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was getting quite warm this afternoon
User: jimmy peace - 5/23/2019  [View Log Page]
Rating: 3stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: 2point5stars
Distance: 3.00 Miles Duration: 2 hours

the creek was still running

 

always a nice hike
User: jimmy peace - 4/26/2017  [View Log Page]
Rating: 2stars Difficulty: 1point5stars Solitude: 3point5stars
Distance: 1.50 Miles Duration: N/A

even saw a fresh spring

Great Hike on a Great Day
User: offoxandbear - 3/18/2017  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4point5stars Difficulty: 2point5stars Solitude: 3stars
Distance: 3.06 Miles Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

This is our second time on this trail. We've really enjoyed it both times.

There are quite a few creek crossings and the water was high enough that our corgi got his paws and undercarriage pretty wet. It was still very easy for us to stay out ot the water though.

We started at the playscape and hiked to the end of all the branches of the trail, which is really well marked, to get in a 3 mile hike.

The trail is very scenic at times with rock cliffs and tiny waterfalls in a few places. There were a lot of people at the playscape area and a few hikers on the trail, but overall it's pretty quiet out there in the middle of the suburbs.

Great Hike
User: offoxandbear - 6/18/2016  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 2point5stars Solitude: 3stars
Distance: 3.00 Miles Duration: N/A

Really liked this hike. Even though you're near houses most of the time, it never really feels like it. Not too difficult, but not too easy either.

another gem in austin
User: jimmy peace - 5/10/2016  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 2point5stars Solitude: 4point5stars
Distance: 2.70 Miles Duration: N/A

i love this trail, 

Nice trail hidden in the city
User: penecow290 - 1/31/2016  [View Log Page]
Rating: 3stars Difficulty: 2stars Solitude: 2point5stars
Distance: 1.00 Mile Duration: N/A

This is a good escape for an in-city trail. Lots of off leash dogs, not too many people for a nice weekend day. We will come back and do some more as we missed part of the trail.

Not bad for a first timer!
User: zannaATX - 8/19/2013  [View Log Page]
Rating: 3stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: 1star
Distance: 1.50 Miles Duration: N/A
My friend and I have been running in neighborhoods and have started getting a tad bit bored so we decided to start running trails, instead. The west entrance off sierra was a bit rough. I am unsure if it is because it isn't used as often, but we could not find a path through the trees.. we tried to no avail and gave up went back the way we came. We only came across one lady and a dog off leash. A few small creeks to cross, but they were low enough we could walk the rocks.
Several creek crossings
User: terlanmat68 - 9/15/2012  [View Log Page]
Rating: 2point5stars Difficulty: 2stars Solitude: 2point5stars
Distance: 3.16 Miles Duration: 1 hour, 34 minutes
The trails were a little muddy after rains this week but not bad.
User: Phenom - 3/12/2011  [View Log Page]
Rating: 3stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: halfstar
Distance: 2.00 Miles Duration: N/A
A little to close to houses for our comfort, every-time we wandered a bit we would just run into someone's backyard. Would be cool if I lived right up the street but otherwise no.
Great!
User: texaskdog - 3/22/2010  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 2stars Solitude: 2stars
Distance: 4.00 Miles Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes

This hike is easy to park (on the road but easy), lots of water crossings, waterfalls, small cliffs, lots of trees, and even though the houses are very close, they arent quite so visible as they are in Balcones Park.  Best hike I've found in the NW 183 area yet!

Great neighborhood park
User: christiniprosperity - 1/2/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: 5stars Difficulty: 3stars Solitude: 2stars
Distance: 2.50 Miles Duration: 1 minute

It had just the right amount of scenic stop spots, creeks, cliffs, bridges and rock.  Lots of variety.  Loved it!

User: tnash - 4/1/2008  [View Log Page]
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: 2stars
Distance: 1.50 Miles Duration: 1 hour
Our 2nd hike
User: silvershark1998 - 4/25/2007  [View Log Page]
Rating: 5stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: 5stars
Distance: 1.80 Miles Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Well this was our 2nd hike in our beginning journey of our hiking adventures. Was very easy to get to right around our apartment. Amazing that we did not know of this 3 years upon moving here. Was very peaceful, saw a couple of people along the way. All in all was a great hike.
Beautiful evening hike!
User: TheGooch - 4/8/2004  [View Log Page]
Rating: N/A Difficulty: 1point5stars Solitude: 3point5stars
Distance: 1.25 Miles Duration: N/A
This was a late evening hike which ended after dark. There was a lot of wildlife making it even more of a pleasant hike. It is amazing to find a park like this and feel so far away while being in the middle of town. Be sure and check this one out
Great neighborhood park
User: Austin Explorer - 7/26/2003  [View Log Page]
Rating: 3stars Difficulty: 2point5stars Solitude: 2point5stars
Distance: 2.36 Miles Duration: N/A
I hiked all of the side trails on this one and spent some time sitting by the "fish pond" watching the wildlife. Houses are never far away, but they are usually hidden from view. I was very surprised to happen upon a white tailed deer in this part of the city.
Pleasant hiking opportunity
User: figment - 2/21/2003  [View Log Page]
Rating: N/A Difficulty: 1point5stars Solitude: 2stars
Distance: 2.00 Miles Duration: N/A
Even though this trail is never more than a few hundred feet from houses, the trail is shaded and secluded. Many families from the neighborhood use this trail. There is a good map at the entrance.