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Irving & Hazeline Smith Trail

Location: 5479 Old Spicewood Springs Rd 78731 Map

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This park is not reservable.

Size: 60.00 Acres

Amenities:
Trail Miles 1.5

The Smith Trail is an educational hike on Water Quality Land.

Description: The Matthew and Hazeline Smith Trail is now open for hiking, running and biking. Interpretive signage identifies the many plants and animals you might spot along the trail.

This trail was built through the dedicated efforts of volunteers and the Bull Creek Foundation. Please be aware that dogs, fishing, swimming and picnicking are forbidden on Water Quality Protection Lands.

For an overview of how the tract was preserved as City of Austin Water Quality Protection Lands and how the trail was built, read this article from Community Impact News.

Upcoming Events

No events currently listed for this park.

Partners and Links

Bull Creek Foundation Skip Cameron http://bullcreekfoundation.blogspot.com/

City of Austin Wildland Conservation

Gallery:

Creek Views on the Smith Trail

Hiking trail at Smith Trail

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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