Longhorn Cavern State Park map & trails
Official Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) maps for Longhorn Cavern, a Texas state park. Toggle between the park overview map and trails map for hiking, camping, and lake access. Visit the official park page for entrance fees, passes, and reservations. Browse all Texas state parks.
- Type:
- State Park
- Region:
- Central Texas
- Coordinates:
- 30.6844, -98.3510
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Trails at Longhorn Cavern
Longhorn Cavern has about 1.3 mi of TPWD-mapped trails across 6 named routes, used for hiking and biking. Order matches the live map trail list — typical visitor favorites first. Trail colors match the map. Distances come from official Texas Parks and Wildlife trail geometry. Conditions and closures can change, so confirm on the park page before you go.
- Mapped miles:
- 1.3 mi
- Named trails:
- 6
- Uses:
- Hiking and biking
- Backbone Ridge Nature Trail0.4 mi · Hiking/Biking
Backbone Ridge Nature Trail is a 0.4-mile trail for hiking and biking at Longhorn Cavern. It follows a ridge line. It is a nature walk through park habitat.
- Karst Discovery Trail0.6 mi · Hiking/Biking
Karst Discovery Trail is a 0.6-mile trail for hiking and biking at Longhorn Cavern. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Cave Entrance Trail< 0.1 mi · Hiking/Biking
Cave Entrance Trail is a short trail for hiking and biking at Longhorn Cavern. It runs near cave or rock features.
- Warbler Walk< 0.1 mi · Hiking/Biking
Warbler Walk is a short trail for hiking and biking at Longhorn Cavern. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Wildflower Way0.1 mi · Hiking/Biking
Wildflower Way is a 0.1-mile trail for hiking and biking at Longhorn Cavern. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Comanche Spur< 0.1 mi · Hiking/Biking
Comanche Spur is a short hiking and biking spur at Longhorn Cavern. It branches off a longer route.
Longhorn Cavern — frequently asked questions
Where can I find the official map for Longhorn Cavern?
This page links to the official TPWD park PDF map for Longhorn Cavern, a Texas state park. Use the map toggle above to view the park overview and trails, then download the PDF for hiking, camping, and lake or trail access.
Do I need a reservation or pass to visit Longhorn Cavern?
Most Texas state parks charge a day-use entrance fee and can fill up on busy weekends and holidays, so reserving ahead is recommended. Confirm current entrance fees, hours, and reservation requirements for Longhorn Cavern on the official TPWD park website linked on this page.
What can I do at Longhorn Cavern?
Longhorn Cavern is a Texas state park managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD). Activities vary by season and water levels — check the park and trails maps here for trailheads and access points, and the official TPWD page for current conditions and closures.
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