Leander, TX Birding Trails and Maps

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Length
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Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail

14.59 mi
State: TX
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Gravel

Brushy Creek Regional Trail

10.4 mi
State: TX
Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Gilleland Creek Trail

6.5 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Hike and Bike Trail (Taylor)

3.4 mi
State: TX
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Nolan Creek Hike and Bike Trail

1.4 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Northern Walnut Creek Trail

3.3 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Pepper Creek Hike & Bike Trail

5.6 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Randy Morrow Trail

5.5 mi
State: TX
Concrete

San Gabriel Park Trail

1.6 mi
State: TX
Crushed Stone

Shoal Creek Trail

3.7 mi
State: TX
Concrete, Dirt, Gravel

Southern Walnut Creek Trail

8.9 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Veloway Trail

3.1 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Wells Branch Hike and Bike Trail

4.7 mi
State: TX
Concrete, Crushed Stone

183A Shared Use Path

7.1 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Austin to Manor Trail

5.6 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Barton Creek Greenbelt

7.6 mi
State: TX
Dirt

Cottonwood Creek Trail (Hutto)

3.2 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Lake Pflugerville Trail

3 mi
State: TX
Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Lance Armstrong Bikeway (Crosstown Greenway)

5.4 mi
State: TX
Asphalt, Concrete

MoPac Mobility Bridges

2 mi
State: TX
Concrete
Accordion

Friars Creek Hike & Bike Trail

1.2 mi
State: TX
Concrete

71 Toll Lane Shared Use Path

4.4 mi
State: TX
Concrete

FM 2305 Hike & Bike Trail

4 mi
State: TX
Asphalt, Concrete

290 Toll Shared Use Path

6.2 mi
State: TX
Concrete

45SW Trail

4.5 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Blunn Creek Greenbelt Trail

0.88 mi
State: TX
Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Boggy Creek Greenbelt Trail

1.6 mi
State: TX
Concrete, Crushed Stone

Crestview/Highland Urban Trail

0.8 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Johnson Creek Hike and Bike Trail

1.2 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Lake Creek Trail

1.5 mi
State: TX
Asphalt, Concrete

MoPac Express Lane Shared Use Path

2.6 mi
State: TX
Concrete

North Star Greenbelt Trail

1.4 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Pfairways Trail

0.84 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Pflugerville Parkway Trail

5 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Red Line Parkway Trail

10 mi
State: TX
Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

Thi Ho Memorial Trail

1.5 mi
State: TX
Concrete

Winfred H. Bonner Trail

1.3 mi
State: TX
Concrete
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
Overview The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, named for a former Austin mayor and his wife, is a 14.6-mile natural gem in the heart of the Texas capital. The scenic trail forms a loop around...
TX 14.59 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Gravel
Overview    The Brushy Creek Regional Trail is an east-west corridor offering users a pleasant commute or a just-for-fun trek through numerous parks and creekside forests in the northern suburbs of...
TX 10.4 mi Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Gilleland Creek Trail is the highlight of Pflugerville's multiuse trail system. The trail runs through the heart of the city, connecting neighborhoods to each other and to their parks. Stretching...
TX 6.5 mi Concrete
The Hike and Bike Trail runs just over 3 miles through the heart of Taylor, a suburb of Austin. The pathway connects neighborhoods, schools, and several parks, including Robinson Park, Murphy Park,...
TX 3.4 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
Nolan Creek Hike and Bike Trail is a beautiful amenity right in the heart of Belton, connecting several parks and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Beginning at Confederate Park, the paved trail...
TX 1.4 mi Concrete
Northern Walnut Creek Trail is part of an expanding trail project located in north Austin. The  two-lane, concrete trail connects Balcones District Park, on the west side of MoPac Boulevard, to Walnut...
TX 3.3 mi Concrete
Overview The 5.6-mile Pepper Creek Hike & Bike Trail, located on the western outskirts of Temple, TX, is considered one of the city's most scenic pathways. About the Route The southern end of...
TX 5.6 mi Concrete
The Randy Morrow Trail was formerly known as the North San Gabriel River Trail as it parallels the north bank of the waterway for much of its route. In 2013, it was renamed after city’s first Parks...
TX 5.5 mi Concrete
San Gabriel Park is a recreational gem for residents and visitors to Georgetown. A granite trail loops through the 180-acre park, offering access to its many amenities, including baseball and soccer...
TX 1.6 mi Crushed Stone
Although located in the heart of Austin, the Shoal Creek Trail shelters trail-goers from the bustle of the city as it meanders along the creek under a canopy of old oak trees. Built in the early...
TX 3.7 mi Concrete, Dirt, Gravel
The Southern Walnut Creek Trail winds along Austin's east side, traveling north from Govalle Park towards US 290. Following Walnut Creek, the paved trail travels mainly through forests as it traverses...
TX 8.9 mi Concrete
The Veloway Trail is a 3.1-mile, 23-foot-wide loop trail, paved, through a quiet and secluded area of the Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park on the outskirts of Austin. The trail offers a mix of...
TX 3.1 mi Concrete
The Willow Branch Hike and Bike Trail winds and loops through the Austin neighborhood of the same name. The trail connects residents to a series of parks and recreation areas. Starting from the north...
TX 4.7 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone
The 183A Shared Use Path is a 7-mile paved path along the 183 Toll Road connecting travelers from Leander to Cedar Park. Open to bikers and joggers, the Mobility Authority constructed this trail as...
TX 7.1 mi Concrete
Overview The Austin to Manor Trail provides a convenient trail connection to nearby Austin-Area trails. The trail is a 5.6 rail-with-trail and is largely flat and paved. About the Route The...
TX 5.6 mi Concrete
Overview Barton Creek Greenbelt is one of Austin's most popular trails, which runs for 7.6 miles through Barton Creek Wilderness Park southwest of the city. The dirt trail, best suited for mountain...
TX 7.6 mi Dirt
The Cottonwood Creek Trail is a 3-mile paved trail that connects several schools and parks. From Fritz Park on its northern end, the first half of the trail follows Cottonwood Creek through Creekside...
TX 3.2 mi Concrete
Lake Pflugerville is Pflugerville's drinking water reservoir and a popular recreation spot. Anglers can use any of the seven piers scattered provided to try their luck at landing Largemouth Bass or...
TX 3 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel
Currently, 5.4 miles of the Lance Armstrong Bikeway (Crosstown Bicycle Greenway) is complete, with additional sections planned. The trail, which is largely on-road biking, links Town Lake trails, the...
TX 5.4 mi Asphalt, Concrete
In 2017, the South MoPac Bridges opened, providing a safe conduit between southwest Austin and downtown, safely separated from the harried pace of the MoPac Expressway. The South MoPac Bridges...
TX 2 mi Concrete
Accordion
The Friar's Creek Trail begins in South Temple Park, perhaps best known for the adjacent Lions Junction Family Water Park. From there, it travels north about a mile following the creek and S. 5th...
TX 1.2 mi Concrete
The 71 Toll Lane Shared Use Path offers a safe commuting route for bicyclists and pedestrians in southeast Austin, near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The paved pathway spans just over 4...
TX 4.4 mi Concrete
The FM 2305 Hike & Bike Trail travels east from St. Andrews Place along its namesake roadway to its end at West Loop 363 on the western outskirts of Temple. Mid-trail, you'll come to West Temple...
TX 4 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The 290 Toll Shared Use Path provides a useful commuter route in the northeastern suburbs of Austin. From the Walnut Bend neighborhood of the city east to the rural community of Manor, the paved...
TX 6.2 mi Concrete
45SW parallels Texas State Highway 45, stretching north-south for 4.5 miles. The wide paved path has moderate undulations and no steep climbs. The trail is unshaded, and there are sweeping views of...
TX 4.5 mi Concrete
The Blunn Creek Greenbelt Trail is located in the historic Travis Heights neighborhood of Austin. The trail cuts a shaded route through the greenbelt, sandwiched between East Side Drive and the creek...
TX 0.88 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Boggy Creek Greenbelt is a slice of nature in East Austin, where the shade of oaks, pecans and other hardwoods invites residents to wander along the banks of the creek, sit down for a picnic or...
TX 1.6 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone
Although just shy of a mile, the Crestview/Highland Urban Trail offers an important commuter connection between two MetroRail stations (Crestview and Highland) in north Austin. The paved pathway,...
TX 0.8 mi Concrete
The Johnson Creek Greenbelt in northwest Austin along the MoPac Expressway. A concrete hike-and-bike trail runs the length of the linear park, with highway overpasses soaring overhead. Bridges and...
TX 1.2 mi Concrete
This is a 1.5 mile trail nestled between the in the several suburban neighborhoods in northern part of Austin. The paved trail follows Lake Creek, beginning at the end of Braes Valley Street. The...
TX 1.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
This shared use pathway is part of the effort to increase bike and pedestrian safety and access across Central Texas. The concrete path exists in two as-yet separate segments of trail: the longer...
TX 2.6 mi Concrete
The North Star Greenbelt is a slice of greenery nestled in the Gracywood neighborhood of north Austin. Extending between Tallow Field Way and a point of east of Swearingen Drive, the concrete snakes...
TX 1.4 mi Concrete
The Pfairways Trail is perfectly placed for morning jogs, daytime bike rides and evening walks with Fido for residents of the Austin suburb of Pflugerville. The concrete trail sits in a creek bed in...
TX 0.84 mi Concrete
Residents of Pflugerville are blessed with nearly 40 miles of trail spread across the city. The Plfugerville Parkway Trail allows to cross from the east side of the Austin suburb, to the west without...
TX 5 mi Concrete
Following Capital Metro’s Red Line Rail, the Red Line Trail will be a 32-mile trail network running from Downtown Austin to Leander.  There are currently five open sections of the trail. There are...
TX 10 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
The Thi Ho Memorial Trail is a mile-and-a-half of concrete trail in Pflugerville, a suburb of Austin. The trail begins at the Pflugerville High School, at the corner of the baseball diamond, and...
TX 1.5 mi Concrete
Just slightly longer than a mile, the Winfred H. Bonner Trail offers a paved, pleasant walk or bike ride through the north end of Georgetown along the tree-lined San Gabriel River. About mid-trail,...
TX 1.3 mi Concrete

Recent Trail Reviews

Randy Morrow Trail

Nice trail

November, 2024 by dpate

I rode the Randy Morris trail in early November 2024. Very enjoyable with one super steep hill but short hill. A short section of trail is gravel and I needed to follow the map when I got into the neighborhood. It was a windy dreary weekday so it wasn’t too crowded. I rate it five stars. Traveling cyclist Facebook

Friars Creek Hike & Bike Trail

Suburban access to parks

August, 2024 by brian_thomas

I would describe this as a suburban trail. If I lived nearby I might use it, but I don’t recommend traveling far to explore it. Much of the north-south portion of the trail connects neighborhoods and apartment complexes. The two parks at the southern end are nice and include a water park.

Pepper Creek Hike & Bike Trail

Well maintained

August, 2024 by brian_thomas

Lots of shaded rest areas with benches and water fountains, multiple parking access points, bike, repair tools, has a very rural feel for such an urban location. There are two almost separate trails separated by a comfortable sidewalk. There are more users on the southern half. Well done, Temple!

Accordion

FM 2305 Hike & Bike Trail

A Commuter Path

August, 2024 by brian_thomas

This isn’t really a recreational trail, it’s more of a commuter path that runs alongside a busy road. It’s better than a bike lane, but serves the same purposes: get to work, go to the store, etc. The area is very commercial with lots of strip malls, fast food restaurants, and driveways that cross the path. There are numerous traffic lights. The most interesting thing to see is the old truss bridge. The connection to Pepper Creek Trail is helpful in providing urban connectivity, however.

Gilleland Creek Trail

Easy access at the sports complex. Surface was smooth, easy riding. Even on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, it wasn't overly crowded.

February, 2024 by siobahn525

Easy access at the sports complex. Surface was smooth, easy riding. Even on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, it wasn't overly crowded.

Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail

We enjoyed the ride, particularly the parts suspended over the water. Even during the week, it was quite congested but it makes sense....nice walking path in downtown SHOULD be used.

February, 2024 by siobahn525

We enjoyed the ride, particularly the parts suspended over the water. Even during the week, it was quite congested but it makes sense....nice walking path in downtown SHOULD be used.

Lake Pflugerville Trail

pretty good

August, 2023 by 76q4mfqscc

This trail is a pretty easy but not flat 3 mile loop around the lake. It’s easy to get to and parking wasn’t an issue. The only drawbacks are that it’s kind of boring and there’s not much in the way of shade as you’re walking but if you don’t mind that then it’s a great loop!

Veloway Trail

My own neighborhood Veloway!!!!!

July, 2023 by allbizns

I just moved back to my hometown of Austin, and live in a nice, quiet, safe, gated neighborhood, in Circle C Ranch. I decided to get back into road cycling, so I bought an amazing bike, and started looking for safe places to ride. To my immense shock and pleasure, I found that the Veloway was five minutes away.

This park is unique in the US. So, what a blessing. It is about 3.6 miles, very clean, safe, well kept, with no hikers, or cars. I love it, and spend an hour or so, doing laps, a few times a week, to train for long group (intermediate) rides. It is a tough course, and I love it.

I wish these were all over our country, as I have homes, and business interests, throughout the country…

Veloway Trail

My own neighborhood Veloway!!!!!

July, 2023 by allbizns

I just moved back to my hometown of Austin, and live in a nice, quiet, safe, gated neighborhood, in Circle C Ranch. I decided to get back into road cycling, so I bought an amazing bike, and started looking for safe places to ride. To my immense shock and pleasure, I found that the Veloway was five minutes away.

This park is unique in the US. So, what a blessing. It is about 3.6 miles, very clean, safe, well kept, with no hikers, or cars. I love it, and spend an hour or so doing laps a few times a week to train for long group intermediate rides.

I wish these were all over our country, as I have homes, and business interests, throughout the country…

Lance Armstrong Bikeway (Crosstown Greenway)

Very popular cross-town link

April, 2023 by ksprott

I’ve ridden this route across town to/from work for the last 3 years and love it. I am not someone who would ride across downtown Austin even on roads that have dedicated space on the side for bikes, but this design of having a completely separated bike lane thru the CBD, along with dedicated bike lane stoplights, feels much safer to me. The path gets a Lot of usage, which is great, since it’s that fewer cars on the road. I use the western section of the trail, so not sure what the section closer to 183 is like.

Lance Armstrong Bikeway (Crosstown Greenway)

nice spot for a jog

March, 2023 by dugsmith98

Quick spot for a jog or short bike ride out and back from downtown hotels and convention center

Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail

Outstanding Bike Experience

January, 2023 by let3322

Beautiful scenery with a wonderful variety of twist and turns, bridges and pathways alongside the lake. All on a well maintained gravel trail. Plenty of places to stop and picnic or just enjoy the views of the kayakers and paddle boards. This is a super busy and popular path with LOTS of joggers and pedestrians. We went on a Tuesday and the traffic was just about the right amount. I’m sure weekends would be a challenge.

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