Now that we have officially hit the temperate months here in Austin, it’s time to hit the ground running. We have put together a list of five of our favorite running trails in the Austin area.
Downtown
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While the downtown sidewalks and streets of Austin are not specifically a trail, they are a great place for beginners to jog.
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Length - Variable
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Lady Bird Lake Trail
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With access points from Tarrytown to Riverside, Lady Bird Lake Trail is a primarily flat trail that travels in a loop around our city’s beautiful central river.
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Length - 10M
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Slaughter Creek Trail
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Located near the popular Circle C neighborhood, Slaughter Creek Trail is a fairly flat trail that is perfect for beginners.
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Length - 5KM and 5M options
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
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The Greenbelt is one of the most popular running trails for a multitude of reasons. Being one of Austin’s most central locations, the Barton Creek Greenbelt is a nature lover’s dream. The trail has multiple entrances all over the city. While the main trail is flat, various offshoots can offer a more advanced challenge.
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Length - Variable
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Lakeway Canyonlands
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Comprised of a 20-acre inlet near Lake Travis, Lakeway Canyonlands Trail is a scenic route that shows you much of what the area has to offer. During the wet months, keep an eye out for a beautiful waterfall.
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Length - 5.8M
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