1.7 km away
Shoal Creek Greenbelt
Traverse along a small creek and pass through serene parks, with skyscrapers towering overhead.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 111 m
- Descent
- 111 m
A beautiful greenway providing access to the best outdoor adventures in the heart of the city.
Hiking Easy
The Barton Creek Greenbelt is a paved greenway trail that runs about 7 miles one way through a beautiful park in Austin, Texas. While this greenway trail is itself an attraction and a great bike ride, hike, or run, it also provides access to innumerable adventures within the Greenbelt park. Mountain bikers, rock climbers, hikers, trail runners, and more flock to this area for a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The route shown here is an out-and-back along the Barton Creek Greenbelt. It's possible to shorten this ride or hike by turning around sooner, and you can also extend it by connecting to other trails and greenbelts in the area.
Sources: AustinParks.org AustinTexas.org
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
1.7 km away
Traverse along a small creek and pass through serene parks, with skyscrapers towering overhead.
Easy Hiking
1.7 km away
A fantastic loop around a beautiful lake in the heart of Austin
Easy Hiking
10 km away
The Onion Creek Trail is a paved 3-mile loop through McKinney Falls State Park that provides a scenic jaunt through this beautiful forest found inside Austin's city limits.
Easy Hiking
10 km away
Hike through the depths of McKinney Falls State Park on beautiful singletrack trails.
Moderate Hiking
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