Awesome view. Walked around the small path down.

Perfect spot to watch the sunset! And you can bring your dog!!

Gorgeous views.. Very relaxing and peaceful scenery

If you are in Austin, its a must !

What a beautiful day to be outdoors! It is easy to loose your balance on uneven rocks so be careful and take comfy shoes!

It’s okay

We go here a lot, the view is amazing

Beautiful view over Colorado river

Cannot visit ATX without hitting up Mount Bonnell.. great views and dog friendly!COVID - pack a picnic and a mask to watch the sunset with your fam / date!

Beautiful

This place is close to everything that breaths God. its simplistic beauty takes my breath away .

Pretty nice scenery, decent amount of steps to get to the top.

One of my favorite spot in Austin. Many people on Sat. Make sure to bring your mask and water.

Lovely view to catch the sunset and or sunrise. Drove 2hrs from Houston just to catch the sunrise!!

I think it is a must see when you travel around here. Stunning view

Great views! I went early AM and there were already a lot of people which is fun but makes it crowded. Still a great place to walk and simply enjoy the view. Uneven terrain so mind your step, heel to tow!

Mount Bonnell :View amazing, very similar like a Pennybacker bridge overlook , but the other side. Good place for meet sunset and sunroom. Bring some water and enjoy perfect view in Austin, and please don’t forget clean after yourself.

You are welcome to Salavat Yulaev

If you are visiting Austin. Then you have to come see this place At least once before anything. You see the whole city with all its hills going up and down, left to right. Just do be careful up there due to it’s height and no guardrails.

Great place for dates and couples to be alone together sightseeing Austin Texas and the west side of West Side

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. The best viewpoint in Texas in my opinion.

Its good for the heart ,body and soul!

Gorgeous view

Pretty Nice View. Not clean. Bushes block some of the scenic view.

Amazing

It’s a beautiful place. You can even see a gorgeous view of downtown. The best time to visit is during sunset. When you walk up the stairs, there is a sitting/viewing area and you can see the sunset perfectly from there!If you want to catch the downtown view, go up the stairs and take a left and walk down the path!

Really enjoyed it 106 steps up but fun. You might need to rest as you go up. View is great! Worth it

Had a great little hike and took in some views and history.

Good scenic place to visit in Austin

Very scenic location for Austin

Beautiful spot with great views and you get a real workout climbing the stairs to the top!

Timeless and classic Austin lookout. Ive been going here since I was a kid. I even lost my Pager on the trails while making out with a boy. So if anyone finds it... let me know.

Great view of downtown Austin.

Beautiful views looking down on Colorado River and magnificent homes along its shores. In the distance one can see downtown Austin. The climb can be stressful on a hot day, but there are lots of rocks to sit on and rest.

Beautiful view

Really beautiful natural landmark in Austin. I encourage the city to also acknowledge the importance of this sacred place to the indigenous people who frequented long before we did.I highly recommend walking the full length down and find less utilized outlooks away from the crowds.

Best place for scenic pictures

Great place to take pictures, do check out all the many spots there are multiple, Hike up only takes like 5min walking or 2 min running up stairs

Beware of your valuables like locking purses in car because we got broken into today smashed passenger window and stole the wifes purse at 2:30 in broad daylight , and police are well aware about this happens .

Nice place to go and see Colorado river. A view is much better on a trail right from the main place.The road to Mt Bonnell is beautiful. Obey speed limit and enjoy fully in this beautiful landscape.

Limestone stairs to a beautiful view. Theres seating and more trails once you make it to the peak. I only went to the right side where I found three picnic tables. Theres a little shade under the structure but prepare for heat to match the elevation. This is great place to take photos are just enjoy a snack and the view.

Whenever you find yourself in Austin, definitely take the quick detour to go visit this spot. It is worth the walk up the stairs and the view is top notch.

Its a great spot to explore especially with kids. Its fantastic 1 hour before the sunset. The breeze, the boats, the setting sun are all staged forna great experience.Parking can be tricky during prime time.

Beautiful views gets very crowded on weekends... if you can get there very early ...you will have more privacy

A truly spectacular view of Austin. With views of the city skyline and a gorgeous view of the river, this place can’t be beat. I’ve had my fair share of exploring around the city for a gorgeous view and there is no beating Mount Bonnell!

Hiked this mount in a cold foggy day with my kid. Just 100 steps to reach top, boy we met Indian tribes praying for winter season. This place is for everyone love birds, hiking people and fitness freaks.

The view is just wow i cant describe it go durning the day and then go at night listen to your fav songs relax unwind and take in the view

Really beautiful place to catch a sunset or sunrise!

Really good hike. Not too hard. Great Austin skyline views

Its heaven... highly recommended

Nice walk. Great view

Beautiful peak and very easy and short hike or climb. One end has stairs. I like to start at the part with out them and finishing walking down. It is nicely maintained with beautiful views. On days that are not 110 it would be wonderful to sit and have a picnic.

Stunning view from atop the mountain. Have a few trails around it which do give amazing views to the colorado river flowing along the mountain. Probably around 120-140 steep steps to get to the top.You get an astounding view of Austin downtown and surrounding areas to Austin from here.Definitely worth a visit. Plus you get to see nice houses built all around the area.

Fun little hike. Not to hard however it can get busy at times.

Lots of stairs but gorgeous view once you make it to the top!

Amazing views of the lake!

Mount Bonnell is gorgeous and has beautiful views of the river. It’s a short 5 minute walk up the stairs. There’s a very short path to the right once you get up the stairs. There is free parking below. We went early at 9am and it wasn’t busy. There seemed to be locals walking their dogs and going for a run.

Nice place to day-out in Austin. Beautiful location and hiking trails. View from the top is so beautiful. Must go place in Austin. Make sure you park you vehicle in the correct location and lock your car. You will walk about a mile to the hillside from the main road. No restrooms and water facilities. safety issues in some of the areas. keep eyes on your children and family when you walk around. overall a good place.

Great place for a stroll with beautiful views. Might get a bit crowded during holidays or weekends, but even then you could find some peaceful places if you walk further away from the entrance point.

Very good

What a gem in these restricted Covid times! Mt. Bonnell has been a staple spot to bring out of town friends, family or to simply make the destination for a date night. We saw two girls perched on an overlook eating takeout, a bridal photo shoot, and many photographers. It’s the most crowded at sunset The only drawback is there were multiple parties smoking cigarettes and weed. If you’re sensitive to that, be cautious. Otherwise, just relax and sit back and enjoy the views! The stairs and rocks along the path can get a little slick just from years and years of foot traffic, so be aware of that also. This is truly one of the most beautiful overlooks in Austin— be prepared to be dazzled!

Went for sunset and returned to a parking lot (vehicle) massacre. 6 vehicles in a row with smashed windows. Cops wouldnt even come out to make the report...thats how common. GO THERE AT YOUR OWN RISK, thats a very expensive sunset

Great views ........ totally worth all those steps!!!

Great views awesome elevation, short but challenging hike

Must visit view point in Austin. The point provides an excellent view of the Colorado River and the Downtown high rise building. Be prepared to claim around 50 steps uphill. The view is really fantastic form the top.

Must visit place. You need to climb few steps to experience great views of Colorado river.

Great views! Awesome but busy at at sunset. Perfect lighting for pics. “Hike” really isn’t a hike. It’s a staircase with a moderate amount of steps. 108 isn’t that many if you count your steps.

Its a great outdoor. Beautiful views all around. Best views of Austin city, Lake Austin and Colorado River

Beautiful and an easy walk! The dogs loved it!

This is a free naturistic place in Austin to sit an watch the Texas Sunsets .Also at Knight time it usually has several Austinans chilling around in different areas enjoying the Austin air and city views .

Beautiful as always.I have been there thrice still its amazing to have a view from top

Must see for visitors to Austin. A secret treasure.

Beautiful view! Visited Austin for the first time and was told that it is definitely a go to tourist site. The stairs up are steep but not very long so its not bad of a walk. Many people brought pets or significant others.However for parents of young children, there is no railing/barrier except at the main site right off the stairs. However the real view is on the side so make sure to hold onto your children if they tend to wander.

I looooove Mt Bonnell. Always a beautiful view. Even at night.

Beautiful

A good spot to see the Austin skyline. Best time to visit is either in early morning or during sunset.

Great views. Well worth the 20 minutes

Its quite the sense of accomplishment to make it up the stairs to the top f youre not in great shape. But know that there are places to stop and sit on the rocks after every set of steps if needed, so dont be deterred. If you prefer, you can also get to the top via a hiking trail past the stairs, although the view when using the trail as an exit is stunning so Id opt for the trail for descent (your back will be turned to the view during a trail ascent).At the top, youll see Lake Austin, million dollar homes, the downtown skyline, a distant bridge, nice boats/watercraft, unique birds/flowers/plant life, an expansive view of the Austin metroplex, and feel the tranquility that comes with taking in the beauty of Gods gift of nature. Theres also interesting info about the history and use of this limestone attraction at the bottom and top.And just in case youre interested, the are several picnic table areas to enjoy.

Love this place it feels like im on top of the world

Love living in Austin and being able to visit here regularly. Ive been coming here for years and its such a good place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Austin. Yesterday was my first time watching the sunrise here and it was beautiful. Definitely recommend!

The view from the top is AMAZING! They have houses down at the bottom floating on the water which are super cool. Its an extremely easy hike and would be good for anyone who can handle stairs. We sat for a long time and looked at the scenery. I would definately return here if I came back to Austin.

Walls were put up to protect the cliff and vegetation but still some amazing views. Which they’d make the path smoother though. Lots of erosion. Watch your step!!!

Always a beautiful place to visit. Sunset is the nicest time by far. Watch out for the tarantulas though.

1 Star - For IT being a mountain in Texas. For a state with thousands of square miles of flat wildlands. Places like Mount Bonnell makes a difference.1 Star - The view! The amazing view definitely tickle your bones!1 Star - Proximity. Its pretty close to anyone living in the Austin - San An region. Which also makes it a very busy place.2 Stars - Picture Perfect! Now, everyone loves good pictures. Well, Mount Bonnell is one rare gem which offers a perfect picture with a breathtaking background. Dont forget to click a selfie!!

Good scenic view to look over the Austin homes. its 775 feet. Its a good spot to sit and spend sometime. There are 9 steps to climb, so you can get fit as well. Recommended spot and its free. so, give it a try.

THE place to go for stunning ATX sunsets over the river! My boyfriend and I come here every now and then with the dog and find a spot to just sit in silence and enjoy the view. Definitely gets over crowded, so maybe try to go on a weekday to avoid the crowds, but then you want to keep in mind rush hour traffic. Kind of hidden in a residential area. Once you park, you can take a mini hike up to the viewing point either by stairs or up the trail. I get envious of the people who live in the houses along the river, but other than that, its spectacular! If you plan on taking pictures, youre likely going to be photo bombed by hundreds of other people trying to do the same thing.

100 + steep steps to reach the top. A good view of the river but only a few places to sit and nothing much to do. Theres nothing spectacular at the top. The view is disturbed by trees and its kind of hard to get clear view.There is limited parking at the base of Mount Bonnell so definitely get there a little bit early if you’re going for sunrise or sunset.

Beaitiful view of lake Austin. The stairs are not hard and its a nice half an hour of sightseeing. Good photo ops

A little hike to get to the top, gets you exercise and the view is definitely worth it. A must see if you are in Austin.

Amazing views of all the rich houses in Austin. You get to look down on their well manicured lawns while you enjoy a sunset. You might get a little envious of their large mansions overlooking the water.

Best view in Austin, either summer, fall, spring or winter! Sunset is unforgettable! We love this place!!!!

Beautiful view. Worth the drive and hike

Great view! easy to get to and the views were nice of the river and city. Plenty of parking. Several stairs to get to the top so not for everyone.

This place is absolutely beautiful. I cannot explain how stunning it is! Yes there is a hike to get up those stairs LOL, however it is worth it! this place is one of my husbands and my favorites to go to especially at sunset. We do not always hike or go for the walk we may find our favorite Rock and take a bottle of wine with us he does mostly the watching of the sunset I watch the sunset with my glass of wine lol.

My husband proposed to me here 25 years ago. Its a very special place .

I love the view here! Really nice place to visit and walk around, with our without dogs. Theyre currently putting in a fence for safety. Only street parking here. Be careful parking and backing out because its on a turn and some people drive around it pretty quickly.

Awsome hicking trale. Dont ware flip flops! Beautiful views!

A great venue for a short hike with a nice view. Perfect for a picnic. A great way to mix up your day without wasting a whole lot of time.

Absolutely one of the best views in the hill country. And if youre looking for a good place to watch the sun rise or set, this is one of the most perfect spot. Ive been coming up here since the 70s and it never gets old. A definite must if your visiting or even from here. A one of a kind experience. And please clean up after yourself. We like our views to stay beautiful.

Breathtaking views. I was able to take wonderful pictures of my family and at this beautiful location.