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Bull Creek Greenbelt Upper

Location: 6958 Old Spicewood Springs Rd 78731 Map

For more information about this park, call the City of Austin Parks Department at (512) 974-6700. For Travis County parks, call (512) 854-7275

This park is not reservable.

Size: 477.00 Acres

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Description: This is a narrow but scenic park along Old Spicewood Springs Road from St. Edward's District Park to the neighborhoods west of Spicewood Springs Road and Old Lampasas Trail.

Herons are commonly seen in the creek, along with a variety of fish. The water depth, rarely exceeding a foot or two, is ideal for wading on a hot summer day. Portions of this park allow dogs off leash.

The trails are almost always within a few feet of the creek, which includes several small waterfalls. Stepping stones are provided at a few (optional) crossings.

Upper Bull Creek includes three traditional parks as well as several other tracts of land, developed with trails to various degrees. Parks include St. Edwards, Mountain View, and Northwest Balcones. All three of these parks feature trails built by American Youthworks Environmental Corps.

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City of Austin Park Directory
Hike Information from Austin Explorer

Gallery:

Shady trail at Upper Bull Creek

Fall color along Upper Bull Creek trail

Stepping stones help with crossings at Bull Creek

This page is a work in progress. Do you have pictures, stories, or additional information about this park you would like to share? We'd love to hear from you. Email Rosie or call 477-1566.

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