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Barton Springs Pool – Lou Neff Point loop from Zilker Eagle

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Barton Springs Pool – Lou Neff Point loop from Zilker Eagle

Hard

2.8

(11)

runners

Barton Springs Pool – Lou Neff Point loop from Zilker Eagle

02:35

24.8km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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139 m

Barton Springs Pool

Highlight • Lake

A lovely outdoor pool that's fed from nearby natural springs, Barton Springs is a popular spot all year round. It occupies a channel of the Barton Creek and is on the southern end of Zilker Park.

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699 m

Barton Creek joins Colorado River

Highlight • River

The scenery around Barton Creek is some of the finest in the Austin region, with limestone cliffs and dense foliage. Here, the Creek feeds the Colorado River as it makes its way through the city.

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2.18 km

Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue

Highlight • Monument

A bronze sculpture of guitarist and frontman Stevie Ray Vaughan, who is regarded as one of the most influential blues musicians of all time. He died in 1990 in a …

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2.94 km

View of downtown Austin from the South Congress Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Also very beautiful at night, where the skyline shines in all its glory

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3.42 km

South Congress Bridge — Bat Watching

Highlight • Bridge

The South Congress Bridge becomes home to roughly 1.5 million bats every March through September. The bats emerge and drop from the bridge each night as they head out for …

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3.50 km

Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail is a lovely bike pedestrian and bike trail that circumnavigates Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. This well-maintained, low-grade trail is perfect for …

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5.89 km

North Shore Overlook of Lady Bird Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

North Shore Overlook off of the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail is a peaceful spot surrounded by forest overlooking the Colorado River.

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8.06 km

Lou Neff Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Named in honor of Lou Neff, a member of Austin's Town Lake Beautification Committee, this is a super viewpoint. It features a gazebo, installed in 1993, and gives excellent views of downtown Austin.

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24.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

2.43 km

1.02 km

463 m

330 m

Surfaces

9.51 km

8.55 km

3.66 km

2.51 km

567 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

33°C

24°C

74 %

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Barton Springs Pool – Lou Neff Point loop from Zilker Eagle

Barton Springs Pool

Barton Creek joins Colorado River

Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue

View of downtown Austin from the South Congress Bridge

South Congress Bridge — Bat Watching

Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail

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