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643 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
666 ft
High Point
-9 ft
Altitude change
654 ft
Altitude min
666 ft
Altitude start
656 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-4.5%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
157 ft
Distance climb
230 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat

Captain Badger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Lakes Park
    Denton, Texas
  • AKA
    Captain badger and the rocky road
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #366335 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #177423 in E-Biking
    • #294215 in Trail Running
    • #286669 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,272 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #1,639 in E-Biking
    • #3,468 in Trail Running
    • #3,423 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

The hardest trail at the park

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BermsJumpsRock gardensRock slabsRocky

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Captain Badger located?
      Captain Badger is located in South Lakes Park, Denton, Texas, United States. It is part of the South Lakes Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.17944, -97.1321.
      ▼ How hard is Captain Badger?
      Captain Badger is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Captain Badger?
      Captain Badger has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 654 ft to 666 ft.
      ▼ Is Captain Badger a point to point trail?
      Yes, Captain Badger is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Captain Badger?
      Captain Badger is 643 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Captain Badger?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Captain Badger. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Captain Badger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Captain Badger are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Captain Badger?
      Captain Badger is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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