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873 ft
Distance
-31 ft
Descent
00:00:56
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
682 ft
Altitude min
715 ft
Altitude max
715 ft
Altitude start
682 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-7.5%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
837 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:00:56
Avg time

Minos Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Purgatory Creek Natural Area
    San Marcos, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86459 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83125 in Trail Running
    • #33112 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department

The trail is a short trail between Upper Dante and Styx. Quite rocky so if you are a beginner or do not enjoy technical riding, you would be best to stay on Upper Dante to the parking lot.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 49 rides
  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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Sep 13, 2020 @ 12:58pm
Sep 13, 2020
 A little damp but good riding
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Minos

        ▼ Where is Minos located?
        Minos 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 29.88385, -97.9821.
        ▼ How hard is Minos?
        Minos is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Minos?
        The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 682 ft to 715 ft.
        ▼ Is Minos a point to point trail?
        Minos is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Minos?
        Minos is 873 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Minos?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Minos. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Minos?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Minos are:
        • March (24 activities)
        • May (5 activities)
        • November (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Minos? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Minos are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Minos?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Minos. The trail is 873 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Minos?
        Minos is a moderately popular trail. There have been 266 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 334 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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