Southern Walnut Creek Trail

Name: Southern Walnut Creek Trail
Rating: 3.3

3.3 ( 11 )

Trail

10.7 mile 17.2 kilometer point to point
Paved Path
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 358' 109 m
Descent: -228' -70 m
High: 644' 196 m
Low: 431' 131 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 1% (1°)
Max Grade: 6% (3°)

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“A paved urban trail connecting Govalle Park and Lindell Lane.”

— Eric Ashley

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Family Friendly Kids can easily ride along the trail's paved surface.

Description

This 10' wide, paved, urban trail connects Govalle Park to Lindell Lane in the north. Along the way, it ties into several parks and neighborhoods as well as the YMCA and Austin Tennis Center. The going is flat and easy, but still provides a pleasant escape.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Austin - Parks and Recreation

Jun 18, 2019: Community Meeting #2: What We've Heard John Treviño Jr. Metro Park Master Plan

Jun 14, 2019: Barton Springs Pool "Howl at the Moon" on Monday

May 23, 2019: Great Hills Neighborhood Park Playscape Ribbon Cutting

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Mar 24, 2019

Calletano Lucero

Nov 25, 2018

Ariana Ramirez

Nov 24, 2018

Matt W

A short ride from the south parking lot in Govalle Neighborhood Park to five miles north. Construction in the park hasn't impacted the ride. 10mi — 1h 10m

Jul 17, 2017

Tameika Allen

Made it half way up the hill this time 10mi

Jul 12, 2017

Tameika Allen

Need to work on those hills!! 9mi

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