"What's better than hiking in the San Antonio and Austin area? Doing so with authors and hiking experts Charlie Llewellin and Johnny Molloy at your side! Their clear and entertaining narrative helps you to locate and access the best hikes within a 60-mile radius of the metropolitan area. Choose hikes close to home, check out wildlife, explore historic settings, or take in the most breathtaking scenery. Regardless of what you choose, the ultimate hike is just a short drive away."--Provided by the publisher.

Charlie Llewellin moved to Austin from the UK in 1991 and became involved in the city's music scene, playing in bands and working for the South by Southwest music festival. Driving to play in other cities exposed him to the state's varied landscapes. He soon took to exploring Texas on his own, from the pine woods to the desert and from the prairies to the coast. In the 2000s, Llewellin worked for Texas Monthly magazine, to which he contributed many outdoors articles. A writer, photographer, and traveler, he now lives in Blanco, from where he continues to wander the Hill Country and beyond.

Johnny Molloy is a writer and adventurer based in Johnson City, TN. He has written more than 40 books about the outdoors, including hiking, camping, and paddling guidebooks; comprehensive guidebooks about specific areas; and true outdoor adventure books set throughout the Eastern United States. Molloy writes for various magazines and websites, and he is a columnist and feature writer for his local paper, the Johnson City Press.