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      South Austin Trail Network is a system of interconnected greenbelts tucked away into the suburbs of Southwest Austin Texas. Many of these trails are leftovers from an era when his land was owned by ranchers and indeed you will find many barbed wire fences crisscrossing through the network, some embedded into the trees that have grown in around them. Residents of Circle C, Legend Oaks, Western Oaks, Shady Hollow, and numerous other neighborhoods consider this system their backyard.

      The individual greenbelt trail systems have been cleverly linked together using underpasses and drainage tunnels, with few pavement miles or road crossings required to complete an epic ride of 25 miles or more. The primarily intermediate terrain is mostly cross country with mild elevation and many rock gardens along the over 100 miles of single track. This is a network tailor made to the cross country shredder who wants to work on fitness and endurance; however, there are multiple features that will thrill even the advanced rider looking to get rowdy. Meridian Bowl and the drop on E Spank come to mind.

      The network is mostly unsanctioned by the City of Austin at this point in time; however, the Maxwell Slaughter Creek Trail is official, and is a great representation of the areas native blackland prairie.

      This network is often recommended to beginners, and it is definitely more mellow than some of the other popular riding areas in Central Texas; however, it is easy to get lost, and you may find yourself walking more rock gardens than you anticipated. For that reason, SATN is often best experienced with a guide, or with a handy navigation app.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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      Access Info:
      Popular Trailheads: Escarpment Blvd @ Escarpment Spillway. ATX Bikes. Maxwell Slaughter Creek Trail, The Veloway.
      Disclaimer:
      Most of the trails in this network are not official trails sanctioned by the City of Austin.
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      Region Details
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      • 183
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      Region Status
      Open as of 1 day

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      319
      Trails Mountain Bike
      341
      Trails E-Bike
      203
      Trails Horse
      6
      Trails Hike
      333
      Trails Trail Running
      334
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      2
      Total Distance
      118 miles
      Total Descent
      4,369 ft
      Total Vertical
      472 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,003 ft
      Reports
      1,840
      Photos
      154
      Ridden Counter
      66,334

      Photos of South Austin Trail Network (SATN) Mountain Bike

      10 |
      Oct 26, 2024 @ 9:58am
      Oct 26, 2024
      trail: Super Bowl
      19 |
      Sep 19, 2024 @ 6:01pm
      Sep 19, 2024
      24 |
      Sep 19, 2024 @ 6:00pm
      Sep 19, 2024
      29 |
      Jun 15, 2024 @ 9:19pm
      Jun 15, 2024
      24 |
      Jun 15, 2024 @ 9:16pm
      Jun 15, 2024
      29 |
      Apr 20, 2024 @ 5:30pm
      Apr 20, 2024
      trail: Chip Chop II
      47 |
      Feb 19, 2024 @ 10:02am
      Feb 19, 2024
      trail: Chip Chop II
      42 |
      Feb 19, 2024 @ 9:58am
      Feb 19, 2024

      Videos of South Austin Trail Network (SATN) Mountain Bike

      Loop around at 2X Speed, normal is 12min
      5:15 | 163 | Jul 6, 2020
      South Austin Trail Network - E-Spank [Reverse]...
      trail: E Spank
      5:31 | 505 | Jun 10, 2022 , Austin
      SATN Sessions: Episode 1
      2:06 | 311 | Nov 23, 2021 , Austin
      Trail Feature: Triple Dip - South Austin Trail...
      trail: Triple Dip
      2:21 | 319 | Jul 4, 2021 , Austin
      South Austin Trail Network - Northbank - Trail...
      trail: Northbank
      6:05 | 355 | Jun 28, 2021 , Austin
      Trail Feature: Escarpment Spillway - South...
      0:05 | 376 | Jun 13, 2021 , Austin
      SATN Mountain Biking (9) - Rocky Madness,...
      trail: Drip Drop
      12:45 | 252 | Jun 12, 2021 , Austin
      SATN Mountain Biking (9) - Rocky Madness,...
      12:45 | 306 | Jun 12, 2021 , Austin

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      Lwtrailtrail45Edited for clarity: "45 Trail" consists of a...
      Dec 6, 2024 @ 6:40am
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike336117 miles4,344 ft33 miles472 ft
      #85#361591,8404138,634
      E-Bike20357 miles2,369 ft18 miles436 ft
      #40#1411,7363787
      Horse62 miles26 ft1,260 ft138 ft
      430
      Hike333113 miles4,186 ft31 miles472 ft
      #62#341,8341634
      Trail Running334113 miles4,186 ft31 miles472 ft
      #63#331,83413,532
      Dirtbike/Moto2
      #2594302
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