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Horse Trainer's Cabin

Horse Trainer's Cabin

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Horse Trainer's Cabin

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McKinney Falls State Park

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Location: Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States

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Alex Foxfield

August 16, 2022

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These ruins were once inhabited by John Von Hagen, Thomas McKinney's horse trainer. It was constructed in the early 1850s and John managed the thoroughbreads until he moved to New York in 1873. The cabin is visited as part of the Onion Creek Hike and Bike Trail.

Wandern in Norddeutschland

August 28, 2022

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Alex ment "thorougbreds" :-)

Alex Foxfield

February 3, 2024

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These ruins were once inhabited by John Von Hagen, Thomas McKinney's horse trainer. It was constructed in the early 1850s and John managed the thoroughbreds until he moved to New York in 1873. The cabin is visited as part of the Onion Creek Hike and Bike Trail.

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Onion Creek Hike and Bike Trail

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Hike the easy 3.0-mile Onion Creek Hike and Bike Trail in McKinney Falls State Park, featuring scenic creek views and the Upper Falls.

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McKinney Lower Falls – Williamson Creek Overlook loop from McKinney Falls State Park

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Onion Creek – McKinney Lower Falls loop from McKinney Falls State Park

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States

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