Have you ever stumbled across a website that made your jaw drop? That caused you to wonder, “How have I never found this before?”
Thanks to City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s Allison Hardy, I discovered a wonderful resource that every outdoor enthusiast in Austin should have bookmarked.
How Long Is the Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail?
Alexander Banach and Hendrix end their walk at the Zilker trailhead. The 0 marker does double duty. It’s for the Violet Crown Trail (shown) as well as the Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail (the map and sign are located on the side facing Banach). (Credit: Leah Nyfeler)
Quick answer: Point-to-point, the Barton Creek Greenbelt trail is 7.5 miles, but the total amount of Austin Parks and Recreation Department-maintained trail totals 12.68 miles. [Read more…]