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Barton Springs Pool – Red Bud Isle loop from Zilker Eagle

Barton Springs Pool – Red Bud Isle loop from Zilker Eagle

Moderate

3.1

(19)

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Barton Springs Pool – Red Bud Isle loop from Zilker Eagle

01:27

26.0km

180m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.2 km for 280 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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139 m

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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649 m

Barton Creek

Lake

5.74 km

Red Bud Isle

Highlight • Lake

you can add some rolling hills with a good sight on cool houses here.

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8.60 km

Lady Bird Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Much loved scenery with the skyline of Austin Downtown

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18.3 km

Boardwalk

Highlight • Cycleway

Really beautiful way to see the city! Very busy with walkers, runners, strollers, bikers, and more, so don’t expect to ride quickly. Enjoy the journey and take in the sights!

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18.9 km

Ladybird Bike Trail (southside)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Purpose built cycling and walking path - a great way to view the downtown skyline or zip out of the city car free. It can get busy so watch out for others whilst admiring the city and river views.

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21.9 km

View of Austin skyline from Butler Shores at Lady Bird Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Butler Shores at Town Lake, located in Austin, Texas, is a scenic park along the southern shore of Lady Bird Lake. There are open grassy areas, walking trails, and a …

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22.3 km

Barton Creek joins the 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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24.5 km

Zilker Botanical Garden

Highlight • Natural

Zilker Metropolitan Park, located in South Austin, Texas, is a haven for urban exploration. Spanning over 350 acres at the confluence of Barton Creek and the Colorado River, this historic …

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26.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

8.74 km

4.39 km

842 m

522 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

7.04 km

6.47 km

1.06 km

511 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 5 June

31°C

23°C

91 %

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Barton Springs Pool – Red Bud Isle loop from Zilker Eagle

Barton Springs Pool

Red Bud Isle

Lady Bird Trail

Boardwalk

Ladybird Bike Trail (southside)

View of Austin skyline from Butler Shores at Lady Bird Lake

Barton Creek joins the Colorado River

Zilker Botanical Garden

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