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The Boardwalk Trail, Lady Bird Lake creates a complete circuit around the lake and is one of the oldest urban hike-and-bike trails in Texas.

Circling the lake, a reservoir on the Colorado River that lies in the heart of the city, the 10.1-mile (16.3 km) trail was designed for the people of Austin to enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful lakeside setting by walking, jogging, running or cycling.

Boardwalk Trail, Lady Bird Lake
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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