After last month’s historic low temperatures, many are eager to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Maintenance crews for TTF and Austin Parks and Recreation Department worked quickly after the storm to clear any immediate damage and made sure the Trail was safe for users. But it will take time to see the longer-term effects […]
Tune in to the Trail is an innovative educational program developed through a partnership between The Trail Foundation and the Austin Independent School District. The program, while still in its pilot phase, brings customized nature-based learning to the 2nd graders at Oak Springs Elementary, a Title I school in East Austin. The Trail...
Willard Davis is an ultra-marathoner who has been running and training on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail since 1985. A true inspiration and history maker, Willard was the first African American to complete the Trans-American Race— an extraordinary 3,422-mile, 84-day run from Los Angeles to New York! He says he loves the Trail […]
We all love the Trail. It can often feel like your home away from home and, just like your actual home, things break (especially if you have more than 4 million friends over per year). When something breaks or becomes a problem, your first instinct is usually to fix it. But when your home is […]
The Trail Foundation has partnered with the Austin Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) to replace and enhance the existing exercise equipment that sits adjacent to the Trail near the PARD headquarters on West Riverside Drive. This project will replace existing items on the site including the exercise equipment, seating, and drinking...
December 20, 2019 AUSTIN— The Urban Land Institute has released its final recommendations to The Trail Foundation and Austin Parks and Recreation Department on the proposed expanded partnership and transfer of operation of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake to The Trail Foundation. ULI is a global, multidisciplinary...
FREE family-friendly celebration with live music, yoga sessions, birthday cake, a petting zoo & much more WHAT: Join The Trail Foundation as it celebrates its 15th anniversary with a fun, family-friendly Birthday Party! The free outdoor event will feature refreshments and birthday cake; live entertainment from Austin musician Mr....
The Trail Foundation names new executive director to lead growth AUSTIN—The Trail Foundation, the nonprofit organization that works to protect and enhance the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, the 10-mile path through the heart of Austin, has named a new executive director. Heidi Cohn, director of development for Austin-based Hill Country...
Join The Trail Foundation for its First-ever “Tails at the Trail” Pet Safety Initiative! Dress your dog in a Halloween costume and receive free, pet-friendly ice “scream,” as well as pet safety tips for the Trail!* Complimentary photos will be provided! Vic Mathias Shores (formerly Auditorium Shores) The Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake Saturday,...
Everybody knows it: Trail dogs are cooler. Man’s best friends love the Trail as much as we do – in fact, many a loyal canine running partner has his or her name immortalized in the commemorative bricks at Lou Neff Point. During the dog days of summer, it’s important to help your pet avoid overheating, dehydration and sunburn....
Kids on Bikes in Parks is a free cycling event presented by Violet Crown, The LeadOut Foundation, and The Trail Conservancy. We have a closed course of 1000 ft of grassy parkland for children ages 5-15 to ride their bikes on. We will have open track time with experienced cyclists present to teach lessons and at the top of every hour, we will have timed laps for kids to test themselves and track their progress.
Location: 1920 E Riverside Drive, Suite A-120 PMB 223 Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 1-855-44-TRAIL
The Trail Conservancy is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID: 87-0699956.
Join us for the 20th Annual Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita 5K Fun Run on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Purchase your tickets now and save! Prices increase on May 8.