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Steep incline leading to beautiful views.


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Map Key

0.9

Miles

1.4

KM

76%

Runnable

5,269' 1,606 m

High

5,034' 1,534 m

Low

242' 74 m

Up

236' 72 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

34%

Max Grade (19°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Need to Know

Restrooms are just down the road from the trail start. Indian Lodge at the end of the road, deep in the park, has a restaurant.

Runner Notes

Loose rock is the only true concern. Great for a trail run.

Description

The trail starts next to the wildlife viewing area with a nice big copper-looking sign. The trail immediately launches into a steep incline gaining about 200 feet in 0.4 miles. Once at the top where the grade begins to lessen, the trail opens up to stunning views of the valleys and mountains off in the distance.

The McDonald Observatory is also in view at the top. At this point, the trail has a soft decline for approximately 0.25 miles before starting the steeper descent, using switchbacks, to the bottom. Once at the bottom of the hill, the trail ends approximately where the Headquarters Trail starts.

Flora & Fauna

Cactus.

Contacts

Shared By:

Quinn Banas

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  4.5 from 2 votes

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  4.5 from 2 votes
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#150

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#9,177

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Photos

View from the top of Montezuma Trail looking out at the McDonald Observatory.
Jul 12, 2019 near Fort Davis, TX
Mountain View
Jul 8, 2021 near Fort Davis, TX
Start of Montezuma Quail Trail.
Jul 12, 2019 near Fort Davis, TX
Valley views.
Jul 12, 2019 near Fort Davis, TX
Looking north on the trail.
Jul 12, 2019 near Fort Davis, TX
Montezuma Quail Trail start.
Jul 12, 2019 near Fort Davis, TX

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