Overgrown in the summer

Onion Creek as it appears near the start of the hike.

User: Austin Explorer - 8/8/2004

Location: Onion Creek District Park

Rating: 2point5stars

Difficulty: 2stars

Solitude:

Miles Hiked: 2.08 Miles Elapsed Time: N/A

Comments: The main trail is fairly wide, but being so close to Onion Creek means lots of growth that sometimes closes in on you. It was difficult to tell the difference between maverick trails and the official ones on the city's map. Things may be easier to find in the fall or winter.

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