more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:08:03
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
610 ft
Altitude min
662 ft
Altitude max
662 ft
Altitude start
633 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-11.3%
Grade max
7.5%
Grade min
1,896 ft
Distance climb
1,975 ft
Distance down
2,684 ft
Distance flat
00:08:03
Avg time

Beatrice Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Purgatory Creek Natural Area
    San Marcos, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71184 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103087 in E-Biking
    • #297015 in Trail Running
    • #106060 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,027 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #617 in E-Biking
    • #3,499 in Trail Running
    • #1,369 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department

Beatrice is probably the most flowy trail in Purgatory Preserve. Most of the trail is green in difficulty with a few rock gardens and a short technical climb at the north end to make it a blue. Great tree cover and scenery following along the usually dry Purgatory Creek and lots of wildlife make this a must ride trail for all skill levels.

Tags
FlowyRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 464 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beatrice located?
      Beatrice is located in Purgatory Creek Natural Area, San Marcos, Texas, United States. It is part of the Purgatory Creek Natural Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 29.87299, -97.96872.
      ▼ How hard is Beatrice?
      Beatrice is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beatrice?
      Beatrice has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 610 ft to 662 ft.
      ▼ Is Beatrice a point to point trail?
      Beatrice is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Beatrice?
      Beatrice is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beatrice?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beatrice. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Beatrice?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Beatrice are:
      • September (26 activities)
      • April (20 activities)
      • June (19 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Beatrice? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beatrice are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beatrice?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Beatrice. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beatrice?
      Beatrice is a very popular trail. There have been 1,770 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,057 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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