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1.0 mile
Distance
81 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:13:40
Avg time
45 ft
Altitude change
467 ft
Altitude min
512 ft
Altitude max
467 ft
Altitude start
512 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-17.7%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
1,827 ft
Distance climb
827 ft
Distance down
2,628 ft
Distance flat
00:13:40
Avg time

Big Bottom Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Walnut Creek
    Austin, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Austin

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Big Bottom is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Austin Texas. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 14, 2026 @ 2:03pm (America/Chicago)
2 days
 Loose wood/ttf structure. Slightly overgrown.
Sep 10, 2025 @ 5:56pm
Sep 10, 2025
 Overall trail is pretty good but there is a lot of fallen trees and tight turns. Take your time and enjoy some of the trails wooden bridges and ramps.
Dec 4, 2023 @ 12:09am
Dec 4, 2023
Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:13am
Aug 15, 2023
 Ground is crumbling due to dryness in places. Overgrowth is bad. Trail will need work to cut back vegetation and repair erosion.
Apr 21, 2023 @ 3:42pm
Apr 21, 2023
 Overgrown in many spots.
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        Directions to big-bottom trailhead (30.310450, -97.648390)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Bottom

        ▼ Where is Big Bottom located?
        Big Bottom is located in South Walnut Creek, Austin, Texas, United States. It is part of the South Walnut Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.31045, -97.64839.
        ▼ How hard is Big Bottom?
        Big Bottom is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Bottom?
        Big Bottom has 81 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 467 ft to 512 ft.
        ▼ Is Big Bottom a point to point trail?
        Big Bottom is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Big Bottom?
        Big Bottom is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Bottom?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Bottom. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Bottom?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Bottom are:
        • December (6 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
        • January (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Big Bottom? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Bottom are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Bottom?
        The estimated time to ride Big Bottom is approximately 14 minutes. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Big Bottom?
        Big Bottom is a very popular trail. There have been 370 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 399 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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