Highly recommend getting up here for a decent morning walk with some spectacular vantage points and views of the Colorado River. Wear some good walking shoes and be sure to take your camera.

Just a quick few minutes drive from UT, Mount Bonnell offers incredible views of the Colorado River.

This is up in the hills outside Austin overlooking one of the lakes and looks down at some huge, fancy homes. When you arrive, you have a choice of stairs or a winding trail; take the winding trail as there are great views along the...More

Mount Bonnell is basically a huge hiking trail version of a staircase. You go to the top of the mountain and there is a great scenic view of the lake and homes around Austin. If you go to Mount Bonnell I highly suggest checking out...More

Ample parking and nice hike up stairs and along the river; there is a side entrance that doesn’t include stairs. The fact that General Custer had also picnicked here was fun; the trees and bushes blocked most of the views except for the far distance.

On the main entrance, there are a lot of stairs to climb, so please keep this is mind. The other entrance down the hill has gradual hiking up the hill which is not as steep. With that being said, you will love the view! I...More

A short hiking trail with great views of the Colorado River and Austin, Texas. We started our hike with rock steps, then views of homes which were fair; we took the gradual way down which had several spots with great views of the Colorado River....More