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2,877 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
00:04:06
Avg time
29 ft
Altitude change
631 ft
Altitude min
660 ft
Altitude max
631 ft
Altitude start
659 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-0.6%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
2,592 ft
Distance climb
108 ft
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat
00:04:06
Avg time
Emergency Only Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPurgatory Creek Natural Area
San Marcos, Texas -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerSan Marcos Parks and Recreation Department
This is a service road for the City of San Marcos. It is posted where it connects to the road that it is NOT a park access and is only a service road. This trail is not to be ridden unless absolutely necessary. It would be a good route to take to get to pavement in the event of an emergency though.
Access Info Restricted Access
For emergency use only. This is NOT a trail to be ridden except in an emergency.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 67 rides
- Last: Jul 9, 2026
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(29.875700, -97.979490)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Only
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Where is Emergency Only located?
Emergency Only 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 29.8757, -97.97949.
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What is the elevation gain for Emergency Only?
Emergency Only has 8 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 192 m to 201 m.
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Is Emergency Only a point to point trail?
Emergency Only is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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How long is Emergency Only?
Emergency Only is 877.0 m long. The trail type is doubletrack.
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