Barton Creek Greenbelt
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 472-1267
- Hours:
- Daily 5am-10pm
Editorial Review for Barton Creek Greenbelt – by Elizabeth McGuire
In Short
This hushed stretch of wilderness area brings visitors in throngs, yet it still manages to be a secluded, seemingly private escape. The eight miles of semi-maintained trails invite outdoor enthusiasts and athletes to enjoy its beauty and its shade. To runners and hikers, the combination of smooth hardpack and rocky limestone makes for interesting yet navigable terrain. For mountain bikers, it translates into a moderately technical, twisting single-track. Rock climbers can find more than 100 lofty limestone climbing routes surrounding the trail.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoExpect crowds between the Zilker Park and Spyglass entrances. It usually thins out heading west. Also, there are no water fountains. Restrooms are located near the Spyglass trailhead.
When to GoDuring the rainy season, one of the greenbelt's most popular swimming holes, Twin Falls, draws hordes of swimmers, both human and canine.
User Reviews for Barton Creek Greenbelt
05/21/2002 Posted by nathanstull_citysearch
Whether you're hiking or biking, this is the best trail in town. I have a hybrid bike, so it's a little too rough for my wheels. And I like to bring my dog, so I hike the trail all the time. I particularly like how sections are separated for hikers. Also the creek bed is almost from another planet, it's so cool. Bring plenty of water and don't forget to bring the mutt and let her cool off in the creek afterwards. Not bad for free.
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