Turkey Creek Trailhead — Attraction in Austin

Excellent 2.8- 3 miles of a nature trail! Beautiful scenery, a mixture of incline/ decline, elevation, water views. This is an off- leash dog trail🐾. I go to many different trails throughout Central Texas- this is hands- down the busiest trail (people and dogs) that I have been to. I went on a Saturday approx 10am start time. Would not suggest for dogs with mobility problems🐕 reactive dogs, pregnant 🤰🏾, stroller use or for newborn- 3 years old 🚼 unless the child is proficient at climbing and doing so without assistance. There are areas that you'll need to climb up or down as well as cross waters. The reason I wouldn't recommend for pregnant or young children is because the areas can get really slippery♒ and muddy from people and dogs going in and out the water or even from raining🌧 Carrying a child or being pregnant, etc not only poses a safety hazard for you but now that child as well, especially because some areas you may be inclined or declined climbing in those slippery conditions. That being said be mindful of the type of shoes 👟 you wear- more tread the better! Others have suggested keeping your feet dry is impossible- it depends on water levels🌊, amount of water movement and how well you are at maneuvering on the rocks🪨, I say plan for your shoes...

I was very surprised with the length of the trail. I did a quick search for the details of the park and saw that the length was slightly over 2 miles in its entirety. There were plenty of tangent trails to continue on or make the hike a bit longer. I was sure there wouldn't be water in the creek but was amazed to find several pools still had a decent amount of water although it hasn't rained a significant amount in a while. There are plenty of distance markers, trail maps along the route, even doggie "doo" bags supplied by the city. People are a bit sloppy with packing out what they pack in, or at least what their four-legged family members pack in and leave at their convenience. Be aware of your surroundings and where you step, as well as your overheads. There were several 'strategically' place doo-bags hanging from tree limbs in black waste bags. All-in-all, this was a very fun and energy depleting time for my pup. She is happily asleep after our romp through the woods. It is absolutely recommended to bring doggie water and bowl with you as there are stretches of trail with no creek access or only access to dry creek beds. Also, keep an eye out for the daddy long leg nests. They are quite the...

Gets a little crowded on nice days, but otherwise a good trail. Easy walk/hike, very little elevation change or difficult terrain. Nice shade so it’s not as hot as the concrete jungles close by.

There are routes you can take that will have a little more uphill, but it’s not necessary to take those if not your thing. Several low creek crossings, and often some mud and slippery rocks. Wear good shoes.

This is an Off-leash dog trail. One of the few still left in Austin. Please do your part to keep it open by picking up your own pet mess, trash, and packing it out.

Dogs run and play. They will come say hi to you. If that’s not your thing, read on.

Leashed dogs or aggressive dogs, or people who don’t like off-leash dogs should go to the leash-on trail (1/4mile down the road if coming from the city).

Please don’t bring a leashed dog to the off-leash trail, and then complain that there are dogs off leash who...