Stairmaster Stroll

The trailhead at Big View features a boardwalk along the pond before the trail disappears into the brush.

User: Austin Explorer - 7/24/2010

Location: River Place Nature Trail

Rating: 4stars

Difficulty: 3point5stars

Solitude:

Miles Hiked: 5.00 Miles Elapsed Time: 3 hours, 23 minutes

Comments:

Came back after about a week to complete this trail and it was worth it even with the high temperature and humidity today.

Why is this log rating the hike higher than my last visit? Because I finally got to the Upper Panther Trail segment where the roughest terrain is! I was surprised by the amount of elevation gain on the trail here. Lots and lots of stairs certainly made this trail a challenge to construct.

I spotted about six deer crossing the path at one point. Don't expect too much real solitude though, the trail is well used.

Interestingly, the trailheads have a set of wooden dowels that can serve as hiking poles. Feel free to grab one and return it to the holder at whatever trailhead where you end your hike.

Overall, this might very well be one of the better and toughest trails in the Austin area.

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