Near Lady Bird Lake
Downtown Austin Tour.
Near Lady Bird Lake
Downtown Austin Tour.
Near Lady Bird Lake
The newly remodeled section of Shoal Creek trail... south end
Near Lady Bird Lake
Downtown Austin Tour.
Near Lady Bird Lake
Downtown Austin Tour.

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Lady Bird Lake

3.7 (18 Ratings)
An iconic, lush, urban trail that delivers an excellent tour of the great city of Austin.
10.1
mi
Distance
194
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyLakeLess Crowded

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
10.08mi
Distance
194ft
Elevation Gain
194ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
464ft
High Point
423ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The majority of this trail is on decomposed granite, with small stretches of paved path. While the whole trail is fairly wide, it can be congested during peak hours. To escape the crowds, you can focus your route to the east of the Congress Street bridge. You can start from an infinite amount of spots, but most will start under the Mopac Bridge. The trail is fairly flat, but there will be a few climbs and descents that visitors will have to navigate.
History & Background
Town Lake was renamed in 2007 to honor the United States First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. Many locals still call it "Town Lake Trail."

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Contributors
Caleb Joyce