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Austin Hike & Bike Trails |
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Written by Stephanie Horka
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 If you like to walk, run or bike, you are in the best possible place to enjoy our beautiful city through its trails. 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. 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, Austinites 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. The Austin Parks & Recreation Department provides a complete Trail Directory of trails throughout the city with site specific maps at www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/traildirectory.htm
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Town Lake Trail Guide BRIDGES
| MOPAC | PFLUGER PEDESTRIAN | SOUTH 1ST STREET | CONGRESS AVE. | IH-35 | LONGHORN DAM | | MOPAC | - | 3.47 | 4.55 | 4.94 | 7.12 | 10.2 | | PFLUGER PEDESTRIAN | 3.47 | - | 1.56 | 1.96 | 4.13 | 7.21 | | SOUTH 1ST STREET | 4.5 | 1.56 | - | 1.08 | 3.25 | 6.32 | | CONGRESS AVE. | 4.94 | 1.96 | 1.08 | - | 3.22 | 6.30 | | IH-35 | 7.12 | 4.13 | 3.25 | 3.22 | - | 4.00 | | LONGHORN DAM | 10.2 | 7.21 | 6.32 | 6.30 | 4.00 | - |
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 March 29th, April 12th and June 13th , 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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