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Barton Springs Pool – Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge loop from West Ridge Middle School Tennis Courts

Barton Springs Pool – Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge loop from West Ridge Middle School Tennis Courts

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(9593)

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Barton Springs Pool – Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge loop from West Ridge Middle School Tennis Courts

02:44

49.0km

470m

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: July 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.6 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.4 km

Gaines Park Natural Pools at Barton Creek Greenbelt

Highlight • Lake

Adjacent to the Barton Creek Greenbelt is Gaines Park. The park provides habitat for the federally endangered Golden-Cheeked Warbler along with being a great place to hike and bike. You can hike to the Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls but this is a very popular section of trail that’s almost always busy on a nice day. On such a day just about everyone in Texas wants to come here to mountain bike, rock climb, hike or bike and those seeking out the falls of course are out for a good swim.

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14.7 km

Barton Creek Mopac Mobility Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

20.8 km

Barton Springs Pool

Highlight • Lake

A lovely outdoor pool that's fed from nearby natural springs, Barton Springs is a popular spot all year round. It occupies a channel of the Barton Creek and is on the southern end of Zilker Park.

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21.3 km

Barton Creek

Lake

23.7 km

Lady Bird Lake

Lake

28.5 km

Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

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 network, adjacent to the Shoal Creek trail and near Butler Trail along Lady Bird Lake. in-house café, Juan Pelota,is a social hub for riders, downtown residents, and those that work in our neighborhood.

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28.8 km

Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Car free way to cross the river with an awesome view of downtown skyline in front of you. A nice welcome back to the city.

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30.7 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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31.9 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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32.8 km

Zilker Botanical Garden

Highlight • Natural

Zilker Metropolitan Park, located in South Austin, Texas, is a haven for urban exploration. Spanning over 350 acres at the confluence of Barton Creek and the Colorado River, this historic park was originally donated by Andrew Jackson Zilker in 1917 and developed into a park during the 1930s. The park is now a central hub for recreation, with the popular hike-and-bike trail around Lady Bird Lake. Whether you're cruising through the park or heading out to explore Austin’s vibrant streets, Zilker Park is a great starting point for any urban adventure. The park also hosts major events like the Austin City Limits Music Festival and the Zilker Park Kite Festival.

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49.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

17.3 km

6.35 km

3.24 km

528 m

391 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

14.2 km

1.48 km

540 m

238 m

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Barton Springs Pool – Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge loop from West Ridge Middle School Tennis Courts

Gaines Park Natural Pools at Barton Creek Greenbelt

Barton Creek Mopac Mobility Bridge

Barton Springs Pool

Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop

Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge

North Shore Overlook of Lady Bird Lake

Lance Armstrong Bikeway

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