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The Bull Creek Preserve, North Cat Mountain
85° · Partly cloudy nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 am
Things to do in Austin

ParkNorth Cat Mountain

The Bull Creek Preserve

  • 4.2170 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 10 pm

Bull Creek Preserve is a peaceful, tree-lined greenbelt with limestone banks, clear swimming holes, and shaded walking trails. Expect tranquil nature walks, bird and wildlife viewing, and scenic creekside spots ideal for picnics, light hiking, and photography — bring water shoes and expect uneven terrain. It’s a low-cost outdoor escape popular with families, hikers, and dog owners looking for fresh-air relaxation near Austin.

Quick answers

The Bull Creek Preserve in short

When is The Bull Creek Preserve open?

Every day, 6 AM–10 PM.

When is the best time to visit The Bull Creek Preserve?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is The Bull Creek Preserve indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is The Bull Creek Preserve?

Bull Creek Greenbelt Trail,Austin, TX 78750.

Right now · 3:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Better tomorrow at 7 am.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Open till 10 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

85°

Partly cloudy

Feels
89°
Rain
1%
Wind
4mph
  1. 4pmOvercast84°
  2. 5pmOvercast83°
  3. 6pmOvercast80°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 10 pm
monday
6 AM–10 PM
tuesday
6 AM–10 PM
wednesday
6 AM–10 PM
thursday
6 AM–10 PM
friday
6 AM–10 PM
saturday
6 AM–10 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–10 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 The Bull Creek Preserve
  2. 2 Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt · 6 min
  3. 3 Bull Creek Greenbelt Upper · 14 min
  4. 4 Irving and Hazel Memorial Trail · 15 min
  5. 5 Inga VanNynatten Memorial Trail · 18 min
Bull Creek Greenbelt Trail, Austin, TX 78750(opens the map)DirectionsTo North Cat MountainCall+15129721682Websiteaustintexas.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.2from 170 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Jogging
  • Picnics
  • Walking trails
  • Scenic views
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Water all day.

Your full outfit
  • WaterThe whole time