Mesa Drive – Mount Bonnell loop from Stillhouse Hollow Nature Preserve

Mesa Drive – Mount Bonnell loop from Stillhouse Hollow Nature Preserve

Easy

4.6

(8092)

8,093

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Mesa Drive – Mount Bonnell loop from Stillhouse Hollow Nature Preserve

01:48

36.7km

290m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.1 km for 270 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.03 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

25.0 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

25.1 km

Mount Bonnell

Highlight • Viewpoint

A famous favourite for all local cyclists. Close to Austin and accessible from lots of low car routes, with a great view of the Colorado River.

Tip by

32.2 km

Rolling hills up to Round Rock

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Tip by

36.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

9.35 km

5.09 km

336 m

283 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

16.2 km

336 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 9 November

19°C

14°C

88 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Mesa Drive – Mount Bonnell loop from Stillhouse Hollow Nature Preserve

Mesa Drive

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

Mount Bonnell

Rolling hills up to Round Rock

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