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Hike and Bike Trails
Longtime residents, new citizens or visitors alike may enjoy our beautiful city through its trails. If you like to walk, run or bike, you are in the best possible place to participate in these activities.
The City of Austin has developed one of the finest
trail systems in the nation. Currently, over 50 miles of
well-surfaced scenic paths follow natural greenbelts into
all areas of the city, making an excellent trail accesible to all.
The Trail Directory provides a complete
directory of all the trails throughout the city with site specific maps.
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A host of joggers are regulars on the Town Lake Trail
because of its visual beauty. Some prefer paths that
follow picturesque creeks; others seek the serenity of
primitive trails in undeveloped areas. Because sunny skies
and mild climate make it possible to jog year-round in Austin,
citizens have ample occasion to experience the diverse trail system.
A map of the trails that make up the Town Lake hike and bike trail
and the Barton Creek greenbelt may be viewed on line.
Jogging is one of the easiest and most convenient forms of
exercise, with participation depending entirely upon each individual
establishing his or her own pace and goal. Whether you are looking
for a race, or simply desire to compete against yourself, we wish you
well with your running program.
Town Lake Trail Guide
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BRIDGES |
MOPAC |
PFLUGER PEDESTRIAN |
SOUTH 1ST STREET |
CONGRESS AVE. |
IH-35 |
LONGHORN DAM |
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MOPAC |
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3 |
4.5 |
5 |
7 |
10.3 |
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PFLUGER PEDESTRIAN |
3 |
- |
1.5 |
2.1 |
4.7 |
7.4 |
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SOUTH 1ST STREET |
4.5 |
1.5 |
- |
1.2 |
3.7 |
6.6 |
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CONGRESS AVE. |
5 |
2.1 |
1.2 |
- |
3.1 |
6.3 |
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IH-35 |
7. |
4.7 |
3.7 |
3.1 |
- |
3.8 |
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LONGHORN DAM |
10.3 |
7.4 |
6.6 |
6.3 |
3.8 |
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The Veloway
The veloway is a 3.17 mile, 23 feet wide paved trail that winds through the scenic Slaughter Creek Metropolitan Park. In a very secluded area of the park, riders enjoy being away from street traffic and noise. The trail is designed for bicycler's and rollerblader's, walkers and runners are prohibited.
The trail is open daily from dawn to dusk, except on April 4th, April 18th and June 13th in 2009 and March 27th, April 10th and June 11th for 2010
, when the veloway will be closed to the public for approved special events.
The trail can be accessed
from Mopac, south of Slaughter Lane.
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