Uphill – Brushy Creek Trail loop from Brightwater Park

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Uphill – Brushy Creek Trail loop from Brightwater Park

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Uphill – Brushy Creek Trail loop from Brightwater Park

01:53

30.8km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 45 m for 97 m

After 30.6 km for 140 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.60 km

Uphill

Highlight • River

Long uphill climb!

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5.71 km

The Lake Creek Loop Trail is a smooth dirt trail that branches off of the main Brushy Creek Trail and gets right up next to the water. This is the most popular trail in Brushy Creek Lake Park and features some picnic areas and open space right off the side of the path.

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6.12 km

Bluebonnet Field at Brushy Creek Lake Park

Highlight • Natural

Brushy Creek Lake Park features multiple large pavilions, lots of open space, and a pretty big parking lot. There's easy trail access to get down to the water, too.

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6.56 km

Brushy Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Brushy Creek Trail is a little over 7 miles in total and connects to a bunch of other trails and paths in the city. The trail is mostly paved with a few patches of crushed-gravel and a lot of bridges. The trail also goes through a handful of parks that offer different parking options so that you can start your walk from a number of spots.

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8.61 km

Brushy Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

plenty of trails to go onto!

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19.7 km

Waterfall at Twin Lakes Park

Highlight • Waterfall

With pavilions, playgrounds, lakeside paths, cabins, and a load of other recreational offerings, Twin Lakes Park is a really popular park and trailhead in Cedar Park. The western terminus of the Brushy Creek Trail starts/ends on the north side of the water, and there are a number of other nature paths and commuter trails that convene here.

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19.9 km

Twin Lakes Lower Pool

Highlight • Lake

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21.7 km

Brushy Creek Greenbelt

Highlight • Trail

This 13-acre greenbelt offers miles of trails through a lush, tree-filled area. With both paved and dirt trails, you can mix up your run depending on how you're feeling. You'll also have the chance to enjoy Brushy Creek as it meanders through the area.

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