TX Hill Country Loop

[Commandalorian]

I am looking into doing the Hill Country Loop and wanted to see if anyone has done this run. If so any pointers, advice, or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thinking of making the run possibly sometime in later October. Once the Temps are somewhat a little more bearable here in TX.

 

[Boppa's Travels]

I am looking into doing the Hill Country Loop and wanted to see if anyone has done this run. If so any pointers, advice, or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thinking of making the run possibly sometime in later October. Once the Temps are somewhat a little more bearable here in TX.

That's definitely a possibility course it depends on the time frame. Even though I am retired I could probably do most anytime but I am doing some meetups with ob groups from the Austin area and then again from the DFW area. Not to mention rendezvous in the Ozarks. So what is your time frame?

 

[ScottEtkin]

It's definitely not anything technical. Very scenic with several easy water crossings. Try and take your time and enjoy. A great mid point camp is Del Rio Campground on the Llano River.

 

[Boppa's Travels]

It's definitely not anything technical. Very scenic with several easy water crossings. Try and take your time and enjoy. A great mid point camp is Del Rio Campground on the Llano River.

LOL after my little excursion today 2 hours on a Rocky trail I'm definitely looking for easy.

 

[Sparksalot]

A group of us did the whole thing twice, and parts of it another 3-4 times between December and May. March is good for wildflowers! Be aware of rains in the previous few days before you go. LCRA has an online water flow site on the James River about a mile downstream of the crossing I noted in this thread.

https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/water-crossing-james-river-texas.31389/

 

[Sparksalot]

LOL after my little excursion today 2 hours on a Rocky trail I'm definitely looking for easy.

The unlisted campsite near cloudcroft has about a mile and a half of those rocks.

 

[Boppa's Travels]

LOL after my little excursion today 2 hours on a Rocky trail I'm definitely looking for easy.

The unlisted campsite near cloudcroft has about a mile and a half of those rocks.

I hadn't figured out the mileage cuz I was worn out after 2 hours. Traveling those rocks even got one that's took the back end of the Jeep and shoved it about a foot over.

 

[Boppa's Travels]

LOL after my little excursion today 2 hours on a Rocky trail I'm definitely looking for easy.

The unlisted campsite near cloudcroft has about a mile and a half of those rocks.

Probably going to head over there tomorrow or the day after see what's around.

 

[teamshiftpoint]

Hit up Cooper's in Mason for some BBQ!

I did a Hill Country tour with an large group about a year ago, we started in Llano, went through Mason, Fredricksburg, Blanco, and everything in between and ended back up near austin by evening time. Took mostly dirt roads.

 

[Commandalorian]

A group of us did the whole thing twice, and parts of it another 3-4 times between December and May. March is good for wildflowers! Be aware of rains in the previous few days before you go. LCRA has an online water flow site on the James River about a mile downstream of the crossing I noted in this thread.

https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/water-crossing-james-river-texas.31389/

Thanks! I will definitely be sure to check that.

 

[Commandalorian]

Hit up Cooper's in Mason for some BBQ!

I did a Hill Country tour with an large group about a year ago, we started in Llano, went through Mason, Fredricksburg, Blanco, and everything in between and ended back up near austin by evening time. Took mostly dirt roads.

Thanks for the recommendation! Always down for some good BBQ

 

[Commandalorian]

It's definitely not anything technical. Very scenic with several easy water crossings. Try and take your time and enjoy. A great mid point camp is Del Rio Campground on the Llano River.

Awesome! That's exactly what I'm looking for. A nice mild scenic drive to enjoy with the family

 

[Commandalorian]

I am looking into doing the Hill Country Loop and wanted to see if anyone has done this run. If so any pointers, advice, or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thinking of making the run possibly sometime in later October. Once the Temps are somewhat a little more bearable here in TX.

That's definitely a possibility course it depends on the time frame. Even though I am retired I could probably do most anytime but I am doing some meetups with ob groups from the Austin area and then again from the DFW area. Not to mention rendezvous in the Ozarks. So what is your time frame?

Hadn't completely nailed down the time frames exactly. Thinking probably mid to late October and taking our time Maybe 2-3 days. I will try to update and create a rally point once the time frames are solidified

 

[Boppa's Travels]

I am looking into doing the Hill Country Loop and wanted to see if anyone has done this run. If so any pointers, advice, or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thinking of making the run possibly sometime in later October. Once the Temps are somewhat a little more bearable here in TX.

That's definitely a possibility course it depends on the time frame. Even though I am retired I could probably do most anytime but I am doing some meetups with ob groups from the Austin area and then again from the DFW area. Not to mention rendezvous in the Ozarks. So what is your time frame?

Hadn't completely nailed down the time frames exactly. Thinking probably mid to late October and taking our time Maybe 2-3 days. I will try to update and create a rally point once the time frames are solidified

Well rendezvous in the Ozarks is the 16th through the 18th of October I hadn't fully committed to it I really have this week to make up my mind. So just let me know the dates cuz outside of that I just have two VA appointments but they will be mid-week

 

[Adventures with Penny]

A group of us will be camping a bunch at Oxford Ranch October-April. You're welcome to join us and drive the loop. Spring is a really great time to drive it, sooo many colors and flowers. Also check out the Leakey/Camp Wood area for some amazing roads and hills. Tons of water crossing down there!

 

[Commandalorian]

A group of us will be camping a bunch at Oxford Ranch October-April. You're welcome to join us and drive the loop. Spring is a really great time to drive it, sooo many colors and flowers. Also check out the Leakey/Camp Wood area for some amazing roads and hills. Tons of water crossing down there!
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Thanks for the invite. I may just have to take you up on that sometimes. Yeah I bet it is really nice out during the spring. I appreciate the suggestions. I'll look into the other area as well. Thanks!

 

[Texaslongrangeshooter]

That sounds awesome

 

[TxJeeper75]

Hadn't completely nailed down the time frames exactly. Thinking probably mid to late October and taking our time Maybe 2-3 days. I will try to update and create a rally point once the time frames are solidified

Hadn't completely nailed down the time frames exactly. Thinking probably mid to late October and taking our time Maybe 2-3 days. I will try to update and create a rally point once the time frames are solidified

Sounds good to me. Do you already have ideas for campsites?

 

[BlueTinCan]

I'm interested in driving this loop sometime late summer/early fall. Can anyone point me to some directions on what roads/paths to take? I've got a starting point at Hwy 71 and County Rd. 310.

Thanks for any advice!

 

[Adventures with Penny]

I'm interested in driving this loop sometime late summer/early fall. Can anyone point me to some directions on what roads/paths to take? I've got a starting point at Hwy 71 and County Rd. 310.

Thanks for any advice!

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