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Hill of Life

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Hill of Life

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    August 15, 2022

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    Popular with trail runners, hikers and mountain bikers, the Hill of Life is the steepest section of trail in the Barton Creek Greenbelt. The Trail's End access point is the gateway to the hill, which descends around 90 meters (300 ft) in 0.8 kilometers (0.5 mi). From here, you can explore the Hill of Life Falls or Sculpture Falls.

    August 15, 2022

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    Expect a challenging ascent or a thrilling descent on this glorious limestone trail that's lined with junipers and oaks.

    Popular with trail runners, hikers and mountain bikers, the Hill of Life is the steepest section of trail in the Barton Creek Greenbelt. The Trail's End access point is the gateway to the hill, which descends around 90 meters (300 ft) in 0.8 kilometers (0.5 mi).

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    Hike the easy 2.8-mile Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail in Austin, featuring varied terrain, lush woods, and the challenging Hill of Life.
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    Elevation 210 m

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    Location: Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States

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