Health & wellness
BY DACIA GARCIA
point-to-point trails start and end at different locations. This list is not comprehensive. Trail Trends
From New Year’s fitness resolutions to finding outdoor spaces to check out, community members can find trails ranging in difficulty across the Lake Travis and West Austin areas. Out-and-back trails start and end at the same location and feature a trail that leads to an end point and returns along the same route, while
Austin
Austin
Lakeway
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail The well-known trail is popular with hikers, rock climbers and bikers. • Difficulty: moderate • Length: 14.2 miles • Trail type: out and back • 3755 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. B, Austin • www.austintexas.gov
Turkey Creek Trail Hikers can enjoy this short path with dogs allowed on leashes or unleashed in all areas. • Difficulty: easy • Length: 2.7 miles • Trail type: out and back • 1984½ City Park Road, Austin • https://bit.ly/3BOYpcr
Canyonlands Mountain bikers, runners and walkers alike can enjoy this trail with their leashed pets. • Difficulty: moderate/hard • Length: 3.7 miles • Type: out and back • 113 Trophy Drive, Lakeway • www.lakeway-tx.gov/131/Canyonlands
Austin
Austin
Lakeway
Violet Crown Trail The trail was added to the existing Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail in 2015. • Difficulty: easy • Length: 3.8 miles
Greenway Trails at Primitive Park Hikers looking to try a more advanced trail can head to this trailhead with their leashed pets.
Hamilton Greenbelt Open since April 1990, the trail offers an outdoor space for residents to walk, jog or bike. • Difficulty: easy • Length: 2.7 miles • Trail type: out and back • 1173 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway • www.lakeway-tx.gov/127/Hamilton-Greenbelts
• Difficulty: moderate/hard • Length: trails vary by length • Trail type: out and back • Rockies Run Summit, Austin • www.beecavetexas.gov
• Trail type: point to point • 4934 W. Hwy. 290, Austin • www.austintexas.gov
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