Past event — This event ended 6 days ago.
Hike Barton Creek Greenbelt from Spyglass Trailhead to Seismic Wall and Back
About the event
We'll hike a total of 5-6 miles on an out-and-back portion of the Barton Creek Greenbelt from the Spyglass Trailhead to the Seismic Climbing Wall near Loop 360. This section of the Greenbelt trail is mostly level with a packed dirt surface and many rocky areas. We'll be walking at a moderately brisk pace for a good exercise hike. There are several areas with dramatic limestone cliffs. We will pass a few climbing walls including the popular Gus Fruh Wall within the first mile from the Spyglass entrance. We will continue on the main trail to turn off on the trail heading toward the Via Fortuna trailhead. We will leave this and follow a well shaded trail toward the climbing wall across from the 360 trailhead. We will cross and then head back toward Spyglass. There may also be a possible 'alien' sighting. I then plan to move to the creek bed for a great view of the Seismic wall on the way back to Spyglass and the possibility of tacos.
We'll meet by the large sign "Spyglass Trailhead at Barton Creek Greenbelt". There is plenty of street parking along Spyglass Drive.
There is a reasonable amount of shade along this route. Still, please bring plenty of water.
No pets please.
Taco Deli across the street from Spyglass trailhead entrance if anyone wants to get together for lunch after the hike.
Map of Barton Creek Greenbelt: [untitled (austintexas.gov)](https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Parks/GIS/Barton_Creek_GBelt_Web_Map_reduced.pdf)
Participants will sign a Liability Waiver at the trailhead. You may view the waiver document here: [SCSignUpSheet2020.pdf - Google Drive](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S8IYE_keInnzSOmV_E60I6p3yeYQt9tj/view)
