Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk

A waterfront out-and-back covering the full Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk between its connected land entrances.

Distance
2.6 mi · Out & back
Time
55 min
Surface
Precast concrete deck planks and paved approaches
Grade / hills
Mostly level boardwalk; approach grades vary

Start

International Shores boardwalk access, 1820 S Lakeshore Boulevard
Directions

Route

  1. Start at the Boardwalk access near International Shores and South Lakeshore Boulevard.
  2. Follow the continuous waterfront boardwalk east, staying on the main Butler Trail alignment.
  3. Continue to the eastern land connection near Lakeshore at Pleasant Valley Road.
  4. Turn around at the land connection and follow the boardwalk back to International Shores.

Good to know

This route doubles the official 1.3-mile boardwalk length for the return trip. It is a busy shared pedestrian and bicycle facility with exposed sun and concrete-plank joints.

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