The Violet Crown Trail is a 30-mile (48 km)[1] pedestrian and cycling trail in Austin, Texas. Established in 2006 by the Hill Country Conservancy, the trail follows Barton Creek from Zilker Park and Mopac Expressway southwestward before finally terminating at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.[2] The trail is mostly made of decomposed granite but has various links that are only suitable for hiking.

Violet Crown Trail
The Violet Crown Trail Highway 290 Trailhead.
Length30 mi (48 km)
Established2006
TrailheadsZilker Park
30°15′51″N 97°46′24″W / 30.26415°N 97.77325°W / 30.26415; -97.77325 (Violet Crown Trail, northern trailhead)
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
30°11′09″N 97°52′14″W / 30.18573°N 97.87050°W / 30.18573; -97.87050 (Violet Crown Trail, southern trailhead)
HazardsRattlesnakes
Trail map
Map

Trailheads

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Future expansion

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Plans call for the Violet Crown Trail to extend from the Wildflower Center to the Onion Creek management area in Hays County.[3] Construction of SH 45 in 2020 has already provided a connection for the trail to the SH 45 Trail running along the highway.[4] Long-term plans call for an eventual extension to the city of San Marcos.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Step by Step Guide to Long Anticipated Violet Crown Trail". 19 August 2015.
  2. ^ Violet Crown Trail
  3. ^ Violet Crown Trail
  4. ^ "Watch a great video of the 45SW trail and VCT connection! - Violet Crown Trail".
  5. ^ "Update on Violet Crown Trail | San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance". 23 May 2011.
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