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2,838 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:04:19
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
624 ft
Altitude min
668 ft
Altitude max
624 ft
Altitude start
633 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-7%
Grade max
9.3%
Grade min
1,106 ft
Distance climb
1,001 ft
Distance down
702 ft
Distance flat
00:04:19
Avg time

Nimrod Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Purgatory Creek Natural Area
    San Marcos, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65861 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109926 in E-Biking
    • #84770 in Trail Running
    • #94912 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #943 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #758 in E-Biking
    • #994 in Trail Running
    • #1,183 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • 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

Nice single track with quite a bit of rock. This trail is considered by many to be a black trail due to the rocks. If you are not a technical rider, it would be best to not ride this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 100 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 532 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Oct 26, 2024 @ 8:59am
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Sep 25, 2024 @ 4:56pm
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Sep 21, 2024 @ 7:56am
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Sep 24, 2023 @ 4:06am
Sep 24, 2023
 A large boulder that has rolled into the top of Nimrod may change rider's times if trying to hit PRs.
Sep 9, 2023 @ 12:56am
Sep 9, 2023
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on Oct 26, 2024
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      13
      TDSM
      ★ 5.0 • 22 miles • 1,170 ft • 20 • Loop •
      Sample great single track throughout San Marcos in one ride.
      11
      Typical Locals Ride
      6 miles • 208 ft • 6 • Out & Back •
      This is a fairly typical route that locals take to get 6 miles or so. There are rocky sections on Dante...
      8
      Purgatory cruise
      7 miles • 308 ft • 4 • Out & Back •
      A good ride at Purgatory Preserve
      4.0 ★★★★★
      1 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 100%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nimrod located?
      Nimrod 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 29.87121, -97.96672.
      ▼ How hard is Nimrod?
      Nimrod is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nimrod?
      Nimrod has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 624 ft to 668 ft.
      ▼ Is Nimrod a point to point trail?
      Nimrod is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nimrod?
      Nimrod is 2,838 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nimrod?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nimrod. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nimrod? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nimrod are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nimrod?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Nimrod. The trail is 2,838 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nimrod?
      Nimrod is a very popular trail. There have been 2,304 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,041 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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