Hill Of Life
Austin, Texas
| Address: | Hill of Life, 1710 Camp Craft Rd, Austin, TX 78746, USA |
| GPS: |
30°16'26.6"N 97°49'31.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Texas |
Hike and Swim
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Austin, Texas
- Head south on Congress Ave toward W 5th St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto W Cesar Chavez StPass by the lake (on the left in 0.3 mi)(1.5 mi)
- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for TX-1 Loop S and merge onto TX-1 Loop S (2.8 mi)
- Take the exit toward Texas 360 Loop N/Capital of Tx Hwy (0.1 mi)
- Merge onto Frontage Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto TX-360 Loop N (2.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Scottish Woods Trail (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Surrey Hill Dr (0.1 mi)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Camp Craft Rd (0.1 mi)
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