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144 ft
Distance
-3 ft
Descent
00:04:25
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
653 ft
Altitude min
656 ft
Altitude max
656 ft
Altitude start
653 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
-1.9%
Grade min
85 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:04:25
Avg time

Malacoda Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Purgatory Creek Natural Area
    San Marcos, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53825 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79673 in Trail Running
    • #74415 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • 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 short, rocky trail is the access trail for Malacoda

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Malacoda Access

        ▼ Where is Malacoda Access located?
        Malacoda Access 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 29.87444, -97.98349.
        ▼ How hard is Malacoda Access?
        Malacoda Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Malacoda Access?
        The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 653 ft to 656 ft.
        ▼ Is Malacoda Access a point to point trail?
        Malacoda Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Malacoda Access?
        Malacoda Access is 144 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Malacoda Access?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Malacoda Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Malacoda Access?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Malacoda Access are:
        • May (13 activities)
        • April (11 activities)
        • July (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Malacoda Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Malacoda Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Malacoda Access?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Malacoda Access. The trail is 144 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Malacoda Access?
        Malacoda Access is a moderately popular trail. There have been 191 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 593 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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