Contact Info
Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78701
Austin, TX 78701
- Phone:
- 512-472-1267
Basics
- Location:
- Austin
- Length:
- 7.5 miles one way
- Difficulty:
- Beginner,
Advanced,
Expert - Time To Allow:
- Expect a 2 - 3 hour ride
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 460 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 460 feet to 800 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 340 feet
- Season:
- Portions of the trail close after rain.
Description
At first look, this appears like a rolling beginner's trek through the forest. It is that, but there are plenty of off-shoot trails, which can be very rocky and technically difficult. The "Hill of Life" is notoriously tricky.
Details
Location:
Austin
Length:
7.5 miles one way
Difficulty:
Beginner
Advanced
Expert
Trails run the gamut.
Advanced
Expert
Trails run the gamut.
Time To Allow:
Expect a 2 - 3 hour ride
Trailhead Elevation:
460
Elevation Range:
460 feet to 800
Elevation Change:
340
Season:
Portions of the trail close after rain.
Additional Details:
This trail is popular not only with bikers, but hikers and joggers. Tends to be crowded.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Starts from Zilker Park.
