Trail: Town Lake Hike + Bike
National Park: Austin Parks + Recreation Dept.
Features: Creek(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Boating, non-motorized: Canoeing
Boating, non-motorized: Kayaking
Dogs - On leash
Fishing
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds

Elevation: 450 ft
Miles: 10 miles
Desc: Town Lake bisects the center of downtown and is surrounded by 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, with access to parks, nature centers and wilderness preserves.

The Town Lake Trail is one of the most natural, fitness-friendly hike and bike paths in an urban area anywhere in the United States. Its Austins most memorable tourist attraction and Central Texas link between north and south and east and west. The Trail is the central meeting point for recreation, concerts, fairs, the arts, and family gatherings. With its diverse and unifying role, the park is a critical ingredient to what makes Austin a ‘livable’ city and is a key element of what makes Austinites proud to call this city home.

Scenic downtown location along linear lake, lots of use. Millions of bats live under major bridge crossing over the trail. Site of 2004 National Trails Symposium