The
most panoramic drive in the county starts in Bandera, goes
westward to the Sabinal Canyon, north along the Sabinal
River, east to Medina, and then southeast along the Medina
river back to Bandera. This is an approximate 85 mile oval.
Take
Hwy 16 northwest out of Bandera for approximately 3 miles,
turn left on RR 470. Stay on RR 470 for almost 30 miles
until it intersects with RR 187, Go right on RR 187 to the
intersection of RR 337. By this route it's approximately
35 miles to Medina and then another 15 miles back to Bandera.
The
loop allows you to cross both the Medina and the Sabinal
Rivers many times, and takes you through majestic vistas
ranging in elevation from 1,400 to 2,150 feet above sea
level.
If
this isn't enough, other great trips include taking RR 337
west out of the county to Leakey, or driving Hwy 16 all
the way from Bandera to Kerrville. These trips offer top-of-the-mountain
views, hairpin curves, craggy canyons, beautiful streams,
and some of the best natural scenery the Hill County has
to offer.
