Bike Rides in Austin Perfect For Your Family
Warm weather accompanied with meandering lake trails, nomadic forest pathways, and all-around gorgeous scenery makes for fantastic bike rides in Austin, TX. Grab the kids, attach your Hamax child bike seat or bike trailer, and start your two-wheeled adventure.
Here is a list of our favorite bike rides in Austin, TX for families.
1. Veloway Park
Veloway Park is the perfect track for bikers of all skill levels. This 3.1-mile loop caters to recreational bikes and inline skaters only, making it easy to navigate your Hamax USA Trailer through without having to navigate around slower foot traffic. The track is paved but traverses through the natural terrain making it a scenic adventure.
2. Dick Nichols Park
The Dick Nichols Park Trail is great for a leisurely family ride with plenty of stops and activities along the way. This 1-mile loop trail is paved and features some gorgeous scenery, wildflowers, and a waterfall. If you’ve got a mountain bike, you can venture off the trail in hopes of seeing some natural wildlife. The Hamax carriers or bike trailers are durable enough for mild bumpy terrain while keeping the kiddos cozy. Playgrounds and picnic tables are nearby for a break or a summertime picnic.
3. Boardwalk Trail at Lady Bird Lake
In the heart of Austin is a hike-and-bike trail near Lady Bird Lake. This wooded urban trail travels through lush foliage, meanders along the water’s edge, and provides a memorable view of the skyscrapers downtown. This 10-mile trail gets more than 1.5 million visitors a year, making it Austin’s most popular and recognized recreational area.
4. Shoal Creek
When you’re looking to escape the bustling city without leaving the city limits, Shoal Creek is the place to go. This trail features the natural beauty of the creek and an abundance of recreational opportunities. The surface of the trail varies from concrete to crushed gravel to compacted dirt – for which Hamax bike seats and trailers are perfect thanks to generous suspension! During your ride, you can stop for a picnic underneath the canopy of old oak trees or hike through a small rocky canyon near the trail’s northern end.
5. Southern Walnut Creek Trail
If you’re heading to Austin’s East Side, make sure to stop at the Southern Walnut Creek bike trail. This 8-mile trail mainly travels through forestry but there will be spots where the trail connects with the YMCA, Austin Tennis Center, schools, and various parks. Your family will enjoy riding straight through or visiting some of the stops along the way. This trail is a favorite among Austin’s east side residents.
Before heading out on your next adventure on the bike rides in Austin, make sure you have everything you need by checking out Hamax accessories. And, have a great ride!
