Austin Day Hikes
You’ll find over 25 miles of hiking trails along
the major creeks in town. For a free hiking and biking guide, contact
Austin Parks and Recreation, 200 S. Lamar Blvd., 512/499-6700. Austin
has several hiking groups that offer regularly scheduled hikes and
classes. For classes in hiking, contact the University of Texas
Recreational Sports department at 512/471-1093.
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755-B Capital of Texas Hwy.
Stretching 73/4 miles, this greenbelt is a favorite with hikers
as well as mountain bikers. The single lane dirt walkway can be
accessed from near Barton Springs Pool, MoPac at Barton Skyway or
off Loop 360. (Southwest)
Buttermilk Branch Greenbelt
7500 Meador Ave.
Here you’ll find a ballfield and basketball court with play
equipment, as well as picnic and barbecue facilities and half-mile
hike and bike trail. (Handicap accessible.) (East)
Johnson Creek Greenbelt
2100 Enfield
There is a 1.11-mile concrete trail at this greenbelt. (North)
Mary Moore Searight Trail
907 Slaughter Lane
This greenbelt, with 4 miles of hike and bike trails, is in a metropolitan
park with a ballfield; an 18-hole disc golf course; two tennis and
two volleyball courts; playground, picnic, and barbecue facilities;
restrooms; a pavilion, and shelters. (South)
Shoal Creek Greenbelt
Town Lake to 38th St.
There are 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails here, as well as
a shelter and picnic facilities. (North)
Town Lake Greenbelt
MoPac Bridge to S. 1st St.
The 10.1-mile hike and bike trail is one of the most popular attractions
in Austin. Every day, year-round, you’ll find locals and visitors
jogging, walking, and biking around Town Lake. The north shore is
the least secluded, just a few paces from the road, but when the
trail turns south the atmosphere gets quieter. (Downtown and South
Austin)
Waller Creek Walkway
15th St. to Town Lake
This greenbelt offers 3 miles of trail on Waller Creek. (Downtown)
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
805 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. (Loop 360)
Several trails over varying degrees of difficulty offer everyone
a chance to enjoy the natural side of Austin in this 227-acre park
along Bee Creek. Trails range from an easy-access trail for the
mobility impaired with benches every 300 feet, to Triknee Trail
(the name says it all), which winds through a rocky incline. No
pets, bikes, or motorized vehicles. Hours: Open from light until
dark daily. (Southwest)
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