more stats
299 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:01:22
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
541 ft
Altitude min
552 ft
Altitude max
552 ft
Altitude start
548 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
6.5%
Grade min
112 ft
Distance climb
112 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:01:22
Avg time

Chaparral Trail Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Onion Creek Metropolitan Park
    Austin, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #308487 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #231999 in E-Biking
    • #404087 in Trail Running
    • #314957 in Hiking
    • #30725 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,804 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #2,342 in E-Biking
    • #4,798 in Trail Running
    • #3,833 in Hiking
    • #393 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Loop is a biking trail that goes up an incline about 8 feet, turns to run along the edge of the ridge, then drops off the edge. Drop is about 3 feet down to a tilted rock slab, and then off again to the bottom of the trail. Loop is one way.

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Rock slabs

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 28, 2026 @ 10:34pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 28, 2026
Unable to reach
Mar 24, 2023 @ 5:32pm
Mar 24, 2023
Oct 30, 2022 @ 6:56am
Oct 30, 2022
Until someone goes through here with a chainsaw, this loop will remain unridable due to overgrowth.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chaparral Trail Loop located?
      Chaparral Trail Loop is located in Onion Creek Metropolitan Park, Austin, Texas, United States. It is part of the Onion Creek Metropolitan Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.16543, -97.74828.
      ▼ How hard is Chaparral Trail Loop?
      Chaparral Trail Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chaparral Trail Loop?
      Chaparral Trail Loop has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 541 ft to 552 ft.
      ▼ Is Chaparral Trail Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Chaparral Trail Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chaparral Trail Loop?
      Chaparral Trail Loop is 299 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chaparral Trail Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chaparral Trail Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chaparral Trail Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chaparral Trail Loop are:
      • February (1 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Chaparral Trail Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chaparral Trail Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chaparral Trail Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Chaparral Trail Loop is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 299 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Chaparral Trail Loop?
      Chaparral Trail Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 21 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 44 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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