Two hundred eighteen steps does not sound like much until you are halfway up counting them.
The climb is quick but just enough to make you earn it, and then you hit the top and forget about the steps entirely. The view opens up wide, hills stretching out, sky doing its thing, and everything suddenly feeling a little quieter.
It is one of those payoffs that comes fast and still feels worth it. Texas has plenty of scenic spots, but not many that make you work just enough to appreciate it this much.
The 218 Rock Steps: A Climb Worth Every Breath
Counting steps sounds like something a kid does, but at Old Baldy Park, those 218 rock steps have a way of pulling you forward with real purpose. Each one is carved into the natural hillside, worn smooth by thousands of boots, sneakers, and sandals over the years…