After hiking in the area, I took a drive to see what was cooking in Lakeway. They had deer out to eat the neighborhood flowers, beautiful mushroom houses overlooking Lake Travis, sailboats enjoying the calm evening, and sunsets that looked like they were brushed with colorful paints across the skies.
There is a waterfall not far from the Hamilton Greenbelt trailhead. When the water is not flowing too strong, you can climb out on the edge and watch the fish swimming below, beneath the ferns and a few scattered wildflowers.
The Hamilton Greenbelt in Lakeway is a pleasant place to hike. I went in maybe two miles, got turned around, and then followed the sun on the way back to the trailhead. I’m looking forward to exploring this area further.
There is a very short and steep hiking trail which starts off just from the parking lot of the Triumphant Love Lutheran Church on Great Hills Trail in Austin. You descend quickly into the valley between the hills, then you get a little workout as you climb back out. The sunset views from the top are nice also.
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