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🌳 Hike these accessible trails

Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Austin
A boardwalk along the lake with Austin's skyline in the background.
The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail is Senior City Editor London’s happy place. | Photo by ATXtoday
The outdoors are for everybody — and there are plenty of hikes around Austin that are friendly to wheelchairs, strollers, and other mobility aids. Get some fresh air on three of our favorite accessible trails.

Mueller Lake and Southeast Greenway, 4550 Mueller Blvd.
A three-mile loop around Mueller Lake Park, this trail borders waterfront seating, a playground, a food truck park, an outdoor stage, and several grassy recreation areas. Although parts of this trail are packed gravel, most of it is paved and gently sloped (5% grade or less).

Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, Multiple access points
The boardwalk running along Lady Bird Lake is a favorite recreational spot for Austinites. Several bridges crossing the lake connect the trail in multiple points, meaning the 10-mile loop can be reduced into shorter loops as needed.

Southern Walnut Creek Trail, 5200 Bolm Rd.
For a longer hike, take this 7.3-mile trail through foliage and along the water. The paved path is typically 8 ft wide and relatively flat at a 5% or less grade. The trail runs from Govalle Park to the Walnut Creek Sports Park at Johnny Morris Road and Daffan Lane.

What’s your go-to wheelchair-accessible trail? Let us know where we should explore next.

If you’re hunting for more hikes, we’ve got you. Check out our full guide to local hiking below.
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Events
Wednesday, Sept. 20
  • Vinyasa Flow for All Levels | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 10-11 a.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | $10-$15 | Join a gentle Vinyasa practice at this class from Austin-based yoga and meditation guide Collette Ouseley-Moynan.
  • Neon Trees: The Favorite Daze Tour | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6 p.m. | Historic Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St., Austin | $30 | Catch the band’s “The Favorite Daze” tour alongside Laundry Day and Silent Rival.
Thursday, Sept. 21
  • Jelly Roll: Backroad Baptism Tour 2023 | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 7 p.m. | Germania Insurance Amphitheater, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin | $23-$1,000 | Start your weekend early at this Thursday night show.
Friday, Sept. 22
  • Meet the Mayors: Quinton Lucas | Friday, Sept. 22 | 12:15-1:45 p.m. | LBJ Presidential Library, 2313 Red River St., Austin | Free | The Kansas City, MO mayor will discuss his approach to inclusive city building.
  • C.S. Lewis Onstage: “The Screwtape Letters” | Friday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Sept. 24 | Times vary | McCullough Theatre, 2390 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $63-$103 | This fast-paced show based on the C.S. Lewis satire depicts the schemes of underworld employees as they try to tempt humans on Earth.
Saturday, Sept. 23
  • “The Girl Who Became Legend” | Saturday, Sept. 23-Sunday, Sept. 24 | 2 p.m. | ZACH Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin | $16-$38 | In this commissioned work, Raina embarks on an adventure to bring a cloud back to her drought-plagued home.
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News Notes
Biz
  • Austin-based startup Ocean Infinity Inc. recently signed a contract with Norwegian energy company Equinor Wind US LLC to create one of the first offshore floating wind farms. The project, which will be located off the West Coast, is set to begin in February 2024. (Austin Business Journal)
Eat
  • Two Austin restaurants made it onto this year’s New York Times “The Restaurant List.” Este and Wee’s Cozy Kitchen — located near UT Austin — were listed as two of the best 50 restaurants in the US. (The New York Times)
Closing
  • Circle Brewing Co. will permanently close both its West Braker Lane + Elgin locations — the latter having opened earlier this year. While the 15-year-old North Austin brewery is already closed, the company will keep its Elgin facility open through Sunday, Sept. 24. (CBS Austin)
Travel
  • American Airlines’ nonstop flight between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport + St. Louis has been canceled. While the seasonal flights first stopped in May, an official recently confirmed that they will not be returning after the break. (KXAN)
Drink
  • Local bars will soon be serving up their best tropical drinks as part of Texas Tiki Week. From Thursday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 24, various Tiki Week events will take place throughout the city, including a tropical pop-up, marketplace, and tiki party. View the schedule + get tickets.
Coming Soon
  • It’s not a house, it’s a home. Waffle House’s first Round Rock location is set to open late next month. The all-day breakfast restaurant will be located at 2651 S. A.W. Grimes Blvd. (KXAN)
Community
  • The City of Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management recently launched pop-up emergency preparedness classes at library branches across the city. Take part in a large-scale class this Friday, Sept. 22 at the second annual Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair. (KXAN)
Active
  • The City of Austin is encouraging the community to get moving today for Move Your Way Day. City agencies will host a free event at Colony Park District Park from 3 to 6 p.m. featuring guided walks, health screenings, healthy snacks, and music.
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Health
  • Menopausal symptoms can show up as early as your mid-30s. Test your hormones + walk through your results with a specialist with Wellcore’s $99 At-Home Assessment Kit.*
Outdoors

This project sets the (gym) bar high

Get in a workout at the updated Butler Shores exercise area
A GIF moving through four different photos of the new exercise equipment and area.

The newly-unveiled equipment is perfect for your next workout.

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Photos by Thao Nguyen; Gif via VistaCreate

Now open: Butler Shores’ newly updated exercise area.

Completed as part of The Trail Conservancy’s Arts & Culture Plan, the Butler Shores Exercise Enhancement project features:
  • New surfacing
  • Equipment that supports ~100 types of exercise combinations
  • A seating plaza
  • A solar powered, chilled drinking fountain
Austinites can join in on a community celebration of the project this Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 to 11 a.m., where folks can explore the new equipment, enjoy the Music on Trail Series, enter giveaways, and take a community fitness class. (If you’d like to participate in the free fitness class, be sure to register.)
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The Wrap
 
Brianna Williams

Today’s edition by:
Brianna
From the editor
Hey, Austin. Nice to meet ya. I’m here for the day to help out while Figi takes some well-deserved time off.

Although I’m based in Chicago, I’ve maintained for many years now that my favorite travel experience — including international trips — was my Texas road trip back in 2017. On the way to Big Bend National Park, I stopped in Austin; Barton Springs and (of course) H-E-B were major highlights.
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