Best hikes to try around Lubbock ahead of Texas Tech's week one matchup with Abilene Christian

With week zero of the college football season in the books, we turn our attention to the main course: week one.

Dozens of college football games will be played this weekend in a ton of amazing cities across the country, and many of you will be making your way out to these venues to take in some of the action.

Much like with week zero, we here at OutKick OutDoors wanted to give you some of the best hiking spots in some of the most unique and picturesque destinations, and this weekend on the docket is Lubbock, Texas.

FIVE BEST HIKES IN TALLAHASSEE TO TRY AHEAD OF FLORIDA STATE AND NEW MEXICO STATE'S WEEK ZERO SHOWDOWN The 12th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders will be taking on the Abilene Christian Wildcats, and if you are making the trip to see this game in person, chances are you are going to want to explore all the natural beauty that the area has to offer.

Much like with our week zero hiking spots highlight for Tallahassee, this one comes with a heat warning.

HIKING ETIQUETTE RULES THAT SHOULD BE COMMON SENSE BUT APPARENTLY NEED TO BE SPELLED OUT FOR SOME PEOPLE West Texas in September is an oven, and it's a dry heat at that.

You won't sweat quite as much as you might in the Florida Panhandle, but that just means the dehydration will sneak up on you, so make sure you're staying hydrated and dress appropriately.

With all that said, let's unpack everything Lubbock has to offer.

Consider this one the "must do" for anyone not from the Lubbock area.

Lubbock Lake Landmark offers quintessential West Texas views and wide open spaces for a relatively easy hike.

The entire trail includes nearly five miles of hiking and sits right along the Yellowhouse Draw, combining mixed-grass prairies with an archeological dig site.

If you're into history, the trail takes you right past the excavation site and gives hikers a view of thousands of years of human occupation.

And if the combination of West Texas views and archeological history doesn't sell you on Lubbock Lake Landmark, here's the real kicker: admission is free! You can't beat that price point.

If you're looking for less of a "touristy" destination, Dunbar Historical Lake is the pick.