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17.5 miles
2-3
singletrack; doubletrack
various
AACMB | City of Austin | Austin FD
none
BMX Loop | Endo Valley |
Freeride | Freeway | Hill of Despair
Log Loops | Mark's Art | Point Six Loop | Powerline Hill
Severe Consequences | Ski Slope | Steven's Crossing
Tangle of Trails Loop | Tar Crossing | Windy Loop
• Barbeque Pits
• Basketball Courts
• Off-Leash Dog Area
• Picnic Shelter
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Reservable Facility
• Softball Fields
• Swimming Poolbr
• Volleyball Court
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After almost a week of
no riding due to a broken pedal, I finally hit the trails at Walnut
Creek with a friend. I have been hearing that it is one of the best
trails in Austin and I was not disappointed. Unfortunately (or rather
fortunately) I was having so much fun that I didn't take a single photo!
The trail was exactly my cup of tea - super fast and tight singletrack with
a lot of switchbacks. A very nice jaunt through the woods especially
one that tests your handling skills - some of those turns were really
tough to navigate when traveling at high speed. I nearly hugged a couple
of trees that jumped out in front of me! I was impressed by the 12+
miles of trails -a majority of which are shaded. There was definitely
a little something for everyone - tight twisty singletrack, a few jumps,
rooty climbs and drops, and of course creek crossings. Most of the trail
was rideable, although I cautiously walked a few of the descents. The
best part of all is the caliber of the trails and how wonderfully maintained
they are. You can tell that a lot of TLC has gone into building and
maintaining them. No fallen trees, no long or dipping branches slapping
you in the face. It was also wonderful to ride with someone who knew
the trail and loops really well. It definitely made the ride more enjoyable
without constantly stopping to refer to a map or scratch our heads.
We will definitely be riding this trail often.
~ mtblawgirl, edited for this site