The Trails of Horseshoe Bay Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $1.6M |
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| Lowest Price | $275K |
| Highest Price | $4M |
| The Trails of Horseshoe Bay Listings | 11 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $645 |
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The Trails of Horseshoe Bay Real Estate
The Trails of Horseshoe Bay is the ranch community in a resort town. Developed on one of the most beautiful ranches in the area and set among roughly 390 acres bordering Lake LBJ, The Trails combines gated luxury with a genuine Hill Country ranch lifestyle: a full-service equestrian center, miles of horseback riding and hiking trails, hundreds of acres of dedicated wildlife habitat, and a private marina with covered boat slips. Most of the community is preserved open space, which is why homesites here feel secluded in a way that no other Horseshoe Bay community matches.
Broker Chad Thibodeaux has lived in Horseshoe Bay for 40 years and represented buyers and sellers across the area's communities since 1991. Below you'll find every active home and lot in The Trails, plus what to know before you buy here.
What Makes The Trails Different
The Trails is the outlier among Horseshoe Bay's gated communities, and deliberately so:
It's an equestrian community. The Trails Equestrian Center sits on roughly 30 acres alongside Indian Creek and includes a stable, arena, round pen, wash racks with hot and cold water, and vet stock. Miles of sculpted riding trails wind through the property. In the larger phases, residents can keep their own horses on their land. No other community in Horseshoe Bay offers this.
Most of it is preserved open space. A large share of the community is designated wildlife habitat, with dedicated pastures and green space between homesites. Buyers here are purchasing seclusion and nature as much as square footage, and that open space is protected rather than slated for future development.
Ranch living with lake access. The community borders Lake LBJ and includes a private marina with covered boat slips, a beach area, and waterfront common area reserved for property owners. You get the ranch setting without giving up the lake.
Big views in multiple directions. Homesites capture vistas of Lake LBJ, Packsaddle Mountain, Sandy Creek, and open Hill Country. The bluff and ridgeline positions are among the most dramatic in the area.
Large lots. Where most Horseshoe Bay communities sell fractional-acre homesites, The Trails offers everything from patio lots up to parcels of five acres and more, with room for a home, a barn, and genuine privacy.
The Trails Amenities
Ownership in The Trails includes access to a distinctive amenity package built around outdoor life:
The Equestrian Center: a full-service facility on roughly 30 acres beside Indian Creek with stables, an arena, a round pen, wash racks, and vet stock, plus miles of dedicated riding trails.
The private marina: covered boat slips and direct Lake LBJ access for property owners, along with a beach area and over 500 feet of waterfront common area reserved exclusively for residents.
The clubhouse: the community's social hub, with a pool area and spa, and space for resident gatherings and events.
Trails and open space: miles of sculpted hiking and biking paths threading through hundreds of acres of wildlife preserve, with sweeping views of Packsaddle Mountain and the surrounding Hill Country.
Recreation: sports courts, fitness facilities, and a playground, supporting an active outdoor lifestyle year-round.
Beyond the gates, residents are minutes from the Horseshoe Bay Resort golf courses, dining, and the private jet center, and roughly 45 miles northwest of Austin.
Homes and Lots in The Trails
The Trails is organized into distinct areas, each with a different setting and price profile:
Trails Creekside. Homesites along Indian Creek, with mature tree cover, creek frontage, and a shaded, private feel. Many of the community's custom homes back directly onto the creek.
Trails Waterside. Positioned on a high bluff overlooking Lake LBJ, Sandy Creek, and Packsaddle Mountain. The most dramatic water views in the community.
Trails Ridgeline. Set along the ridgeline for long, panoramic Hill Country views. Popular with buyers who prioritize the vista above all.
Trails End. Adjacent to Lake LBJ with quick access to the marina and water recreation, suited to buyers who want the lake at the center of their lifestyle.
The larger phases. Later phases include some of the biggest lots in the community, many five acres and up, adjacent to the equestrian center and trail system, with room to keep horses on the property.
Architecturally, homes lean into Hill Country character, with rock, cedar, and deep open porches, alongside more contemporary and Santa Barbara-influenced custom designs. Recent new construction in the community has traded in the multi-million-dollar range, while lots span a wide band depending on size, position, and view.
What to Know Before Buying in The Trails
After decades working across Horseshoe Bay's communities, here's what I make sure Trails buyers understand:
Know which section you're buying in. Creekside, Waterside, Ridgeline, Trails End, and the larger equestrian-adjacent phases are genuinely different products. A creek lot and a bluff lot in the same community deliver completely different daily experiences. Decide what you want the view and setting to be before you shop.
Confirm horse privileges for your specific lot. Not every homesite allows you to keep horses on the property. The larger acreage phases generally do, smaller lots generally do not, though all owners have access to the equestrian center. If keeping horses at home matters, verify it for the exact lot before you offer.
Boat slips vary. Some properties convey a marina slip, some don't, and slip availability at the community marina is finite. If lake access is central to your plans, confirm exactly what water access comes with the property in writing.
Building takes planning. Many Trails properties are lots rather than finished homes, and the community's architectural standards govern design and materials. Hill Country terrain, tree preservation, and creek or bluff positioning all affect where and how you can build. Run a feasibility review before buying to build.
POA dues and what they cover. The community's amenity package is substantial, and dues fund the equestrian center, marina, clubhouse, trails, and open space maintenance. Review current dues and what they include before closing.
Resort membership is separate. Living in The Trails does not automatically grant Horseshoe Bay Resort golf or club privileges. Those memberships have their own application, initiation, and dues. Confirm what conveys with any purchase.
About Chad Thibodeaux
I'm a 40-year resident of Horseshoe Bay and a licensed real estate broker since 1991. The Trails is a different animal from the rest of Horseshoe Bay, and buyers who come here are usually after something specific: room, horses, quiet, and a ranch feel with the lake close by. I know which sections deliver which views, which lots allow horses, and which properties carry marina slips. Call 512-755-1606 or send a message and I'll help you find the right piece of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Trails of Horseshoe Bay?
The Trails of Horseshoe Bay is a gated community bordering Lake LBJ in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, roughly 45 miles northwest of Austin. It was developed on a former Hill Country ranch and spans approximately 390 acres of homesites, pasture, and preserved open space.
Is The Trails an equestrian community?
Yes. The Trails is Horseshoe Bay's equestrian community. The Trails Equestrian Center sits on roughly 30 acres beside Indian Creek and includes stables, an arena, a round pen, wash racks with hot and cold water, and vet stock, along with miles of dedicated riding trails. In the larger acreage phases, residents can keep their own horses on their property.
Can I keep horses on my property in The Trails?
It depends on the lot. The larger acreage homesites, generally five acres and up, allow residents to keep horses and build a barn on their own land. Smaller lots typically do not, though all property owners have access to the community equestrian center. Verify horse privileges for the specific lot before buying.
What amenities does The Trails have?
The Trails offers a full-service equestrian center, a private marina with covered boat slips, a beach area, waterfront common area reserved for owners, a clubhouse with pool and spa, sports courts and fitness facilities, a playground, and miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails through hundreds of acres of wildlife habitat.
Does The Trails have lake access?
Yes. The community borders Lake LBJ and includes a private marina with covered boat slips, a beach area, and over 500 feet of waterfront common area exclusively for property owners. Some individual properties convey a marina slip, so confirm what water access comes with a specific property.
What are the different sections of The Trails?
The community includes Trails Creekside along Indian Creek, Trails Waterside on a high bluff overlooking Lake LBJ and Packsaddle Mountain, Trails Ridgeline with panoramic Hill Country views, and Trails End adjacent to the lake and marina. Later phases include the largest lots, many adjacent to the equestrian center.
How big are the lots in The Trails?
Lot sizes vary widely, from patio-sized homesites up to parcels of five acres and more. The larger lots offer room for a home, a barn, and horses, along with substantial privacy. Position, view, and acreage all drive pricing.
Does buying in The Trails include Horseshoe Bay Resort membership?
No. Living in The Trails does not automatically grant Horseshoe Bay Resort golf or club privileges. Resort memberships are separate, with their own application, initiation fees, and dues. Confirm what membership, if any, conveys with a specific property.
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