This is a pretty straightforward park, one big loop of around 3 miles or so with nothing challenging. This is a great place to take beginners to get them comfortable on their bikes. Supposedly there is an Onion Creek trail connected here, but I've never run across it. |
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| Location: |
Near southeast Austin, by the airport |
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| Directions: |
Take highway 183 south from Austin, past Route 71 to McKinney Falls Parkway. Follow the signs into the park
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| Technical Level: |
Low |
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| Length: |
About 3 miles |
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| Trails: |
Flat, some jeep trails, no climbs. |
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Campsite map
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| GPS File: |
GPX Format |
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| Shade: |
Medium |
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| Extras: |
Waterfalls and a river to swim in; camping available on site |
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| Links: |
Texas Parks link
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| Fees: |
$6 entry fee |
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| Post Ride Beer: |
This is on the southside and not that challenging. Have a Lone Star. |
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Copyright 2009, John Fruehe |