Red Bud Isle – Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge loop from Barrow Nature Preserve

Red Bud Isle – Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge loop from Barrow Nature Preserve

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Red Bud Isle – Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge loop from Barrow Nature Preserve

02:18

49.2km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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After 21.7 km for 266 m

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Parking

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3.16 km

MJ hills loop pit stop

Highlight • Rest Area

A good spot for a breather when riding the North West Hills. Get off the road and take a slug of water!

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5.01 km

Mesa Drive

Highlight • Cycleway

A good road to head north (or return south) from the downtown area. Good tarmac and a rolling surface make it a fun ride in both directions.

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10.7 km

Highway to (North West) Hills

Highlight • Cycleway

Heading out to the Northwest Hills from downtown. Smooth tarmac and relatively car free if you time it right.

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18.3 km

Red Bud Isle

Highlight • Lake

you can add some rolling hills with a good sight on cool houses here.

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20.6 km

Lance Armstrong Bikeway

Highlight • Cycleway

A great way out of the downtown area, especially if going from to Mellow Johnny's and the Mount Bonell area.

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21.9 km

North Shore Overlook of Lady Bird Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

North Shore Overlook off of the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail is a peaceful spot surrounded by forest overlooking the Colorado River.

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23.5 km

The brainchild of Lance Armstrong, Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop opened in 2008 in downtown Austin’s historic warehouse district. The shop’s urban setting, near the epicenter of Austin’s burgeoning bicycle lane …

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