Mount Bonnell

"Just wanted to kill time before my flight home and found the highest point in Austin...I chose to climb the 100 and some steps to the top which wasn't bad at all.. it's beautiful at the top with a great view of the Colorado River below and the Austin City Skyline. It was very peaceful up there would be a great picnic spot. There is a trail with no stairs you can also take and it's maybe a 2 minute walk..worth the stop if your in the area.."

"Neat little hike with great views of the river or whatever situated below. Not breathtaking views, mind you, just mildly exciting. The passerby here are just part of the scenery. Pay them no mind. It is as if they are invisible and don’t exist. Last visited: Dec’ 23. In the Austin (A-TX) area. The day after X-mas. Hike is not even tiresome, and very short. You just hike up some rocks. Pass some useless folk along the way, and snap some pointless photos. At the top (I’m the only one that cared to make it), you’re treated to some dilapidated rubbish and lot of folks hanging around admiring said rubbish, and ignoring others completely. Not worth snapping photos of this sad sight, hence why I turned back posthaste. All in all, this hike is borderline worthless, but the views are passable. I’ll give it a strong D- and call it a day. Huzzah."

"The parking is a bit difficult as it's roadside parking on pretty much a neighborhood street. I would recommend trying to visit during the week while everyone's busy at work to avoid the crowds. Once you get to the top don't be afraid to walk the trails for additional views."

"Fantastic views of the city and river! A short hike up some stairs is required to reach the top, and may not be suitable for everyone, so be aware. Please pick up after yourself to keep the park clean, too many people come up to drink and leave trash everywhere! Its free, no tickets or anything like that. Parking can be limited!"

"Great view covering the colarado river and the neighbourhood. There are two hiking routes to the top of the mountain. Alternatively you can take the paved road to the top and climb the stairs as well. Great scenery."