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Barton Springs Pool – Barton Creek Greenbelt loop from Zilker Eagle

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Barton Springs Pool – Barton Creek Greenbelt loop from Zilker Eagle

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Barton Springs Pool – Barton Creek Greenbelt loop from Zilker Eagle

01:58

7.62km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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139 m

Barton Springs Pool

Highlight • Lake

A lovely outdoor pool that's fed from nearby natural springs, Barton Springs is a popular spot all year round. It occupies a channel of the Barton Creek and is on the southern end of Zilker Park.

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583 m

Barton Creek Greenbelt (Violet Crown Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Although the Barton Creek Greenbelt isn't paved, it's non-technical and thus still manageable for adventurous spirits on most touring bikes. The shade, and the company of nearby Barton Creek, both make for a really pleasant ride.

The stretch of the Barton Creek Greenbelt also coincides with the Violet Crown Trail, a long-distance regional trail that is hoped to become the longest of its kind in Texas.

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3.95 km

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Barton Creek Greenbelt is a superb destination for all lovers of the outdoors and offers the people of Austin a real escape into nature. This is a section of the Violet Crown Trail, which makes its way through the greenbelt on its way towards Hays County, though the entire 30-mile (48 km) route is still being put together. Nearby objectives include Twin Falls and the Hill of Life.

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6.84 km