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4,465 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:10:37
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
769 ft
Altitude min
789 ft
Altitude max
770 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-3.7%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
1,398 ft
Distance climb
558 ft
Distance down
2,507 ft
Distance flat
00:10:37
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Paleface Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pace Bend
    Austin, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43498 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39150 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Travis County Parks

Major Rock Garden Alert Paleface Pass one of the more challenging trails in the park due the many rock gardens. The "parallel" section of Pack Trail is a much easier and shorter option with similar end points.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 43 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 391 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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        Directions to paleface-pass trailhead (30.463420, -98.020470)
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        Pace Bend Park - The SB5+ was made for this!
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        488 | Jun 16, 2017 , Austin

        Routes with this trail

        14
        The Best of Pace Bend
        ★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 556 ft • 12 •
        This loop hits the best of Pace Bend from to Tapework and Paleface. It also passes by the little skills...
        10
        tour de pace bend
        9 miles • 606 ft • 9 •
        nice tour of mainly blue trails in pace bend park
        13
        Xterra ATX 2022
        ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 550 ft • 8 • Race •
        Xterra 2022 Race Course as provided by the race director.
        4.0 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Paleface Pass

        ▼ Where is Paleface Pass located?
        Paleface Pass is located in Pace Bend, Austin, Texas, United States. It is part of the Pace Bend trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.46342, -98.02047.
        ▼ How hard is Paleface Pass?
        Paleface Pass is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Paleface Pass?
        Paleface Pass has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 769 ft to 789 ft.
        ▼ Is Paleface Pass a point to point trail?
        Paleface Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Paleface Pass?
        Paleface Pass is 4,465 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Paleface Pass?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Paleface Pass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Paleface Pass?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Paleface Pass are:
        • April (29 activities)
        • December (22 activities)
        • May (21 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Paleface Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Paleface Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Paleface Pass?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Paleface Pass. The trail is 4,465 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Paleface Pass?
        Paleface Pass is a very popular trail. There have been 1,592 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,590 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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