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Hill of Life – Sculpture Falls loop from Boulder Trail Park

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Hill of Life – Sculpture Falls loop from Boulder Trail Park

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4.6

(3235)

15,015

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Hill of Life – Sculpture Falls loop from Boulder Trail Park

02:30

29.2km

320m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 26.1 km for 428 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.00 km

Hill of Life

Highlight • Trail

Popular with trail runners, hikers and mountain bikers, the Hill of Life is the steepest section of trail in the Barton Creek Greenbelt. The Trail's End access point is the …

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7.05 km

Twin Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This picturesque spot is a popular objective in the Barton Creek Greenbelt. It's just a short walk from both the much-used Main Access Point and Twin Falls trailheads. Expect lovely limestone scenery and plenty of greenery.

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8.04 km

Gaines Park Natural Pools at Barton Creek Greenbelt

Highlight • Lake

Adjacent to the Barton Creek Greenbelt is Gaines Park. The park provides habitat for the federally endangered Golden-Cheeked Warbler along with being a great place to hike and bike. You …

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8.23 km

MoPac Mobilit Bike and Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The MoPac Mobilit Bike and Pedestrian Bridge was completed in 2017 and crosses high above Barton Creek.

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9.27 km

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Barton Creek Greenbelt is a 7.25-mile stretch of public land in South Austin. It is characterized by large limestone cliffs, dense foliage, and small bodies of water, making it …

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15.2 km

Violet Crown Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Violet Crown Trail runs along Barton Creek and only crosses the creek once.

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21.9 km

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Highlight • Trail

The Barton Creek Greenbelt is a 7.25-mile stretch of public land in South Austin. It is characterized by large limestone cliffs, dense foliage, and small bodies of water, making it …

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24.5 km

Sculpture Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This beautiful swimming spot is a popular objective within the Barton Creek Wilderness Park. In summer, the water is usually around 70 degrees fahrenheit (21C), making for a lovely swim. …

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29.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

2.39 km

1.94 km

1.08 km

916 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.56 km

8.06 km

7.04 km

2.35 km

2.21 km

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Sunday 19 July

34°C

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Hill of Life – Sculpture Falls loop from Boulder Trail Park

Hill of Life

Twin Falls

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MoPac Mobilit Bike and Pedestrian Bridge

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Violet Crown Trail

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