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Far West Boulevard – Red Bud Isle loop from Highland

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Far West Boulevard – Red Bud Isle loop from Highland

Moderate

2.6

(23)

93

riders

Far West Boulevard – Red Bud Isle loop from Highland

03:32

73.2km

900m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

14.4 km

Far West Boulevard

Highlight • Cycleway

Steep descent with great views of the West Austin hills

Tip by

2

15.3 km

Ladera Norte Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of Austin’s toughest hills. Expect 10% grade for nearly 300 feet.

Tip by

3

33.7 km

Shepherd Mountain

Highlight • Climb

A favourite for local cyclists, Shepherd Mountain overlooks Lake Austin and the view back over the river and Pennybacker Bridge makes the climb worth it.

Tip by

4

45.4 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.

Tip by

5

52.4 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.

Tip by

6

55.3 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).

Tip by

7

61.1 km

Red Bud Isle

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

8

63.4 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

B

73.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

19.2 km

15.9 km

12.8 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.5 km

7.61 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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