more stats
2,877 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
00:03:37
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
00:03:37
Avg time

Emergency Only Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Purgatory Creek Natural Area
    San Marcos, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    San 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.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Emergency Only?
      Emergency Only has 26 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 631 ft to 660 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Emergency Only?
      Emergency Only is 2,877 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Emergency Only?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Emergency Only. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Emergency Only? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Emergency Only are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Emergency Only?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Emergency Only. The trail is 2,877 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Emergency Only?
      Emergency Only is a moderately popular trail. There have been 295 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 300 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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