The Barton Creek Greenbelt is a natural area that is popular for hiking, swimming, mountain biking, bird watching, and rock climbing.
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Aug 27, 2024
A nice trail that is not too difficult. The first 100 yards from the MoPac entrance is a bit tricky with the roots and a steep decline but, one get down along the creek, it's a nice trail. If hiking …Full review by Patrick H
May 27, 2024
Due to all the recent rain, the creek was as high as I’ve ever seen it—a great time to visit, especially if you’re going swimming. There are several excellent swimming holes. It’s nice to see the do…Full review by bertranclan
Jun 11, 2023
Parked our car on the side of road. As we walked to the trail head, noticed several cars with windows broken into. Decided to just go back to our car. There must be a homeless settlement in the woods…Full review by Oliver T
Setting up a grill along the green belt trail would be difficult and very unique. There aren’t any paved access points to the actual trail except at the very beginning at Zilker park, which has …
Setting up a grill along the green belt trail would be difficult and very unique. There aren’t any paved access points to the actual trail except at the very beginning at Zilker park, which has tons of tables and places to grill spread around it specifically.
The main public access is the one off of Capitol of Texas HWY (360). There’s parking but not a lot. It’s a hike, but you can get to the falls. The other entrances are tricky and in …
The main public access is the one off of Capitol of Texas HWY (360). There’s parking but not a lot. It’s a hike, but you can get to the falls. The other entrances are tricky and in residential neighborhoods. There is info online including a map. I advise going on a werkday when it’s less crowded. It’s extremely popular.
How far is this from downtown? We only have two days in Austin and plan to spend most of our time downtown, but would like to see a little nature as well. What is the beat way to get here from downtown and how long do the hikes take?
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I would have to drive to the access point. It is off MOPAC on the Southside of the lake. You can take 2222 to Loop 360 and you are there where is crosses. A better choice would be the …
I would have to drive to the access point. It is off MOPAC on the Southside of the lake. You can take 2222 to Loop 360 and you are there where is crosses. A better choice would be the hike and bike trail around Zilker if you are on foot. Hike along Barton Creek as far as it goes. McKinney Falls State Park is great as well. Go out Burleson Road and is on your right about five miles. You need a car for that one. Austin has lots of green