Some stunning views along Farm to Market Road 170 are found just over the next hilltop.
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Hilltop
I have been to this location once before at nighttime. I decided to give it a try at sunset to check out this unique view of Round Rock.
Doug Sahm Hill
In the same vicinity as the Long Center for the Performing Arts is a park with a small, steep hill that has a nice view of downtown Austin. If you take the circular path to the top of Doug Sahm Hill, you will be rewarded on nice sunny days.
Cross on the Hill
I just noticed this lighted cross today for the first time. It is a forty foot tall, free standing structure built by the New Hope Community Church. If you climb to the top of the hill, there is a great view of the City of Round Rock. Imagine the sunrises you could catch from here, looking East over the city. I may have to return early some morning.
Rising Moon
If you wait for the right moment, the sky will turn to a most beautiful violet color, and the moon will deliberately rise above the hilltop.
Hill of Life – Hike to Sculpture Falls
Due to the cold, wet weather and the late start for my hike, I kept it fairly short (a little over 3 miles round trip). Once you reach the 6.25 mile marker, you will begin to hear the splashing water of Sculpture Falls. Follow your ears, and you will be rewarded with one of Austin’s best free swimming holes. If we have had a recent rain, the water will be clear, cool, and inviting. This is a great picnic spot on a nice warm day (unlike the day we experienced today). 🙂
Hill of Life – Trail Map
After work today, I drove over to the Barton Creek Greenbelt to hike the Hill of Life. Conditions were less than grand, with the temperature at 37 degrees and an overcast sky with intermittent sprinkles. The good news was that there were only a few people on the trail. The Hill of Life is a great workout – I climbed 551 feet on the trail according to the GPS on my phone. Despite the cold weather, I had to shed my jacket before I got back to the top of the Hill. It was awesome!
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