North Austin · Running route

Walnut Creek Park Running Route

Distance: 6.6 mi
Route: Northern Walnut Creek Trail
Area: North Austin

Run it, send your Strava link, unlock the medal — free.

The Northern Walnut Creek Trail is a wide, paved greenway in North Austin that links Balcones District Park with Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park. The Park Mile route is the 6.6-mile out-and-back on the trail — creek views, pedestrian bridges and plenty of shade.

The route

Distance: about 6.6 miles out-and-back.
Terrain: wide concrete trail with gentle rollers.
Want dirt? Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park has miles of natural-surface trails to explore.

Tips

A shared-use path — keep right and watch for cyclists.
Good long-run option when the lake trail is crowded.
Bring water on hot days; fountains are limited.

How to unlock the Walnut Creek Park medal

Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Walnut Creek Park medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.

Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.