swedegirl5's Log for Barton Creek

swedegirl5's Log for
Barton Creek - Upper North

Barton Creek
The falls on Barton Creek, upper north.

User: swedegirl5 - 2/2/2010

No Crowds On a Cold Winter Weekday

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Miles Hiked: 3.40 Miles Elapsed Time: N/A

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I can see why this is a popular hike, once you scramble down the hill the walk is picturesque and easy. If I had more time, I would have kept on walking. Since it has been raining in Austin, Barton Creek was running full and fast. For 45 minutes I had the walk to myself, and only saw two other couples the rest of the time. I'm glad I read this site before I headed back up to the top of the trail--it was more difficult than I expected! This walk will stay on my list of places to take people visiting Austin for the first time.

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Barton Creek

Walking down the trail head

Walking up the trail head

Area around Barton Creek - Upper North

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