Barton Springs Pool – Sculpture Falls loop from Zilker Park

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Barton Springs Pool – Sculpture Falls loop from Zilker Park

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Barton Springs Pool – Sculpture Falls loop from Zilker Park

03:01

33.6km

260m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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758 m

Barton Creek joins Colorado River

Highlight • River

The scenery around Barton Creek is some of the finest in the Austin region, with limestone cliffs and dense foliage. Here, the Creek feeds the Colorado River as it makes its way through the city.

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1.32 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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2.67 km

Barton Creek Greenbelt (Violet Crown Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Although the Barton Creek Greenbelt isn't paved, it's non-technical and thus still manageable for adventurous spirits on most touring bikes. The shade, and the company of nearby Barton Creek, both …

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5.47 km

Barton Creek Greenbelt

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The Barton Creek Greenbelt is a superb destination for all lovers of the outdoors and offers the people of Austin a real escape into nature. This is a section of …

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12.4 km

Wildflower Preserve

Nature Reserve

21.7 km

Sculpture Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This beautiful swimming spot is a popular objective within the Barton Creek Wilderness Park. In summer, the water is usually around 70 degrees fahrenheit (21C), making for a lovely swim. …

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24.4 km

Gaines Park Natural Pools at Barton Creek Greenbelt

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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 …

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24.5 km

MoPac Mobilit Bike and Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The MoPac Mobilit Bike and Pedestrian Bridge was completed in 2017 and crosses high above Barton Creek.

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25.0 km

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Highlight • Trail

The Barton Creek Greenbelt is a 7.25-mile stretch of public land in South Austin. It is characterized by large limestone cliffs, dense foliage, and small bodies of water, making it …

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