In 1978, I returned from a year as an infantry company in Korea, and began an assignment as an AROTC instructor at the University of Texas. A friend suggested I should try running the trail, and I was hooked immediately. I ran the Capitol 10K in 1979, and followed it with the Texas Relays Marathon. Since then I have accumulated 30,000 running miles, many of them on the trail. I have also walked the loop many times with my camera, the critters and vistas always fascinating.
Shake up your Wednesday nights with Music on the Trail—a free live music series right on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. Every week in October, the Rainey Street Trailhead lawn transforms into Austin’s coolest outdoor concert spot, featuring incredible local musicians.
Join The Trail Conservancy and Latino Outdoors for a free family-friendly fishing event at the Holly Fishing Pier on the Butler Hike and Bike Trail. No experience necessary - Latino Outdoors will provide basic fishing instruction, and all fishing poles and bait will be provided. All ages are welcome!