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Old 06-20-2017, 10:34 AM
 
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I'd recommend checking out the S Lamar Blvd area; Plenty going on there if you want a night out.
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Old 06-20-2017, 11:21 AM
 
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Tip - Get used to doing the same hiking trails over and over and over.
Thats only if you dont know what you are doing. The BCGB has about 40-50 miles of trails. South austin trail network is 40 miles, forest ridge is 7 miles, st eds is about 6 miles and hooks into forest ridge

Brushy creek is about 12-15 (not including the paved trail)

walnut creek is 11 miles

north walnut creek is 3.2 imles and hooks into walnut creek

Four corners is about 30 miles and hooks into bull creek

bull creek is 6 miles

There are a bunch of other 6 mile trails such as bright leaf.

Pretty much look at a satellite map of austin. If there is a large green space then there are trails in it.
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Old 06-20-2017, 12:21 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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Thats only if you dont know what you are doing. The BCGB has about 40-50 miles of trails. South austin trail network is 40 miles, forest ridge is 7 miles, st eds is about 6 miles and hooks into forest ridge

Brushy creek is about 12-15 (not including the paved trail)

walnut creek is 11 miles

north walnut creek is 3.2 imles and hooks into walnut creek

Four corners is about 30 miles and hooks into bull creek

bull creek is 6 miles

There are a bunch of other 6 mile trails such as bright leaf.

Pretty much look at a satellite map of austin. If there is a large green space then there are trails in it.
When you live here it's pretty easy to knock all those out a few times in a few years.
I re-do those all the time and also include Colorado Bend, Perdernales Falls, Lost Maples, and Garner into the mix.
It has been nice seeing the trail system expand though.

She's coming from Montana, there is nothing like that here.
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Old 06-20-2017, 12:54 PM
 
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When you live here it's pretty easy to knock all those out a few times in a few years.
I re-do those all the time and also include Colorado Bend, Perdernales Falls, Lost Maples, and Garner into the mix.
It has been nice seeing the trail system expand though.

She's coming from Montana, there is nothing like that here.
Ill put our in town trails up against *any* city in the US, the vast majority of people are not hiking hundreds of miles a year.

And of course if you start going out of town there are many places with national forests with large trail systems in Montana, colorado, idaho, wyoming etc. that we dont have. I would love to see an effort that creates hiking corridors across the entire state.

However it is hardly "get used to doing the same trails over and over again"
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Old 06-20-2017, 01:48 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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However it is hardly "get used to doing the same trails over and over again"
I disagree. We will just have to leave it at that.
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Old 06-20-2017, 07:48 PM
 
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Hahaha yes I am in Western Montana only about 10 minutes away from National forest land...so unlimited outdoor opportunities...but I can absolutely appreciate good trails and green belts in and around the city. I have a golden retriever so anything that will get her exercise in is good with me! I will miss the non-humid climate but frigid winters get very hard as well..thank you guys for the suggestions I really appreciate them. If anyone has any other breakfast recommendations and coffee recommendations I would appreciate that as well!!
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Old 06-20-2017, 08:10 PM
 
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That doesn't narrow it down. Which National Forest?
Missoula is the Austin of Montana. Property taxes are nuts in both cities.
Traffic here sucks. Tech is the fastest growing industry.
There's always some kind of event happening here; you just have to be willing to go out and enjoy it!
It sucks that you already have housing arranged. I think that based on your background, Liberty Hill or Leander would be a good transitional area for you. I'm by no means from the country, but I have a hard time adjusting to the city life of Austin, and would prefer to live up in Leander, but I need to keep my commute time low.
Your husband is set up, but what about you? What do you plan on doing here in Austin?
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Old 06-20-2017, 08:46 PM
 
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...just wanted any and all tips about anything related to Austin ...
Most major streets and "highways" have several names. Learn them all. Most of the "highways" have traffic lights, deep breaths help when you slam on your breaks from going 60mph. Manchaca is pronounced as Man-shack. Buda is pronounced as a long u like Unicorn.
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Old 06-20-2017, 09:59 PM
 
Location: Lancaster, PA
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Old 06-21-2017, 09:00 AM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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Most major streets and "highways" have several names. Learn them all. Most of the "highways" have traffic lights, deep breaths help when you slam on your breaks from going 60mph. Manchaca is pronounced as Man-shack. Buda is pronounced as a long u like Unicorn.
THis is a good one!
Mopac is also Loop 1. When I first moved here I drove in a circle several times looking for a Mopac sign.


Also, with your dog..during they Summer they over heat fast. I have a black dog so all Summer hikes are over by 11 am. I try to plan hikes near a body of water and I pack extra water for him.
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