Amazing trail! Lots of inclines and declines. Be prepared for your calves and quads to get a…read moreworkout. Really good trail. Lots of nice places to stop and enjoy the elements. It's of natural creeks. The sound of running natural water is so relaxing. Extremely beautiful. If you are biking be careful because there are some low spots that will take you head off if you are a tall rider and not paying attention. The Lakeway police are really nice and will let you park at their police station. Great for walking, biking and or meditation. I really enjoyed his ride. With all the inclines and declines you can definitely burn some calories fast. I highly recommend this trial is you are visiting Lake Travis or live in the area. I will definitely be stopping here next time I am in Lake Travis! Very nice trail!

Great spot for a jog and hike with the family! There is plenty of parking, though it can get pretty…read morecrowded on weekends. The bathrooms are clean, and the walking trails are beautiful. It's very family friendly, and there are pickleball courts a short ways away.

Nice park area for the kids. Appears well maintained although we were only in the SCUBA area and…read morethe playground. Bring water, several of the water fountains were out of order. Apparently they broke after the freeze but still haven't been fixed so that's a bummer.

Mansfield Dam Park located in Austin, Texas, is a beautiful lakefront park that offers a relaxing…read moreoutdoor experience. The park is located on Lake Travis featuring spectacular panoramic views, access to boating and water sports, and areas for picnics. Park visitors can swim in a designated cove, go fishing, launch boats and water skis onto Lake Travis or simply have a delightful picnic in the great outdoors. The park is well-maintained and includes amenities such as playgrounds, picnic tables, barbecue grills, restrooms, and walking trails. It also has a scuba diving area to observe fish, marine plants and other items underwater. The park also provides life jackets, which you do not see very often. In addition, there is an EMS helicopter pad available for air evac if an individual gets hurt at the park. You could easily spend an entire day at Mansfield Dam Park. The park is so serene and calming with wide views of Lake Travis. It was a great place to meditate and reset.

Since moving to Texas, I have searching for a good bike shop for my Specialized bike. I found one…read morebut it's down in Austin and that's a bit of a drive living up in this area. I recently had a flat and needed to get a new tube and tire. Searching for a local bike shop, I came across Trek Bicycle. I was able to bring my bike in and the guaranteed I would have it back the next day. They also helped me decide to go "tubeless", something I had never considered before. All of the people who work there are very friendly and helpful. After getting the new tires, I decided to take the bike back for a full tune-up. It had been more than a year since the last tune-up. When I received the bike back, it was like getting the bike again for the first time. It was immaculate. And you can always tell how smooth the ride is after getting it back from a tune-up. What else can be said other than they do amazing work, it's easy to get your bike in and they are pretty good at getting the bike back to you as quickly as possible. I can't recommend this shop highly enough for the quality of the work they perform and the great staff working here.

Knowledgeable and great service. They did a great job tuning up my old mountain bike.read more

Mark is awesome! This review is a few months after he serviced my bikes and they are still…read moreperforming perfectly. I connected with him about old school BMX bikes and he really knows his stuff from back then and now. He even showed me the process of bleeding the brakes for my ebikes which seems like an art in itself. I'd estimate I won't need to have them serviced for another 4 to 5 years based on my usage and the service he provided. Great service, as long as they keep this quirky mechanic around. Thanks Mark!

Mark was great! He showed up in his mobile repair van early and did a great job. My bike is about…read more25 years old and needed lots of attention.....new tires, new brakes, etc. He told me of cheaper places I could go if I was interested but I like supporting small businesses. He took the tire off and loaded it into my car for me. Super convenient service he provides. Easy to schedule service.

Nice clean shop, professional and knowledgeable service. I went in basically clueless needing a…read morefew tuneup supplies, I was kindly pointed to the correct items needed! I was directed to their website {https://www.bikealotaustin.com} for tutorial videos and even a bike-lane map for austin, interactive like google maps! I will definitely be back for all my bike needs!

Fantastic business!! I took wheel in to get new tube. They showed me how the tire had…read moredeteriorated and needed to be replaced then or really soon but they let me decide - no high pressure sale tactics. I would not have noticed this if all I did was get a new tube. They replaced tire while I waited - service seldom found today. I am most impressed by Bikealot and will drive farther from my home to patronize them instead of going to the nearby bike shop.

I wouldn't call this a hiking trail but it's more or less a granite path that winds around the…read moreGalleria and through to the neighboring subdivision. Sadly I see quite a bit of trash I often pick up on the side across Bee Cave Pkwy. But it's fun to ride my bike or walk from the house to do some grocery shopping at Whole Foods or pick something up from a local boutique. One of the many reasons I love living in the area. But for great nature hiking I have a stunning trail from my back yard through the preserve in our hood that takes me to Lake Austin.

They say the Hill Country Galleria is a dog friendly place, and they're pretty right. We brought…read morethe dog out and sure enough, the main strip had shops with water bowls out front. My wife and daughter went into the Barnes and Noble, so Ranger and I took off around the pond out by 71. It was a pleasant walk. The path seems well used and decent. It wasn't outrageous, but it wasn't poorly conceived.

Mr.James is great. I came in with multiple concerns about my bike and he fixed me up a quote that…read moresuited my budget while prioritizing what issues needed the most attention. He works very fast and efficiently my bike was practically finished within the same day! I would definitely recommend his shop to anybody seeking bike maintenance.

This is a brand new bicycle shop here in austin. I think this is going to turn out to be one of the…read moremore popular bicycle shops in the city. They are near a winery and there's a pizza shop and a arcade all within walking distance. The owner is pretty young guy, so you got to love young entrepreneurs. Of all the places for a person to start a business, he decided to start it here in Austin even though he is from houston. They will sell the sit down tricycle type of bike, it's actually called a TerraBike. I brought three bikes and he got them in quick, the pricing was great, comparable to other bike shops. I got great updates about my bike especially when a part had to be ordered and that's no fault of his, I just had to wait for the part to get here. I did see that there were other people that were here the same day of the grand opening like me so hopefully word is getting out. They also sell other items inside if you are interested in accessories for your bike. I saw a wide variety of bikes in there so it doesn't really matter what you have, if it is a cycle, I'm sure that he can work on it. Every time I come in here I seem to learn something new about a bicycle because this guy is doing something from scratch. It's cool to see a artist working at his art /craft.

Purchased the 2.5 hour tour of Austin. We had a wonderful time with Mike. Just a fun and witty guy…read morewho makes sure your having a good time and moving at a comfortable pace. He knows Austin and Texas history, exactly what we were looking for but didn't know we would find it on a bike tour of the city. I would definitely recommend the quality of the bikes, helmets, ease of booking on line and the fabulous employee! Thank you Mike for an enjoyable afternoon.

Did the 3 hour bike tour. Mike is fantastic!! We learned a lot of Austin history and had the best…read morelocal barbecue. Made a few stops at scenic and historic spots to take pictures. Great way to see the city!!

needed a front rotor and caliper bolts to get the bike up n rolling again. mike understood and…read morehandled everything quick even with several customers in the shop at the time. havent been to crossroads since the last location but they will always have my business. thx again guys

My friend and I flew into San Antonio to do the Spa Girl Tri with a local girlfriend. We needed…read morebikes for the event and the staff at Crossroad bikes quickly said "yes, we will take care of rentals for you." And boy did they! The bikes and helmets were ready for us on time. They helped us adjust them for a perfect fit and made sure we had an emergency kit strapped on the bike. Extremely professional and courteous. Highly recommend this business!! Thank you!!

The River Place Nature Trail is the perfect combination of breathtaking scenery and an opportunity…read morefor a great workout. The trail is known for its steep elevation changes, lush greenery, and tranquil water features. This trail is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts and fitness evangelists. The trail winds through dense vegetation with a mix of wooden steps, rocky pathways, and shaded stretches. One of the biggest attractions is the seemingly endless staircase sections. Looking up from the bottom, those steps appear to climb straight into the heavens. I was mentally preparing myself for the challenge when I spotted a sign that changed everything: "Beware of Snakes. Stay on the designated trail." Excuse me...what?! Will a snake know whether or not I'm on the designated trail? I'm thinking no. Those slithering little noodles of doom that can inject venom and potentially ruin your entire day or your life? At that moment, my inner adventurer immediately became my inner safety officer. Mission status: Abort. Abort. Abort. Instead, we claimed chairs overlooking the pond and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings from a much safer distance. It was incredibly relaxing...except for the part where I spent a good portion of the time imagining snakes conducting secret meetings somewhere in the bushes. All humor aside, River Place Nature Trail is absolutely beautiful. The scenery is stunning, the atmosphere is serene, and for those brave souls who aren't distracted by reptilian concerns, it's an excellent hiking destination. As for me, I'll admire it from the comfort of a chair with a clear view of the ground. There is a fee to walk the trials. If you do not pay the fee, please feel free to donate to the trail fund. This is a very well-maintained trail.

Nice canyon trail in the middle of the neighborhood. Glad that small piece of nature is preserve…read moreinstead turning into someone's backyard. 2.5 mile one way. It said it has a lot of steps (2736) but they are not continuous so don't worry. There isn't a overlook but at the hill top u can see over the valley a little bit. I started around lunch time . 11am. 89F. Maybe because I was little sick but I drank 24fl oz of water at 2mi mark. So bring more water if u plan on going back. Which will be a 6mi total hike. I see people being kids so it is not very difficult. Scenery: currently Texas is under a drought so all the creek is bone dry as u can see in my pictures. There many different of plants u can see along the path. Flowers and berries too. $10 during peak hours which I assume is weekend. And for parking, you can just park on the street