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 …
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Mar 24, 2025
A short walk from the parking area (about 100 stairs) for some nice views of downtown and the greater Austin area. It's a pretty short trip though, as there isn't much else to see/do.Full review by Icarus4335
Mar 2, 2025
A magnificent picturesque height. In Texas’s early spring. This is a spot to frequent for peaceful people. Peace, love and unity!Full review by Joshua S
Feb 9, 2025
This is a small park in Austin (Covert Park). You can climb the stairs (100 plus) or go up a hill gradually. Views are of the lake, downtown and the surrounding hills. Parking is plenty. You do n…Full review by Pdonatyandkids
How many steps to the view? Can an older person in good shape do it??
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Depending on who you ask, there are somewhere between 100-106 steps total. A standard flight of stairs is between 13-17 steps. So, if you feel like you could climb a staircase in …
Depending on who you ask, there are somewhere between 100-106 steps total. A standard flight of stairs is between 13-17 steps. So, if you feel like you could climb a staircase in someone’s home 6 times then you’ll be fine. There are places to sit and rest on landings in between flights so. There is also a sloped path available but it’s not paved and, in my opinion, isn’t any easier than stairs.
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 …
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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