Hamilton Greenbelt is a 5.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Austin, Texas that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from April until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
birding
hiking
nature trips
walking
views
Hamilton Greenbelt Lakeway Hike is a 3.3 mile trail located near Lakeway, Texas. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This is a great trail, but many pictures and reviews are obviously about Hamilton Pool, and not the greenbelt.
This location is actually called "Hamilton Greenbelt" not "Hamilton Pool". Hamilton Pool is also very nice but it is a different hike (not this one).
pros
* almost completely canopied with trees so plenty of shade even at peak sun time
* there is both easy pressed gravel road trail and scramby single track to choose from
* the main trail head at Lohman's crossing has a very nice parking lot, new bathrooms, and free cold purified water dispenser to fill up your hydration container
* if you choose the single track routes you'll almost always have the hike entirely to yourself
* very well kept and marked trails
* its free
* its never crowded
* people who live around and frequent this greenbelt are friendly and respectful
cons
* none really
about routes
* if you stick to the easy pressed gravel trails there's only about 4 to 5 miles of options
* if you go onto the single track trails you'll have about 7 or 8 miles of options to play with
A great, relaxing trail.
Gorgeous place to visit. One thing to remember to make a reservation and keep in mind that swimming is not always allowed due to bacteria. We enjoyed just being there, it was terrific!
If you get there easy the wait isn't too bad and the view is amazing. The park is regulated to have a relatively small amount of people. Great for photography.