Riverplace Nature Trail

Austin, United States

4.4/5

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Distance

5.41 miles

Elevation Gain

768 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Riverplace Nature Trail (Panther Hollow and Canyon Trails) is a great hike that's almost 6 miles, making for a great workout close to Austin, Texas.

This is a great trail to get some exercise close to downtown Austin, Texas. The trail at Natural Preserve at River Place is well maintained and has stairs and plenty of elevation gain to make your legs a little wobbly by the time you get back to your car. The trail is a 5.5-mile out-and-back hike, but you can turn around and head back to your starting point if this distance is more than you'd like to tackle.

Be sure to bring plenty of water as this trail can get hot in the warmer months. And keep in mind that this is an out-and-back hike, so you'll have to put in the hard work on the way back as well.

This trail is dog friendly. Please keep your dogs on leash.

Keep in mind, there are $ fees per hiker to access this location.

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Riverplace Nature Trail Reviews

Erin Newman-Mitchell

Riverplace Nature Trail

09/28/20

This was a peaceful and beautiful hike. When the creek is flowing there are several beautiful springs along the trail. It also makes for a decent exercise and is mostly shaded! Due to the virus and drought, it hasn't been that popular of a trail as it usually is. There is also no entrance fee currently.

5.0

Noemi Schlosser

Riverplace Nature Trail

04/28/19

This is a really great trail but they recently started charging. It’s $10 per person & an additional $10 per dog. It’s outrageous but my guess is they’re trying to ween out the public. It’s in a private neighborhood.

5.0

Charles Thomas

Riverplace Nature Trail

08/25/16

Easily my favorite trail in Austin. Get there early though! It gets crowded. I would show up 7-730 am.

5.0

Marti Chance

Riverplace Nature Trail

05/21/16

Nice neighborhood trail, the little fern offshoot was very pretty. My dog loved all the swimming opportunities closer to the trailhead. If you're looking for a secluded hike this probably isn't your best bet, we saw many other trail runners, hikers and pups on a Saturday morning.

4.0

Marcelino Rubio

Riverplace Nature Trail

03/13/16

So much stairs!!! I loved this challenge and would definitely recommend. The trail was right alongside the river and was just beautiful. Jogging while getting to hear the water flowing is the best!

4.0

Ashley Richards

Riverplace Nature Trail

02/22/16

Good trail. Little waterfall on it. Not that long though.

4.0

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