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Onion Creek – McKinney Lower Falls loop from McKinney Falls State Park

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United States
Texas
Travis County
Austin

Onion Creek – McKinney Lower Falls loop from McKinney Falls State Park

Easy

4.6

(9900)

10,498

hikers

Onion Creek – McKinney Lower Falls loop from McKinney Falls State Park

01:10

4.45km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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McKinney Falls State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.06 km

McKinney Falls State Park Entrance Sign

Highlight • Monument

2

1.20 km

One of two principal cascades in the beautiful McKinney Falls State Park, the Upper Falls are a lovely sight. Here, the Onion Creek plunges through limestone and swimmers enjoy the …

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3

1.85 km

Old Baldy Bald Cypress Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

2.02 km

Picnic Area with Restrooms

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5

2.36 km

Onion Creek

Highlight • River

Onion Creek flows through the heart of the McKinney Falls State Park and boasts the Upper and Lower falls after which that park is named. It's home to various species, …

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6

2.48 km

McKinney Lower Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

One of the places where the Onion Creek cascades over limestone edges, McKinney Lower Falls is a beautiful spot, arguably even more impressive than the Upper Falls. A popular swimming …

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7

3.18 km

B

4.45 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.40 km

1.82 km

239 m

Surfaces

2.28 km

897 m

534 m

417 m

239 m

< 100 m

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