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1,811 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
00:02:57
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
885 ft
Altitude min
893 ft
Altitude max
885 ft
Altitude start
892 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-0.6%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
627 ft
Distance climb
82 ft
Distance down
1,102 ft
Distance flat
00:02:57
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Junction 42 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Southwest Williamson County Regional Park
    Leander, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #178894 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Narrow, dirt with some rock obstacles.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to junction-42 trailhead (30.565520, -97.757560)

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        Routes with this trail

        26
        SWCRP N2S Shady
        8 miles • 281 ft • 10 •
        Southwest Williamson County Regional Park North to South Shady
        26
        SWCRP N2S Shady
        8 miles • 281 ft • 9 •
        Southwest Williamson County Regional Park North to South Shady
        25
        Southwest Williamson County Regional Park 1
        9 miles • 228 ft • 12 • Loop •
        9 mile out & back loop at Williamson County Regional Park

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Junction 42

        ▼ Where is Junction 42 located?
        Junction 42 is located in Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, Leander, Texas, United States. It is part of the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.56552, -97.75756.
        ▼ How hard is Junction 42?
        Junction 42 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Junction 42?
        Junction 42 has 6 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 885 ft to 893 ft.
        ▼ Is Junction 42 a point to point trail?
        Junction 42 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Junction 42?
        Junction 42 is 1,811 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Junction 42?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Junction 42. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Junction 42?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Junction 42 are:
        • July (10 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
        • January (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Junction 42? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Junction 42 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Junction 42?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Junction 42. The trail is 1,811 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Junction 42?
        Junction 42 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 38 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 40 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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