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Onion Creek Trailhead, Onion Creek Forest
85° · Partly cloudy nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 am
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ParkOnion Creek Forest

Onion Creek Trailhead

  • 4.7100 reviews
  • Free

A peaceful, leafy trailhead perfect for easy hikes, birdwatching, and cycling along Onion Creek. Expect shaded paths, creekside scenery, and picnic spots — ideal for families, dog walkers, and anyone seeking a quick outdoor escape. Bring water and sturdy shoes; facilities are basic but the natural setting is the main draw.

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Onion Creek Trailhead in short

When is the best time to visit Onion Creek Trailhead?

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 Onion Creek Trailhead indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Onion Creek Trailhead?

7001 Onion Creek Dr,Austin, TX 78744.

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

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

85°

Partly cloudy

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

The next five days

Best time to go

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Onion Creek Trailhead
  2. 2 Onion Creek Greenbelt · 16 min
7001 Onion Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78744(opens the map)DirectionsTo Onion Creek Forest

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

4.7from 100 reviews

Known for

  • Morning walks
  • Jogging
  • Picnics
  • Walking trails
  • Scenic views
  • Dog friendly

The feel

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

Around Onion Creek Forest

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Water all day.

Your full outfit
  • WaterThe whole time