2.1 miles
Distance
117 ft
Climb
-121 ft
Descent
747 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
668 ft
Altitude min
682 ft
Altitude start
679 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
3,009 ft
Distance climb
3,363 ft
Distance down
4,744 ft
Distance flat

Short but fun loop among the trees. Trails were built from the ground up with sustainability in mind so they drain well. There are some rocks but nothing like areas of Purgatory. This would be a good route for someone new to mountain biking who has done a couple of off road green trails already. Don't let the blue rating scare you. The trails are rated blue due to some areas on each trail that have bigger rocks. Most are avoidable but the ones that aren't, are easily walked for those less experienced.

Detailed Description
River Recharge Outer Loop is a 2 mile popular intermediate route located near San Marcos Texas. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 117 ft with a max elevation of 747 ft then descends -121 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    2 miles
  • Altitude change
    -3 ft
  • Altitude min
    668 ft
  • Altitude start
    682 ft
  • Altitude end
    679 ft
  • Climb
    117 ft
  • Descent
    -121 ft
  • Grade max
    -8.7%
  • Grade min
    8.9%
  • Distance climb
    3,009 ft
  • Distance down
    3,363 ft
  • Distance flat
    4,744 ft

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Trails in Route

Karst Corner2,021 ft
Doline Savannah3,143 ft
Swallet Loop2,365 ft

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  1. Walk northwest on Swallet Loop.
  2. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  3. Bear right onto Karst Corner.
  4. Continue for 50 meters.
  5. Walk north on Karst Corner.
  6. Continue for 600 meters.
  7. Turn right onto Doline Savannah.
  8. Continue for 900 meters.
  9. Turn right onto Swallet Loop.
  10. Continue for 500 meters.
  11. Turn left onto The Cottages Sidewalk 2.
  12. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  13. Turn left onto Connector.
  14. Continue for 40 meters.
  15. Make a sharp right onto Service Road- Not Maintained.
  16. Continue for 100 meters.
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