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Originally Posted by arbeiter
Kevin, where the hell is Mount Lucus? what an uninviting name. Travis Peak is interesting, it's on 1431 as you go towards Marble Falls, and there's actually a sign - for a moment, if you squint your eyes, you could be in California.
Another thing about Austin's terrain that confuses many people is that the hilliest parts are below the escarpment line, meaning you can't really see them from many parts of the city. It's more of a drop off, then a valley (where Lake Austin is), then it rises back up again.
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That is so interesting that you mentioned that. I have met people who have lived in Austin for a year and didn't know that the west side was so hilly, for the reason you state. They had not had time to drive in that direction from their part of town. It really sneaks up on you as you reach the edge of the plateau. My favorite place to take business visitors is to the end of Greystone Dr., take a left, and then another left, and the world falls out from under you, and you're still right in Austin. Most are incredulous when we reach the edge. Of course, if you cross the river on Mopac Expwy heading southbound and look to the right, you can't miss the spectacular views of the hills and bluffs, and you're just west of the edge of downtown at that point.