels into Mexico, to Mexico City.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Heading to El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail? A few things to know before you go:
Photo: Sergei AkulichTexas's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichSteep is hard. These are the ten Texas trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleTen gentle, well-marked Texas trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichTexas's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleFederal parks and recreation areas in Texas ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichTexas's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.