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Red Bud Isle – Zilker Botanical Garden loop from McKalla

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Red Bud Isle – Zilker Botanical Garden loop from McKalla

Hard

4.8

(7189)

12,710

riders

Red Bud Isle – Zilker Botanical Garden loop from McKalla

03:49

78.6km

1,030m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.11 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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2

13.9 km

Downhill road with a view of the Colorado River (Mount Bonnell)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice bit of downhill on a good road after climbing Mount Bonnell. Wide open road with few turns so you can build up some speed (as long as there are no cars).

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3

19.5 km

Red Bud Isle

Highlight • Lake

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

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4

44.0 km

Barton Creek Country Club

Highlight • Structure

5

59.8 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 …

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6

60.6 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.

Tip by

7

69.8 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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8

72.8 km

Rolling hills up to Round Rock

Highlight • Cycleway

Easy ride but you can push some of the hills and have fun!

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B

78.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.5 km

21.5 km

9.63 km

2.86 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

72.0 km

6.59 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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