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Shoal Creek Trail – View of the Colorado River loop from Downtown

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Shoal Creek Trail – View of the Colorado River loop from Downtown

Moderate

3.0

(13)

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Shoal Creek Trail – View of the Colorado River loop from Downtown

00:49

7.91km

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

Train Station

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1.13 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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1.85 km

Shoal Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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2.50 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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3.88 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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3.92 km

View of the Colorado River

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Next to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, you'll find this spot that is ideal to enjoy a moment of relaxation while taking in the view of the Colorado River from the bench placed next to its shore.

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6.92 km

Colorado River Turtles at the mouth of Red River

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7.91 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.66 km

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.14 km

3.45 km

139 m

137 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 11 August

38°C

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14 %

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Shoal Creek Trail – View of the Colorado River loop from Downtown

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Shoal Creek Trail – View of the Colorado River loop from Downtown

South Congress Bridge — Bat Watching

Shoal Creek Trail

Sand Beach Biofiltration Pond

North Shore Overlook of Lady Bird Lake

View of the Colorado River

Colorado River Turtles at the mouth of Red River

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