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Brushy Creek Trail
Running Route
Moderate
11.36 mi
179 ft
The Brushy Creek Regional Trail is a popular place for runners in north Austin. The 6.75-mile, flat trail is partially paved and part crushed gravel. What the trail lacks in solitude (it parallels a major road for much of the distance), it makes up for in conveniences. Brushy Creek Trail connects several family friendly parks – each with plenty of parking, restrooms and drinking fountains – making this a perfect place for a long out and back run. The trail also offers pretty scenery along the creek, lake and meadows, and it allows you run a fair distance completely off the streets. The trail is not completely shaded so plan your run accordingly during warm weather.
Route and Elevation
Segments
Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
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Brushy Creek Trail - Bridge Climb | 0.56 mi | 36 ft | 1.2% |
Twin Lakes Return Climbs | 1.75 mi | 72 ft | 0.7% |
Twin Lakes Final Climb | 0.17 mi | 46 ft | 3.2% |
BCRT Mile 1 | 0.99 mi | -46 ft | -0.9% |
Twin Lakes to Brushy Creek Lake Park | 3.05 mi | -62 ft | -0.3% |
Granite Shoals to Playground | 1.34 mi | -30 ft | -0.4% |
Sports Park Speed Trap | 0.72 mi | -0 ft | 0.0% |
Lake Park to Champion Park | 1.14 mi | -62 ft | -0.9% |
Brushy Creek Train: Meadow Park to Brushy Dam | 1.91 mi | 79 ft | 0.7% |
Champion Park to Lake Park | 1.13 mi | 62 ft | 0.9% |
Damn Hill Repeat Segment | 0.37 mi | 46 ft | 2.3% |
Up to the Dam | 0.36 mi | 46 ft | 2.4% |
Up to the Dam | 0.36 mi | 46 ft | 2.3% |
Damn Hill | 0.07 mi | 23 ft | 4.8% |