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1.0 mile
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-96 ft
Descent
00:07:45
Avg time
-95 ft
Altitude change
813 ft
Altitude min
908 ft
Altitude max
908 ft
Altitude start
814 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
367 ft
Distance climb
3,632 ft
Distance down
1,086 ft
Distance flat
00:07:45
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45 Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Austin Trail Network (SATN)
    Austin, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #9323 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40661 in Trail Running
    • #47507 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

As the name implies, this is a flowier bit of the 45 right-of-way trails. It is not as twisting, but the trees are always present and looming. The good news is you are mostly going downhill the whole way.

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Sep 13, 2023 @ 1:03pm
Sep 13, 2023
Sep 13, 2023 @ 6:04am
Sep 13, 2023
 reporter Light rainfall early 9/13. If there is dirt caking to tires, please turn back.
May 11, 2023 @ 4:37am
May 11, 2023
Dec 30, 2022 @ 4:56pm
Dec 30, 2022
 Some damp mud in places, but mostly dry.
Oct 10, 2021 @ 3:17pm
Oct 10, 2021
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Directions to 45-flow trailhead (30.181840, -97.900210)

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        SW SATN Sampler
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        2021 SATN LizardSlayer
        ★ 3.7 • 25 miles • 760 ft • 32 • Loop •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 45 Flow

        ▼ Where is 45 Flow located?
        45 Flow is located in South Austin Trail Network (SATN), Austin, Texas, United States. It is part of the South Austin Trail Network (SATN) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.18184, -97.90021.
        ▼ How hard is 45 Flow?
        45 Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for 45 Flow?
        45 Flow has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 813 ft to 908 ft.
        ▼ Is 45 Flow a point to point trail?
        45 Flow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is 45 Flow?
        45 Flow is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on 45 Flow?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on 45 Flow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 45 Flow?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 45 Flow are:
        • July (67 activities)
        • August (55 activities)
        • April (37 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access 45 Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to 45 Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride 45 Flow?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride 45 Flow. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is 45 Flow?
        45 Flow is a very popular trail. There have been 2,617 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,555 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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