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Walnut Creek Greenbelt
4.6 ★★★★★ 319 Google reviews · Running trail in Austin, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Walnut 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.
Wide paved & unpaved pathways cut through this rugged creekside area that links 2 parks.
What runners say about Walnut Creek Greenbelt
“Where else can you do a great hike inside the citilimits, this place is just beautiful and great.”
“This area at night can get a little shady feeling but I believe it's still mostly safe.”
“Nice, quiet trails running in different directions.”
Very thankful for these little pieces of nature in the city! My pup and I practice walking off leash here (where appropriate). Love how you can “get lost” but never too far. My dog LOVES playing in the creek and usually finds other dogs doing so.
Probably one of the best parks in Central Texas. Nice cement path for about 10 miles of riding/ running. Link in off-road trails for riding or running and there is a nice selection of skill levels available. Watch for heavier traffic near the main entrance. Study a map before you get there to see where you want to go.
Absolutely love this trail!!! Firsts discovered it through Walnut Creek Metropolitan park off of Lamar and followed it to Metric where Gracywoods neighborhood park is . We recently moved to the area and the trail is within walking distance - and in the other direction it goes to Mopac.
Went here three different times during my stay and really enjoyed it. Helped a lot that the weather was great, but we went to three different sections and they were all pretty different. There are good guides online showing pictures and the terrain.
Trail conditions & character
“My pup and I practice walking off leash here (where appropriate).”
“Main trails in are paved, and you can wander off to many dirt hiking trails.”
“This area at night can get a little shady feeling but I believe it's still mostly safe.”
“Nice, quiet trails running in different directions.”
“Where else can you do a great hike inside the citilimits, this place is just beautiful and great.”
“Some trails are well-marked, some even with distance markers, but further trails not so much.”
Plan your run at Walnut Creek Greenbelt
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteaustintexas.gov
- Phone(512) 974-6700
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 |
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