Near Lower Barton Creek Greenbelt
Barton Creek is lots of fun. Keep a good eye on your dogs and kids when playing the little waterfalls :)
Near Lower Barton Creek Greenbelt
So much fun exploring Barton Creek!
Near Lower Barton Creek Greenbelt
Can't beat Barton Creek for splashing around on a warm day ! It is always better on the weekdays.
Near Lower Barton Creek Greenbelt
1....2....3.... JUMP ! It's only about 10 feet deep (at this water level) and just a few stokes to get back to shallows.
Near Lower Barton Creek Greenbelt
Plenty of great spots to hang out, enjoy the water, and let the kids connect have fun... FOR FREE !

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Lower Barton Creek Greenbelt

4.4 (9 Ratings)
A great day trip to explore the swimming holes, scenery, and rock climbing areas of lower Barton Creek Greenbelt.
7.4
mi
Distance
686
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Dogs AllowedFamily FriendlyLess CrowdedRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWaterfallWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.36mi
Distance
686ft
Elevation Gain
686ft
Elevation Loss
70%
Max Grade
597ft
High Point
471ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
For this trip you'll park just off the Spyglass Drive and Barton Skyway crossing. You'll see the trailhead for the Barton Creek Greenbelt Access Trail just across the street from Taco Deli (which, by the way, is a great locals taco stand!).Along the greenbelt, there are a ton of nice spots to rest and even try some basic rock climbing if that's your interest. The highlight of this route is at the halfway turn-around point where you arrive at the Barton Creek Falls and sculptured rocks area. This one of the most popular locals spots around in the summer or whenever the water is up. The hike itself is pretty straightforward, and this route allows you to access the Barton Creek Falls without having to deal with the heavy traffic and often over-crowded upper trails near the falls themselves... this is the experts back way into the falls!As with most trails and hikes around Austin, this is a very dog friendly/fun route.

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