Barton Creek Greenbelt

The city has a website containing more information and maps, but here are a few of my favorite points:

These dirt trails weave between trees and follow along the water, which makes them perfect for dogs. There are plenty of rock boulders for kids to climb and it’s shaded to protect during the hot summer months.

You will find college students and families trekking in their swimsuits, looking for swimming holes along the hiking path. Especially when Texas has its humid and hot summer days, this place is packed full of happy swimmers. The Greenbelt also runs you near Deep Eddy Pool and Barton Springs, which are 2 of Austin’s watering hole gems. With the small park train, snow cones, and cafe, Barton Springs is a great place to bring the family after a long hike on the trail.

 

Even though the trails can oftentimes get busy, this is a great option for mountain biking. It’s easy, yet challenging with the boulders and slight hills along the way.

 

​​​​​​​The limestone rocks range from 20-70 feet, with numerous climbing levels. It’s hard to believe that right in the middle of our city, we have rock climbing!

 

AllTrails has a good map of the best places to bird-watch.

​​​​​​​The fun thing about the Greenbelt is the location. You can make a whole day of exploring. There are plenty of restaurants and things to do right off the Greenbelt, or just take your backpack and enjoy!

​​​​​​​Access the park is through the following spots:

• Loop 360: 3755-B Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78704
  
  
• Gus Fruh: 2642 Barton Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78704
  
  
• Spyglass: 1599 Spyglass Dr, Austin, TX 78704
  
  
• Twin Falls: 3900 Mopac Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78746
  
  
• Trails End: 1710 Camp Craft Rd, Austin, TX 78746
  
  
• Homedale Access Point: 2010 Homedale Dr, Austin, TX 78704
  
  
• Violet Crown Trail at Zilker: 2212 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746

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