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Dante's Trail

 
 5 votes
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  2. TX
  3. …Central Texas
  4. San Marcos
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Length

4.1 Miles 6.6 Kilometers

98%

Runnable

Elevation

291' 89 m

Ascent

-224' -68 m

Descent

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

721' 220 m

High

608' 185 m

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Conditions

All Clear 4 days ago
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“The main trail of Purgatory Creek Natural Area connecting the south and north trailheads.”

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Overview

Dogs: Leashed

Description

This trail is the main trail that goes all the way from the south trailhead to the north trailhead in Purgatory Creek Natural Area. Some sections are mellow and smooth while others are a bit steeper and have some rocks and roots.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation

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Apr 14, 2018
Katie Deaver
Nice woodsy trail with some variety (trees, wildflowers, rocks, roots). Not much elevation change but a fun, interesting run. 10mi — 2h 00m
Jan 20, 2017
Michael King
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  3.6 from 5 votes

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in San Marcos

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in Texas

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