Barton Creek Greenbelt

Town

Austin

Good for

trail running, mtb, hiking

Trailhead

Zilker / Barton Creek Greenbelt trailhead (mile 0)
2212 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746

Trail miles

About 12.68

Fees & hours

No gate hours listed, but park facilities officially close after 10pm; the Zilker lot is free on weekdays and $7 flat on weekends/holidays March-September, and Trail's End street parking is paid 8am-8pm daily.

Know before you go

• Dogs must be on a leash of 6 ft or less, with waste picked up.
• Bikers yield to walkers and runners, ride single file, and obey posted speed limits; the page says road, cruiser and commuter bikes are not recommended on the rough terrain.
• Creek levels change fast; the city does not monitor water levels (USGS and LCRA do), so check the forecast and gauges before going.

Info checked

Oct 28, 2026 from official park pages. Closures change; check before you go.

The Barton Creek Greenbelt is a long natural corridor in Austin that follows Barton Creek past limestone cliffs. The city describes the terrain as rough and uneven, so it favors hikers, trail runners and mountain bikers over road or commuter bikes. Seven listed trailheads allow short out-and-backs or longer point-to-point days along roughly 7.5 main-trail miles. Water levels vary with rainfall and can change quickly.

Official park page → Directions