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ADVENTURE PARKS, CHALLENGE COURSES & EXTREME SPORTS
IN THE HILL COUNTRY

There is a wide variety of exciting fun in the Hill Country, with the following high energy offerings.

Some of these adventure and challenge activities are more intense than others. Be sure you are in appropriate physical and mental condition for these activities.

Call ahead to verify degree of difficulty, eligibility requirements, preparation needed, and things to bring.

This Living Social video captures the "adventure" spirit:

Also check our Summer Camps profile for organizations that offer some challenges but are not considered specialty facilities for adventure, challenges and extreme sports.

And check out motorcycle rentals in the Hill Country at our Portal focus page: Motorcycle Riding; and Horseback Riding; and Tubing & Paddling

For directory listings by city or topic profile, click: Index of Cities & Focus Topics

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ADVENTURE VENUES LISTED BY CITY WITHIN THE HILL COUNTRY

BEE CAVE

MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK: Travis County owned and operated. This pristine 2,427 acre parkland, open space and reserve land in western Travis County with almost 3 mi of continuous frontage along the Pedernales River is the largest parkland acquisition in the history of Travis County. The sizeable Central Texas rock-climbing community views Reimers as a destination with world class rock climbing. The active local mountain biking community likewise enjoys over 18 mi of trails through the classic Central Texas landscape at Reimers. Local anglers have come to Reimers for generations to fish for white bass in the Pedernales River. The Pogue Springs Preserve/Hogge Reserve component of the land acquisition is less known but equally spectacular with Pedernales River frontage, deep canyons and panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country.
Location: In Travis County, at 23610 Hamilton Pool Rd, Bee Cave; 512-264-1923. www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/reimers_ranch.asp. See Travis County: Parks

BLANCO

TEXAS BALLOON RIDES: 855-827-4001; Blanco, TX 78606. www.texasballoonrides.com

BOERNE

GRANDPA'S PAINTBALL: 830-981-8448; 9533 Dietz Elkhorn, Boerne, TX 78006. www.grandpaspaintball.com

BULVERDE

ANDERSON AVIATION: 210-287-9073; 29890 Bulverde Ln, Ste 27, Bulverde, TX 78163. www.andersonaviationtx.com. Flight Training including Private, Instrument, Commerical & Multi-Engine Ratings. Sky tours.

BURNET

BUCHANAN ADVENTURE TOURS: 512-756-4700; 16942 RR 2341, Burnet, TX 78611. www.canyonoftheeagles.com/hill-country-adventure. www.buchananadventuretours.com. At Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park. Kayak trips on east Lake Buchanan. Rental of canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle board. Guided kayaking tours/eco-adventures, overnight kayaking trips, GPS scavenger hunts, hiking tours, youth camp retreats, team building.

REVEILLE PEAK RANCH: 512-755-4417; 105 CR 114, Burnet, TX 78611. www.rprtexas.com. 1300 acre outdoor adventure, education, recreational events center, weddings. Mountain biking, trail running, kayaking, fishing, more than 62 miles of diverse trails, or stroll through the Texas wildflowers at your own pace. bird watching, canoeing, paddle board, kayak on the ranch's own lake, or make a short portage to Lake Buchanan. Young guests can join their partner Outdoor Wilderness Adventures for instruction in rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking, fly fishing and mountaineering. 6 RV hook ups with water and electricity (no grey water/dumping), 250+ primitive camping sites. Basic bike repair shop offering standard parts for mountain bikes. Paddle board, kayak and canoe rentals.

COMFORT

FLAT ROCK RANCH: 830-995-2858 after 7p; Flat Rock Rd, Comfort, TX 78013. www.flatrockranch.net. Mountain biking & camping. Off Hwy 473. Sunrise to sunset. Day use per person fee. Camping/riding per person fee. Children 0-12 with adult fee. Call for camping. Closed Nov-Dec.

DRIPPING SPRINGS

AUSTIN PAINTBALL: 512-858-4448; 4150 E Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. www.austin-paintball.com

FITZHUGH

SPECIAL FX INTERNATIONAL: 512-653-9653; 13317 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin/Fitzhugh/Dripping Springs, TX 78736. http://event-fx.comProfessional fireworks, pyrotechnics and movie special effects for productions, live events, parties, weddings & corporate functions.

STUNT RANCH: 512-363-6388; 13317 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin/Fitzhugh, TX 78737. www.stuntranch.com. Activities: Stunt Camp! The theme is about movies ... and adventure-based learning for people of all ages. Zip lines, rope courses, paintball, family music festivals, recreation, corporate team building, educational programs, weddings, parties, events

FREDERICKSBURG

MOUNTAIN MADNESS CLIMBING SCHOOL: 512-590-2988; www.mtmadness.com. Rock climbing at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area (see Parks & Lakes).

ROCK-ABOUT CLIMBING ADVENTURES: 512-415-0764; 16710 RR 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. http://rock-about.com. Rock climbing courses.

ZULU HELICOPTERS: 830-998-7433; 78 FM 2093, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. www.zuluhelicopters.com. Helicopter tours & scenic flights. Enchanted Rock, Sandy Creek, Boot Ranch, Wineries. Sunset tours. Based out of Gillespie County Airport.

JONESTOWN

TEXAS PAINTBALL: 512-257-8728; 18300 Medina Vista Ln, Jonestown, TX 78645. www.txpb.com

KERRVILLE

ADRENALINE RUSH PAINTBALL: 830-377-2336; 3611 Medina Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028. http://www.adrenalinerushpaintball.com

KERRVILLE KAYAK AND CANOE: 830-895-4348; 130 W Main, Kerrville, TX 78028. www.paddlekerrville.com. Sales, rental, service, bait & fly fishing supplies.

KYLE

ON TRACK XPERIENCE: 512-828-6478; 24801 IH-35, Kyle, TX 78640. http://www.ontrackxperience.com. At Thunderhill Raceway. Xperience real side-by-side oval racing using their race prepared Honda-powered karts known at Naskarts. Competitive leagues.

RUSTY WALLACE RACING EXPERIENCE: 855-22-RUSTY; 24801 IH-35, Kyle, TX 78640. www.racewithrusty.com. At Thunderhill Raceway. Rusty Wallace Racing Experience provides fans and racing enthusiasts with an authentic NASCAR racing experience. Drive a real, current stock car with a real NASCAR champion.

MARBLE FALLS

HIDDEN FALLS ADVENTURE PARK: 830-798-9820; 7030 E FM 1431, Marble Falls, TX 78654. www.hiddenfallsadventurepark.com. 3,000 acre family outdoor adventure park offering a variety of activities and 200 miles of off-road trails for family fun. Private park on private property. Primitive and improved site camping, RV sites, 200 mile off road trail systems for motorcycle, ATV, UTV and full size vehicles from stock 4x4's to rock crawlers.

Paintball. Horseback riding on 300 acres, 4.5 mile equestrian trail, bring your horse or rent theirs. Full service shooting club. Team building activities.

GO PADDLE DOWN: Marble Falls, TX 78654. www.gopaddledown.com. Rent stand up paddle boards and kayaks, seven days a week. Reserve on-line.

NEW BRAUNFELS

BULLSEYE SHOOTING SPORTS: 830-660-9703; 169 Autumn Chase, New Braunfels, TX 78132. www.bullseyeshootingsports.com. Concealed Handgun License classes. Archery taught by certified USA Archery instructor, and NRA Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun and Range Safety Officer taught by NRA certified instructor.

HELICOPTER TOURS OF TEXAS: 830-214-7804; 6700 IH 35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.helitourstx.com ATV Thrills

ROLL RAGE: 512-903-2380; 7400 N IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://www.rollrage.com. ATV adventure tours.

TEXAS MOTORCYCLE RENTALS/TEXAS MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES: 720-940-9630; New Braunfels, TX 78130. Adventure bikes, touring bikes, dual sport bikes. Bikes delivered to locations of choice. www.TexasMotorcycleAdventures.com

TEXAS SKI RANCH: 830-627-2843; 6700 N IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.texasskiranch.com. 70-acre action sports paradise that has something for everyone. 2 cable lakes (no boats). Spend the day out on the cable lake wakeboarding and waterskiing, hit the skate park, rock climb or simply lounge around. Coaches for private lessons, summer camps. Host your next party, meeting or corporate team build. We have a private party room and creative staff. Board Shop (wakeboards, wakeskates and skateboards. MasterCraft Boat Sales Center, Private Test Lake and Inboard Service Center. Wahoo's Fish Taco bar and grill.

TEXAS SPHERE RIDES: 830-214-7804; 6700 N IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://txsphereride.com. 2 people trapped in a harness and riding together down the hill in a 10 ft clear rubber ball. An extreme ride, not for the faint hearted.

ROCKSPRINGS

CAMP EAGLE: 830-683-3219; 6424 Hackberry Rd, HC 10 Box 13, Rocksprings, TX 78880. www.campeagle.org. 1400 acres located on headwaters of the Nueces River. Offers wilderness adventures and extreme sport. "Extreme" Bible-based curriculum and relationships. Hosts largest Mountain Bike Festival in Texas. Competitor magazine called this "Texas' best adventure destination". 12 miles of single track, 6 miles of jeep road, 185' limestone cliffs to climb, constant 72 degrees Nueces River. Rappel, zip lining, disc golf. Accommodations can be reserved (as available) in hotel-style rooms, dorm rooms that sleep 12, camp cabins, on-site tenting and RV spaces. Mountain bike races throughout the year.

SAN MARCOS

SAN MARCOS BAPTIST ACADEMY CHALLENGE COURSE: 512-353-2400; 2801 RR 12, San Marcos, TX 78666. www.smabears.org/challenge_course.htm. Physical challenge course available for rental by the public. Contact Mr Ford: 512-753-8024 or fordj@smba.org.

SKYDIVE SAN MARCOS: 512 488 2214; Hwy 80 S, Fentress Airpark, Fentress South San Marcos), TX 78622. www.skydivesanmarcos.com. 80 acre facility has RV sites, bunk house, hangers, training.

SPICEWOOD

CYPRESS VALLEY CANOPY TOURS: 512-264-8880; Spicewood, TX 78669. This eco-adventure destination offers zip line tours, ropes challenges and places to swim and picnic. www.cypressvalleycanopytours.com.

VOLENTE

LAKE TRAVIS ZIPLINE ADVENTURES: 512-614-1996; 14529 Pocohontas Trl, Volente, TX 78641. www.ziplaketravis.com

WELFARE

DON STRANGE RANCH ADVENTURE CHALLENGE COURSE: 210-434-2331; 800-749-2332; 103 Waring Welfare Rd, Welfare, TX 78006. www.waringgeneralstore.com. Adventure facility on the Don Strange Ranch features kayaking, climbing and zip line tours, disc golf. Has 4 zip lines (high and low) on Zinc Hill. Custom designed programs to fit the need of the client regardless of size. Each program lead by staff who help people step out of their personal comfort zone and into a learning zone. Open by reservations only.

WIMBERLEY

WIMBERLEY ZIPLINE ADVENTURES: 512-847-9990; Jim Winn Ranch, Winn Valley Dr, Wimberley, TX 78676. www.wimberleyzipline.com

VENUES VERY NEARBY THE HILL COUNTRY

AUSTIN PAINTBALL: 512-858-4448; 4150 E Hwy 290, Austin, TX 78620. www.austin-paintball.com

JUMSTART: 512-506-8583; Cedar Park, TX. http://gotjump.com Indoor trampoline park

KROSSFIRE PAINTBALL: 210-635-7050; 10780 Elmendorf-Lavernia Rd, San Antonio, TX 78223

LASER LEGEND: 210-444-9025; 7505 N Loop 1604, Ste 101, Live Oak, TX 78233. www.laserlegend.com. Laser tag, arena, and arcade

LONE STAR EXOTIC RENTALS: 512-828-7979; 5002 Burleson Rd, Austin, TX 78744. http://lonestarexoticrentals.com. Experience the thrill of a lifetime in an exotic sports car like a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Viper, Corvette, Mustang, or Porsche.

PAINTBALL KNIGHTS: 210-649-3147; 13289 La Vernia Rd, St Hedwig, TX 78152. www.paintballknights.net

PREDATOR PAINTBALL: 210-695-4030; 20590 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX 78023. http://predatorpaintballpark.com

REBEL RACE: 484-450-6410; 578 FM-153, Smithville, TX 78957. www.rebelrace.com. A weekend get-away for athletes who want to run a military style 5k or 15k and then party like there’s no tomorrow!

RISING PHOENIX ADVENTURES: 512-677-2305; 306 Industrial Blvd, Bastrop, TX 78602. www.risingphoenixadventures.com. Kayak, canoe and bike rentals & tours

SEGWAY INC: 210-488-4845; JW Marriott, 23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78261. Web

SKYDIVE TEMPLE: 800-242-5217; 15771 IH-35 S, Salado, TX 76571

SPORTATIONS: 800-241-6966; 15771 S IH-35, Salado, TX 76571. www.sportations.com. Sky Dive, hang glide, glider rides, helicopter rides, balloon rides, paragliding, ziplines-->

TACTICAL PAINTBALL: 830-540-4200; 12590 FM 794, Harwood, TX 78632. Exit 637 on IH-10

TEXAS SKYDIVING CENTER: 979-773-9100; Lexington, 1055 PR 7022, Lexington, TX 78947. www.texasskydiving.com

TRAPEZE AUSTIN: 512-608-1071; 9501 Manchaca, Austin, TX 78748. www.trapezeaustin.com. Classes and practice flying trapeze. Located at Soccerzone.

ADVENTURE RESOURCES REGARDING THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY

ROCK CLIMBING:

ADVENTURES: http://www.hillcountryadventures.com/caving_skills_and_rappelling.html

ADVENTURE CLUB SAN ANTONIO: 210-408-9270; 1201 N Loop 1604 W #107, San Antonio, TX 78258. www.AdventureClubSA.com

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