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4,091 ft
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:06:42
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
630 ft
Altitude min
671 ft
Altitude max
630 ft
Altitude start
650 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
1,991 ft
Distance climb
1,411 ft
Distance down
650 ft
Distance flat
00:06:42
Avg time

Limbo Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Purgatory Creek Natural Area
    San Marcos, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79549 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114825 in E-Biking
    • #99390 in Trail Running
    • #137795 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,133 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #882 in E-Biking
    • #1,242 in Trail Running
    • #2,138 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department

This trail is rated black due to sections of fairly large unavoidable rocks. These are easily walked by the less experienced rider and and it trail that most can enjoy. Great tree canopy makes for cooler riding during the heat of summer. It would be considered boarderline between blue and black but out of caution so less experienced riders don't get in over their head, it is displayed as black. This trail is easiest riding in the direction shown on the map.

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Rock gardens

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 333 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Limbo Loop located?
      Limbo Loop 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 29.87395, -97.96429.
      ▼ How hard is Limbo Loop?
      Limbo Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Limbo Loop?
      Limbo Loop has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 630 ft to 671 ft.
      ▼ Is Limbo Loop a point to point trail?
      Limbo Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Limbo Loop?
      Limbo Loop is 4,091 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Limbo Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Limbo Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Limbo Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Limbo Loop are:
      • October (18 activities)
      • March (16 activities)
      • November (12 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Limbo Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Limbo Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Limbo Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Limbo Loop. The trail is 4,091 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Limbo Loop?
      Limbo Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,167 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,266 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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