Violet Crown Trail Hike: 360 Trailhead to 290 Trailhead

Whoo-hoo! Time for another Hike with Maddy ATX adventure with the crew. 🌿

On our next hike, we’ll be exploring a beautiful stretch of the Violet Crown Trail, starting at the Barton Creek 360 Trailhead (the entrance next to the office building!) and ending at the 290 Trailhead.

This route offers a peaceful, mostly shaded experience through a forested area, with a more natural Hill Country feel. The trail is generally fairly flat with some gentle elevation changes and sections of rocky, uneven terrain, making it a nice balance between relaxed and active. Along the way, there are a few spur trails that lead to scenic spots along the creek, which we may explore depending on time and group interest.

We’ll be doing a 4-mile out-and-back at a social, supportive pace and will keep the group together. This is a great option if you’re looking for something approachable and grounding, with just a bit more of a workout than a paved path, but nothing too intense. The trail also follows along the Barton Creek Greenbelt, so expect a classic Austin outdoor experience and to see others out enjoying the trail as well.

View the All Trails Route Here!

A few quick details:
🕥 Start time: 10:30AM - Please arrive on time! We will start the hike after a 10 minute grace period.
📍 Meeting point: Barton Creek - 360 Trailhead (The entrance next to the office building... not the other 360 entrance!)
🥾 Distance: 4 miles (out-and-back)
⏱ Duration: ~2 hours
🐶 Dogs welcome (leashed and trail-ready!)
💧 Bring plenty of water + sturdy shoes (trail runners or hiking shoes recommended)

Whether you come solo or with friends, this is a space to connect, move your body, and enjoy nature together.

Can’t wait to hike with y’all 💛

Click this link to be directed to the 360 Trailhead parking area!