more stats
3,481 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:03:45
Avg time
-27 ft
Altitude change
636 ft
Altitude min
664 ft
Altitude max
663 ft
Altitude start
636 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
4.2%
Grade min
879 ft
Distance climb
1,860 ft
Distance down
741 ft
Distance flat
00:03:45
Avg time

Ripheus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Purgatory Creek Natural Area
    San Marcos, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104581 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #124518 in E-Biking
    • #323791 in Trail Running
    • #143268 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,504 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #1,146 in E-Biking
    • #3,924 in Trail Running
    • #2,275 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department

There is a small section with some minor rock garden but otherwise this is a smooth trail.

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Rock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 172 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Ripheus Trail Reports

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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ripheus located?
      Ripheus 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 29.87446, -97.96788.
      ▼ How hard is Ripheus?
      Ripheus is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ripheus?
      Ripheus has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 636 ft to 664 ft.
      ▼ Is Ripheus a point to point trail?
      Ripheus is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ripheus?
      Ripheus is 3,481 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ripheus?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ripheus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ripheus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ripheus are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ripheus?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Ripheus. The trail is 3,481 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ripheus?
      Ripheus is a very popular trail. There have been 509 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 621 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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