Walk For A Day Trail

Austin’s newest hiking trail – 30 miles along the Barton Creek Greenbelt

Although most would agree that land conservation benefits our community in many ways, it is an ongoing challenge to provide equitable, accessible opportunities to experience conservation first-hand. The relationships between people and the land are often best fostered by outdoor recreation and regular interactions with the natural world.

HCC's Project Manager, Butch Smith, explaining WFAD to the rest of the staff.

Imagine a trail system through Hays and Travis counties where one could run, hike or bike for an entire day! Envision trails surrounded by cool clean streams, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking views. This vision is becoming a reality, as HCC has begun strategic planning to complete land acquisition and construct what will comprise a regional “Walk-for-a-Day” trail system.

The trail will begin at Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) and meander for approximately 30 miles through The Barton Creek Greenbelt, urban environments and several historic Texas ranches now owned and managed for water-quality and wildlife habitat by the City of Austin.

Our partners on the Walk For A Day Trail include:

Walk For A Day - July 7, 2010

• American Youthworks E-Corps
• Austin Parks Foundation
• City of Austin
• City of Sunset Valley
• Hays County
• Hill Country Trail Runners
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
• National Parks Service
• The Real Estate Council of Austin
• Texas Parks & Wildlife
• Texas Department of Transportation
• University of Texas McCombs School of Business

Also check out the City Of Austin Walk For a Day page

Walk For a Day in the News

Support the Trail

Butch and Jim Innes exploring the trail

Hill County Conservancy and its partners continue to plan a conceptual route for the trail system and will convene a group of stakeholders to garner public input in 2009. To provide financial support for the “Walk-for-a-Day” trail system, visit our Get Involved page.