more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
147 ft
Climb
-112 ft
Descent
00:13:26
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
747 ft
Altitude min
804 ft
Altitude max
750 ft
Altitude start
784 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
2,546 ft
Distance climb
2,365 ft
Distance down
548 ft
Distance flat
00:13:26
Avg time

Pack Trail (S) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pace Bend
    Austin, Texas
  • AKA
    Back Side Powerline Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #257201 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123838 in E-Biking
    • #333867 in Trail Running
    • #110921 in Hiking
    • #28541 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,136 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #1,123 in E-Biking
    • #4,122 in Trail Running
    • #1,462 in Hiking
    • #368 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Travis County Parks

This is the south end of the Pack Trail which follows along the west side powerlines. It is typically ridden south to north but can be ridden either direction. It has three 50 to 80 foot punchy climbs with a bit of recovery between each. Great for XC training. The entire Pace Bend trail system holds up well on light to moderate rain. After a rain, the Pack Trail and other more exposed trails in the system dry out quick (within 24hrs) and are very ridable.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 100 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pack Trail (S) located?
      Pack Trail (S) is located in Pace Bend, Austin, Texas, United States. It is part of the Pace Bend trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.44562, -98.03157.
      ▼ How hard is Pack Trail (S)?
      Pack Trail (S) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pack Trail (S)?
      Pack Trail (S) has 147 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 112 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 747 ft to 804 ft.
      ▼ Is Pack Trail (S) a point to point trail?
      Pack Trail (S) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pack Trail (S)?
      Pack Trail (S) is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pack Trail (S)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pack Trail (S). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pack Trail (S)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pack Trail (S) are:
      • September (7 activities)
      • December (7 activities)
      • February (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Pack Trail (S)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pack Trail (S) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pack Trail (S)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Pack Trail (S). The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pack Trail (S)?
      Pack Trail (S) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 267 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 278 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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