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Dante's Trail

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 3.8 (12)
  1. Areas
  2. TX
  3. …Central Texas
  4. …San Marcos
  5. Purgatory Creek Natural Area
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“The main trail of Purgatory Creek Natural Area connecting the south and north trailheads. ”

Zander Göpfert
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Map Key

4.1

Miles

6.6

KM

Point to Point

721' 220 m

High

608' 185 m

Low

291' 89 m

Up

224' 68 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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

Local Club: San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance (SMGA)

Jul 21, 2024: Moments of Nature: June-July 2024

Jul 21, 2024: There’s a New Trail in Town!

Jul 21, 2024: My Getaway: A Conversation with Minette Marr

Land Manager: City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation

Shared By:

Zander Göpfert with improvements by Diana B
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  3.8 from 12 votes

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in Purgatory Creek Natural Area

#11131

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  3.8 from 12 votes
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#1

in Purgatory Creek Natura…

#209

in Texas

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Check-Ins

Mar 2, 2024
Kevin McClemens
4.1mi — 1h 32m
Jun 19, 2020
Caitlyn Mccormick
Friday morning cardio
Jun 6, 2020
Amy Evenson
Rocky trail, mostly shaded, with portions closed for restoration. Great hike with easy elevation gains.
May 22, 2020
Joshua Hill
May 5, 2020
Steven Buehler
Nov 10, 2018
Martin B
Did portion of trail looping back via Beatrice trail 8mi
May 29, 2018
Danny Laurel
Feb 18, 2017
Max Bialick

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