The Barton Creek Greenbelt located in south-central Austin is a 7.25-mile long public area that stretches from Zilker Park through what is commonly referred to as "The Hill of Life," ending in the subdivision Woods of Westlake. The Greenbelt has three distinct areas: the Upper Greenbelt, the Lower Greenbelt, and the Barton Creek Wilderness Park.
It is known for its huge limestone cliffs, dense forests, and shallow creeks and brooks. The Barton Creek Greenbelt contains 12.68 miles of wonderful hiking and biking trails, fantastic limestone bluffs perfect for rock climbing, and, when the water in the creek is high, several nice swimming holes. There are several public access points to the Greenbelt, but you might need a local or a map to find them.
3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy B, Austin, TX 78704, Phone: 512-243-1643