Onion Creek flows through the heart of the McKinney Falls State Park and boasts the Upper and Lower falls after which that park is named. It's a glorious companion on a run. It's home to various species, including the alligator snapping turtle and the red-eared slider.

Matthew

February 3, 2024

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Onion Creek runs through the heart of McKinney Falls State Park and supplies the area's riparian and wetland environments. The waterfalls in the park are the reason most people visit, but the creek itself is a spectacle with lots of rapids, cascades, and canyons along with the waterfall spots.

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1. Homestead and Onion Creek Trails loop — McKinney Falls State Park

11.5km

01:17

90m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Onion Creek – McKinney Upper Falls loop from Onion Creek Forest

5.52km

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40m

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States

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1. Homestead and Onion Creek Trails loop — McKinney Falls State Park

2. Onion Creek – McKinney Upper Falls loop from Onion Creek Forest

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