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Longhorn Point – Far West Boulevard loop from East Riverside - Oltorf

Longhorn Point – Far West Boulevard loop from East Riverside - Oltorf

Moderate

4.9

(7246)

10,739

riders

Longhorn Point – Far West Boulevard loop from East Riverside - Oltorf

02:43

56.4km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 124 m for 417 m

After 3.98 km for 552 m

After 4.59 km for 88 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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332 m

Longhorn Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Longhorn Point gives you a grand view across the Colorado River towards central Austin. It can be linked with either a walk around Roy G. Guerrero Park or as part of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake.

Tip by

3.86 km

Boggy Creek Greenbelt Trail Murals

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Neither boggy nor creeky, it's a nice light gravel trail through the park. Lots of street art to see on the way too.

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19.9 km

Far West Boulevard

Highlight • Cycleway

Steep descent with great views of the West Austin hills

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26.6 km

Shepherd Mountain

Highlight • Climb

A favourite for local cyclists, Shepherd Mountain overlooks Lake Austin and the view back over the river and Pennybacker Bridge makes the climb worth it.

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36.8 km

Mesa Drive

Highlight • Cycleway

A good road to head north (or return south) from the downtown area. Good tarmac and a rolling surface make it a fun ride in both directions.

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42.3 km

Highway to (North West) Hills

Highlight • Cycleway

Heading out to the Northwest Hills from downtown. Smooth tarmac and relatively car free if you time it right.

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56.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

9.72 km

9.69 km

5.81 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

45.2 km

10.2 km

923 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Sunday 23 August

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Longhorn Point – Far West Boulevard loop from East Riverside - Oltorf

Longhorn Point

Boggy Creek Greenbelt Trail Murals

Far West Boulevard

Shepherd Mountain

Mesa Drive

Highway to (North West) Hills

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