Austin to Manor Trail
The Austin to Manor Trail is a multi-use cycling and pedestrian trail in Travis County, Texas, United States. Spanning approximately, the trail provides a continuous off-road connection between northeastern Austin and the suburb of Manor and follows the proposed Capital Metro Green Line, linking to the larger Southern Walnut Creek Trail system.
History
The trail was conceived as part of the City of Austin's 2014 Urban Trails Plan, intended to expand the city's active transportation network and improve regional connectivity.Construction progressed in two phases:Section 1 : A concrete path that opened in 2014, connecting to the Southern Walnut Creek Trail and traversing the Decker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.Section 2 : A addition, completed in 2024.
Funding sources included the 2012, 2016, and 2020 City of Austin Mobility Bonds, a CAMPO grant, and a Travis County interlocal agreement. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completed trail was held at Ben E. Fisher Park in August 2024.
Route
The trail begins near Daffan Lane in eastern Austin, meeting the Southern Walnut Creek Trail, and travels northeast through the Decker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. It proceeds along or near Decker Lane, passes by Walter E. Long Park, and eventually parallels a Capital Metro freight rail corridor. The trail terminates at Ben E. Fisher Park in Manor.The concrete path is 10–12 feet wide, mostly flat, and suitable for bicycles, pedestrians, and wheelchairs. Portions operate as a rail-with-trail adjacent to active tracks.