The Shoal Creek Greenbelt is not surprising by any accounts, but it is convenient. It's the main artery through town from my house to Town Lake. That's enough of a reason to ride it. The greenbelt is basically a jogging path from about 38th street down to the lake. Currently it is under some construction - there has been damage from floods in the past.
Location: Central Austin
Directions: Start behind the Randall's at 35th/38th and Shoal Creek and go south.
Technical Level: Low
Length: About 5 miles
Trails: Flat paved trails, little or no excitement
Trail Map: Trail Map
Elevation:
Shade: Medium to high
Extras: None, except easy access to Town Lake
Fees: None
Post Ride Beer: Hit a a bar downtown for a mid-ride drink. You're close to several bars as the greenbelt crosses 6th Street.
Links: Austin Greenbelt site
GPS File: GPX Format
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