Matthew and Hazeltine Smith Trail

I checked out this trail for the first time today because I wanted to get some outdoor time in, but I didn't want anything too long or strenuous. This fit the bill. The trail is easy and not long. It runs along Bull Creek and there are a couple of off-shoots that lead up to areas on the creek with small waterfalls, which were nice to observe. 

There were some open meadow areas that probably will have wildflowers come Spring, so I plan to come back and check it out then.

Be warned that there is car noise from both 360 and Spicewood Springs Road, but I'm willing to put up with that for a pretty hike that isn't too far from home.

Since we got such a late start today in getting out we decided to tackle a short trail not too far from home.  What this trail lacks in length and difficulty it makes up for in convenience and features.  It's got well maintained trails, a decent waterfall and some interpretive markers to provide some insight on the people and wildlife here.

Only saw a few other people on the trail.  Though road noise is pretty prevalent the waterfall downs it all out and we had that to ourselves for some time before we were getting ready to leave.

I enjoyed this easy hike - some shady areas, little solitude, easy to access from 360.

The western part of the loop stays pretty close to the road. There were a good number of wildflowers while I was there but not much else.

The eastern part of the loop stays close to the creek. However, there are only a few places where you get a good view. I did see a few snakes.

The parking for the trail is on Old Spicewood Springs road just east of Spicewood Springs Road. The trailhead is across the street and is just a short distance from the Bull Creek Greenbelt trail. You can easily walk under Spicewood Springs to get between the two, although there is no sidewalk.