Beautiful trail located next to Austin downtown.Its an hidden gem located within the Austin city to feel the nature.I have attached the seren location of the trail so that you can get the feel of the place. I has an ample parking space and has an attached dog park. You can also bring your kids to the trail and have a walk. Right now the trail is very hot and dry in summer but i feel the streams will be flowing once the rain showers fall over. Kick off your couch and hit a trail. #HappyTrailing

Gorgeous park with off leash area for dogs, trees for hammocks, the creek and creek beds to explore, a large paved trail as well as small footpaths leading to the creek and other beautiful little areas. Lots of picnic tables and a few benches. Mixed in with lots of mature trees is a conservation project of newly planted trees. Pease Park is closed for upgrade or “revitalization” but everything around it is open. Parking available on and off street.Yet another little slice of heaven in this crazy little city, which literally has endless parks, trails and creeks to explore. I ️ Austin and really hope we can all share and preserve it. I drive 15+ min to get here now since I now live as far NW as the Austin city limits go, due to gentrification. I’ve been priced out of my normal Austin neighborhoods several times over the years and pushed further and further (and further) out and away from who and what I know due to skyrocketing rent prices.However, when I’m in the parks and on the trails, I still feel like there’s hope. It’s still Austin and still my home.

Good greenbelt. City need place like this. Wish the trails were wider for easier social distancing but what can we do so much about it atm

A nice flat trail, mostly shaded. Stunning bougainvillea along the way!

One of my favorite nature places & scenic drives in Austin.

Very nice trail walking, with interesting rock outcroppings, creek views and nature on display. FYI- Trail section leading to Pease Park currently closed as deemed unsafe. Good for kids and dogs.

Great place to come and hike. Awesome spots to swim. Bring your dog and theyll be happy boys!

My favorite section is the stunning rocky area between 29th and 31st Streets -- I just wish that bicycles were prohibited from this stretch.

Lot of cool things to find there . We just happen to be looking for fossils and cool rocks.

Good place plenty of parking right outside of downtown

Nice place to take your dog and unleash.

Truly beautiful and peaceful. Trails throughout with many sites to see. Great place to bring dogs to. Long day come here and enjoy what natures beauty has to offer. So grateful for these moments.

Nice trails for running. Loses a star for trash on trails.

I did the Pemberton loop, which goes west on 24th before turning north through a nice neighborhood. The last part of the clockwise loop is shaded with water features for pooches.

Still my favorite off leash park. Quiet now with the trail closed from the rockslides which is good for my timid dog.

Still love it.

In town nice walk and drive

Had a good hike but had to do a little climbing as the west sidewalk was washed away by recent flooding. Saw a creepy snake as well. Probably a cottonmouth.

Many people dont have thier dogs on leashes here.

Safe no leash area

Saw this snake, be careful. My husband and dog almost stepped right on him!

Always a great day for the greenbelt

It is a popular place to walk and take the dog in the middle of Austin. There is a section where the dog can be unleashed. But there is a section on 31st Street where the pathway/sidewalk disappears and you have to walk on the street.

Very nice trails and places to sit, relax, and unwind.

The Shoal Creek Greenbelt is a very nice causal outdoor recreation, picnic, hiking and calm-water access activity location. There is easy parking adjacent to the park and hiking trails with scenic views of the water. With patience there is a diverse number of water fowl species that fly through and nest in and around the lake setting.

A beautiful place to hike! Its an easy trail with lots of pretty scenery!

Great trail to run in the shade!

Good trail to avoid traffic theres just work being going on at at the moment between Congress and 5th

Great off leash dog park. The people and dogs that go here are super friendly. The trail is parallel to Shoal Creek so there are lots of opportunities for your dog to get wet and/or muddy.

Good place to run

Beautiful walk. Loved the dogs off leash

We spent a few hours biking from the suburbs to downtown along this little gem. Whether walking or biking, this trail is a total delight. Each little segment is awesome, so whether you traverse the whole length or just visit one part, I dont think you can go wrong.

I walk my dog here several times a week. Beautiful short trail, well maintained.

Love walking my dogs along the trail today. Beautiful parks along the way!

Nice trail. Not the most beautiful.

Beautiful and peaceful...

Great place to walk. The terrain is rugged so wear good walking shoes. Love Austins greenbelt!

NICE park, dog off leash, hike and bike, in West Campus area of Austin

Always an adventure

Easy trail with adequate cover

A nice short cut on bike or skating

Shoal Creek Trail is lovely and takes about 1 hour to walk leisurely to/from the downtown Austin area to the 31st Street exit. Plenty of shady areas and is a quiet and relaxing walk.

We had a scenic morning walk on these trails.

Beautiful spot, and since the restoration it is even more enjoyable. Great for the doggies.

Beautiful walk, off leash, with my dog.

This is my neighborhood hiking path, connects from 38st W of Lamar, down to Lady Bird lake. Several small park areas, several with picnic areas along the way. City is still working on a stretch south of 24th where u have to detour and walk along Lamar Blvd for a few blocks.

A beautiful treasure of Austin, the Shoal Creek greenbelt is one of the most accessible parks and nature trails in the city.

Nice hike goes all the way to Zilker

Breathtakingly beautiful scenery, perfect for running. Trails were well kept but I wish the trails were more defined. I did get off trail once or twice

Took the dogs here and they really enjoyed it. Its a very nice dog area next to the creek. All of the dog owners who were there were very friendly and the dogs were all on good behavior. Look forward to taking the dogs back again.

Only stopped to have a smoke. (On the bike) but the park is nice

Great park with a fairly low population. The dogs love it too.

Lovely neighborhood with many mature trees and easy access to downtown Austin. There are a mixture of both old and renovated homes. Such a beautiful green setting.

Fun hiking along Shoal Creek from 12th Street to 38th Street. It will be good when they fix the landslide damage

My favorite place to run in Austin! Good bird watching early in the morning too!

Beautiful short trail for dogs and their humans.

Very nice park

For the most part a very pleasant drive a lot of greenery. There are times when the traffic is quite heavy and times when the cycle traffic is very heavy.

Lush urban green way. Full of trails, groomed and feral, parks and lots of healthy happy people. On the google maps it only shows up as 81 acres but it actually extends much further but becomes inaccessible due to property lines.The city did a poll recently asking what people wanted. Options were more development or keep it as is or Community input. The community spoke clearly with a majority keep it green and plant more trees. So the city is improving the banks of Shoal creek to prevent erosion and planting more trees. Excellent.I hope to see you on the trail sometime soon.

Part of the trail is out from where the ground shifted. Kinda cool to look at but will cut your walk short unless you go around

Took my dog was a great time!

I love Austin parks

Beautiful trail, well kept paths. Love it!

My dog pooped there. It was great.

Wonderful place to walk. We went from 38th to City Lake with two young kids in strollers. Weekends can be crazy with the bikes, and dogs, and kids. I think that going down hill is better, so walk towards downtown. Rocky path near 32nd is a lot of fun.

Currently, the only pet I care for is boyfriends cat, Monkey, who is very much an indoor cat (much to Monkeys chagrin.) While dog ownership isnt for me, I certainly appreciate the inherent cuteness of a rambunctious dog exploring a new environment and getting to interact with other canines. When Im in the mood for outdoor dog- (and people-) watching, the Greenbelt is my go-to. A beautiful green oasis nestled throughout the city, the Greenbelt is the perfect place to take a brisk walk or jog while appreciating the natural beauty of this area. While the waters not always high enough for humans to swim in (although it certainly can be at some points), its more than enough for pets to splash around and cool off. Ive wiled away many a relaxing afternoon at this place, and I hope to wile away many more.

Nice and relaxing

Beautiful walk and the city is doing more to improve it. Austin is a relatively safe place as is this area but there are for sure people that are shady hanging out here so be sure to be aware if yiur surroundings and/or bring a buddy.

This is a really great place to get outside and see what Austin has to offer when youre not interested in going to see a show or have a drink. And its not 123 degrees outside.Theres plenty of people walking around with or without dogs, some on leashes some walking freely- exploring.Its a good place to go if you have a dog, like mine, who hasnt been socialized enough and you would like to work at that. Mine had a great time, and was very comfortable in going up to new people/dogs- and couldnt get enough of the 75 degree sunshiney day. Theres not much water left in the creek that runs along this, but theres still just a little... a good place for them to go cool off in for a moment or two.

Always love Eeyores Birthday

I love to come jogging along the trail here, or to bring my dog to the off-leash area to explore and play. Its a popular spot in the neighborhood and theres a ton of rejuvenation work going on but its still a nice, quiet spot despite its proximity to Lamar. If you go along the trail all the past south past Pease park, youll get to the lake. The north side of the trail past 30th seems to be quieter.

Great place to walk the dog. Theres an off leash portion and a creek to cool off in. Highly recommended!

Some bits if the bike path are under construction bit should be 5 star when complete

Nice shaded walks along the river

Great place for a run. There isnt much lighting, so you may want to bring a flash light if you run early.

Great place to take the dog off-leash and enjoy a great bit of green in the middle of Austin.

The Shoal Creek trail runs all the way down to Town Lake. Its a really nice trail - great for walking or biking. There are a couple places closer to Town Lake where youve got to cross the creek without a bridge. So that can be difficult if its rained a lot recently.Part of the trail is leashless, so bring your furry friends.

Great escape in nature!!

Loved it.

The Shoal Creek Trail is a great place to excercise. It is definitely beautiful and quiet: the perfect place for biking, running or walking.

Great trails I enjoy napping on a nice day there very peaceful

Small trail very beautiful!

Nice walkways and beautiful landscape. Dog friendly and most paths are wheelchair accessible.

Beautiful and mystirius and clean air

I was excited to go because of the reviews but its not peaceful and has a lot of construction/ reparations going on. my dog really liked it though

Very mild complaint I have is that the dog park is not fenced in and near the road...the trail is lovely, though!

A place I always have and continue to love.

My dogs love the dog park. Great park.

Lovely West Austin hiking biking walking trail. Area north of 25th Street is leash free.

Not my favorite part of the greenbelt but it was still a good trip out. Always love exploring these areas.

Beautiful area! Look for the fossils along the creek beds!

Really enjoyable trails. People are very friendly and accepting of off-leash pets. The problem is that they are really slow with construction and have cut off access to the trails for months now.

Love it here

I did a ghost hunt near the Gideon White marker on 35th and Lamar. This was the site of an Indian massacre. No one is certain how many of the victims were buried at the site. (Whites grave at nearby Oakwood Cemetery is also haunted.) There are many other unmarked graves at Shoal Creek. Many victims of cholera and yellow fever were hastily buried at the Creek. These include soldiers who camped at the creek during the Civil War, and those who served with General Custer during his Reconstruction occupation of Austin. Most of those bodies were later removed and reburied at Arlington National Cemetery, but about 35 graves were never found. Then, in April 1915, a flash flood took even more lives along the banks of Shoal Creek. They report that bones were exposed from unmarked graves. I like that its public park and open to everybody.

Great place for kids. Bring swimsuits for splash pad!

Beautiful

One of my favorite places to take my dog. Only downside is people who dont realize its a dog park and give snide remarks for having dogs off leash.

My dog likes this park, he has made many new friends.

Nice place to make love.