Sand Beach Biofiltration Pond – Shoal Creek Trail loop from Austin

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Sand Beach Biofiltration Pond – Shoal Creek Trail loop from Austin

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3.4

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Sand Beach Biofiltration Pond – Shoal Creek Trail loop from Austin

00:35

5.70km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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859 m

Waller Creek

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Waller Delta, the area where Waller Creek meets Lady Bird Lake, is the deepest and most ecologically diverse portion of the creek. Runners can use the multiple suspension bridges in …

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922 m

Colorado River Turtles at the mouth of Red River

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1.45 km

South Congress Bridge — Bat Watching

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The South Congress Bridge becomes home to roughly 1.5 million bats every March through September. The bats emerge and drop from the bridge each night as they head out for …

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1.53 km

Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail

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Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail is a lovely bike pedestrian and bike trail that circumnavigates Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. This well-maintained, low-grade trail is perfect for …

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2.70 km

Right off of the Lance Armstrong Bikeway there is Biofiltration Pond. It does not look like much but it is an interesting little pond that uses physical and biological treatment mechanisms to remove pollutants. There several similar ponds around Austin.

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3.31 km

Shoal Creek Trail

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The Shoal Creek Trail was built in the early 1960s, which makes it the oldest trail in Austin. The path surfaces vary from concrete to crushed gravel as it runs alongside Shoal Creek.

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5.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

231 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

1.40 km