The Violet Crown Trail began as a vision in 1998 to create the first regional trail system in Central Texas. After nearly 20 years of strategic land acquisition and planning, it’s on its way to becoming Central Texas’ newest hike and bike trail. The trail will provide a unique recreational experience as it passes through the urban wildlands of the Barton Creek Wilderness Park, the City of Sunset V
alley and eventually into Hays County. Along its route, the trail will connect scenic natural areas to neighborhoods, shopping centers, a library and public parks. Passing near the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, the Violet Crown Trail will head south, winding through the rolling countryside of the City of Austin’s Water Quality Protection Lands in a uniquely natural setting. The Violet Crown Trail represents the greater vision of Hill Country Conservancy’s work to get people out on the land. Surrounded by wildlife, clean streams and breathtaking views as it runs through land preserved by HCC and its partners, the trail will give users an opportunity to experience these conservation lands for the first time.
