| Alt Names |
Oak Shores Drive Motorcycle Trails, Turkey Creek Trail |
| DESCRIPTION |
This small park offers about 9 miles of trails for motorcycles and mountain bikes. Quads, horseback riding and hiking are prohibited, as are overnight camping and campfires. Almost all of the trails are winding single track with mostly unbanked turns and repeated rock-step climbs. Smaller children or novices may find some of the initial sections a bit of a challenge, but once you get going these trails are fairly tame. The parking area is huge, with shaded picnic areas and basic restrooms. A kiosk at the entrance has a trail map and regulations for self pay. Nearby Emma Long Park has camping, swimming, hiking and boating opportunites on Lake Austin. The park is open daily from 7am-10pm.
***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (March 2010)
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Austin, TX |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 30º 20.588' W 97º 49.621' |
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From: Austin, TX
1) Take Hwy 360 (Capitol of Texas Hwy) to exit for 2222
2) Turn north off the exit ramp, continue about .5 miles
3) Turn left onto City Park Rd., continue 3.7 miles
4) Turn left onto Oak Shores Dr., continue .9 miles
5) Look for a large green sign on the left, turn here and follow to staging area. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
all single track trails, beautiful forest, large parking area |
| Cons |
small area, day use only, no camping or campfires |
| Rating |
 Very Good
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
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| TERRAIN |
| Miles Of Trail |
9 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
650 to 800 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 None |
| Hard Pack |
 Mostly |
| Sand |
None |
| Mud |
 Little |
| Dust |
Little |
| Rocks |
 Some |
| Trees |
 All |
| Steep Hills |
 Few |
| Water Crossings |
None |
| Small Jumps |
Few |
| Large Jumps |
None |
| Berms |
Few |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
All |
| Roads |
None |
| Intersections |
Some |
| Rider Traffic |
Few |
| Shade |
 Many |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
None |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Little |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
No |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
No |
| Noise Limit |
Yes |
| Night Riding |
No |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| ATVs |
Prohibited |
| UTVs |
Prohibited |
| 4x4s (registered) |
Prohibited |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
No Restriction |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
Prohibited |
| Horseback |
Prohibited |
| Camping |
Prohibited |
| Campfires |
Prohibited |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
No Restriction |
| Firearms |
No Restriction |
| Law Enforcement |
Some |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Camping Fee |
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
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| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (NW) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (NW) |
| Water |
1-5 Miles (SW) |
| RV Hookup |
1-5 Miles (SW) |
| RV Disposal |
1-5 Miles (SW) |
| Campground |
1-5 Miles (SW) |
| Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (NW) |
| Swim Area |
1-5 Miles (SW) |
| Water Body |
1-5 Miles (SW) |
| Boat Ramp |
1-5 Miles (SW) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Austin Parks And Recreation
P.O. Box 1088
Austin, TX 78767
(512) 346-1831
(512) 974-2000
www.ci.austin.tx.us
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| Emma Long Metropolitan Park Trail Photo |
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| The trails here are narrow single track throughout. |
| Emma Long Metropolitan Park Trail Photo |
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| There are some stepped rock climbs like this to keep it interesting. |
| Emma Long Metropolitan Park Trail Photo |
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| This is an example of one of the chunkier parts of the trail. There are many sections similar to this. |
| Emma Long Metropolitan Park Trail Photo |
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| The parking and staging area for the trails is large and wide. There is a kiosk with a trail map near the entrance. |
| Emma Long Metropolitan Park Trail Photo |
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| For large portions of the loops, things smooth out considerably. There are some low hanging branches to watch for. |
| Emma Long Metropolitan Park Trail Photo |
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| There are one or two sections with larger rocks to play on. This one was near the parking lot. |
| Emma Long Metropolitan Park Trail Photo |
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| Many of the trails have sort of an abrupt start like this, but the trails themselves are fairly tame and easy overall. |
| Emma Long Metropolitan Park Trail Photo |
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| A view of the main staging area. |
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| The restrooms are on the north end of the parking lot. |
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| This is shaded day use area is located in the northwest corner of the staging area. |
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| Another example of some of the "rock steps" on the trail. |
| Emma Long Metropolitan Park Trail Photo |
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