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Blunn Creek Greenbelt

4.7 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Austin, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Blunn Creek Greenbelt's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parkingQuiet

Serene, wooded green space along a creek featuring a tree-lined trail & BBQ pits.

What runners say about Blunn Creek Greenbelt

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (106 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Such a beautiful walk any time of year, the trickling stream takes me to a wooded alcove that seems much further from civilization than in actuality.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Quiet walk on a Sunday afternoon.”

Went on a walk down the creek that runs under Larry Monroe Forever bridge with my boyfriend just to kill some time on a Saturday and get some fresh air. The creek was a little dried up this time of year, but it still made for a great little trek.

★★★★★ — Harley , Nov 2019

Greenbelts all over the place! This makes for a nice north/south bike ride or hike when you coming to or from the river. Generally very little traffic in the greenbelt on on the adjoining streets, which makes the trip nice and scenic. Also there is park equipment all along to satisfy the nearby residents.

★★★★★ — Joe , Nov 2011

A hidden gem just a few blocks east of S. Congress, terrific trail runs from Riverside to Live Oak, with Little Stacy Park at one end with playground, kids' pool, basketball, grass volleyball, and tennis courts, then Big Stacy pool at the other, open year-round & free.

★★★★★ — Alastair , Jan 2019

Such a beautiful walk any time of year, the trickling stream takes me to a wooded alcove that seems much further from civilization than in actuality. I meet my girl here all the time for a romantic walk

★★★★★ — Jesse , Dec 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 106 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 10 mentions

“Good for a walk, a bike, dogs, a game of catch, cruising your onewheel.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Such a beautiful walk any time of year, the trickling stream takes me to a wooded alcove that seems much further from civilization than in actuality.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Such a beautiful walk any time of year, the trickling stream takes me to a wooded alcove that seems much further from civilization than in actuality.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Quiet walk on a Sunday afternoon.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Also available are tables, park benches, bathrooms, basketball court, volleyball area, running trail, ample parking, nice tree coverage and a running creek year round!”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Blunn Creek Greenbelt

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteaustintexas.gov
  • Phone(512) 974-6700
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10 PM
Friday 5 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
Sunday 5 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Blunn Creek Greenbelt

1901 East Side Dr, Austin, TX 78704

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.