Mount Bonnell

Enjoy amazing views high above Lake Austin along the Colorado River. Enjoy amazing panoramic views of Austin City area as well as numerous Vistas around the surrounding community. Can enter and exit at lower or upper trail. Lower area is accessible by about 200 steps. Ample parking along road.

Mount Bonnell offers a fantastic family outing with stunning views of the city and the Colorado River. This historic landmark, named after an early Texas newspaper publisher, provides a glimpse into Austin's past. The scenic hike to the top, while moderately challenging, is well worth the effort. The panoramic vistas from the summit are breathtaking and perfect for family photos. It's a great place to spend an afternoon, enjoying nature and creating lasting memories.

We found ourselves here at a very busy time of the day… an hour before sunset. Apparently this is an amazing place to watch the burning ball go down in the evening. We wandered around for a while and then found a place along the fence line. This is a very pretty area to walk around and look out over the river. Definitely stop by here if you find yourself in the area. I would imagine it is for sure busy every nice day around sunset time.

Best views of the river/Austin skyline and all the rich people’s houses lol. Great spot to watch the sunset or have a picnic just be prepared to climb some stairs.

The perfect place to watch the sunset over Austin! The park is easily accessible with a few stairs and the view is definitely worth the climb. It’s also surprisingly not too crowded. Perfect view over the sunset over the hills, the Colorado river and the Austin skyline. One of the best places to see it all. Would recommend everyone going to Austin to check it out.