Austin Texas Mountains

Mount Bonnell

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Visit Mount Bonnell in Austin and explore the limestone height, rising 775 ft above sea level. Take part in one of the most popular tourist attractions offering … See more

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Sep 12, 2024
Climb the stairs to the overlook the take the trail back down to the car park. Nice views 30 minutes tops. Not a must see by any means. Full review by advcards
Sep 2, 2024
Mt. Bonnell is a great spot in Austin with amazing views of the city and the Colorado River. The short hike to the top is easy for most people, and the scenery is worth it. It's perfect for a walk, o… Full review by stan2jz
Aug 1, 2024
Horrible experience . We just went for 20 mins and someone broke into the car , took all our valuables money and what not. The Austin Police did nothing about it because we did not have any suspects … Full review by Monica Bai B
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Set along the eastern banks of the restful Colorado River, Mount Bonnell's verdant headlands dominate Austin's western topogra…
cityseeker.com
Mount Bonnell , also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas…
sygic.com

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Elevation:775 ft

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Hi, can I bring a blanket for a picnic for 2 on the ground or is there not enough room?
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The ground is pretty rocky but you could probably find a place to spread a blanket for a couple people. We saw at least two picnic tables.
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Answer by Maura D · Oct 7, 2020
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What time did you hike Mt. Bonnell?
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As in how long? If so less than 10 min. It’s all steps!
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Answer by Marley R · Aug 3, 2020
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Is it best to go for sunrise or sunset?
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Either would probably be great but sunsets anywhere can sometimes be stunning! Enjoy!
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How many steps to the view? Can an older person in good shape do it??
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About 50 steps. If you’re in gods shape it should be easy
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What are the park’s busiest days/ times?
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Weekends are busy as well as weeknights. Sunday afternoons are busy but usually not terrible. There are plenty of overlooks to get camera shots without getting unwanted folks in the …
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Weekends are busy as well as weeknights. Sunday afternoons are busy but usually not terrible. There are plenty of overlooks to get camera shots without getting unwanted folks in the pic. It’s never crazy busy, but I’ve only been when there’s lots of people. I have gone to penny backer bridge, (within view of location/similar views) and it hasn’t been busy because parking is limited.
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