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Northern Walnut Creek Trail

Easy/Intermediate
 3.0 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. TX
  3. …Central Texas
  4. …Austin
  5. Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

“A paved, urban trail that will eventually connect Walnut Creek Park to Balcones Park. ”

Eric Ashley
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3.4

Miles

5.4

KM

Point to Point

784' 239 m

High

650' 198 m

Low

185' 57 m

Up

78' 24 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek

Family Friendly When it's complete, kids could easily tackle this paved trail.

Description

When this trail is complete, it will be a 10' wide, paved, urban trail linking from Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park to Balcones District Park. Along the route, expect the terrain to be nearly flat and the scenery to be pleasantly verdant.

For updates on the City of Austin's progress, click here.

Flora & Fauna

Expect the typical flora of a Central Texan riparian environment.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Austin - Parks and Recreation

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Eric Ashley
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  3.0 from 4 votes

#4

in Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

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in Walnut Creek Metropoli…

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