Hikers take a break at Big Bend National Park There has been a record increase in hiking reported in Texas as residents seek exercise and escape from a pandemic that is nearly a year old. A quick Google or Facebook search will yield all sorts of easy-to-join hiking groups in Texas. There are hiking groups for beginners, for more expert hikers, for Christians and for hikers 60 and older. Eva Moore operates Austin-based Hill Country Outdoors that has members in San Antonio and Austin. For a list of Texas parks that offer accessible features, click here. The best hiking in Texas