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1,631 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
00:01:29
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
1,648 ft
Altitude min
1,655 ft
Altitude max
1,648 ft
Altitude start
1,654 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-2.1%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
154 ft
Distance climb
72 ft
Distance down
1,348 ft
Distance flat
00:01:29
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Section 2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buck Creek Trails
    Abilene, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55617 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95182 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Section 2 skirts the creek while weaving in and out of a thicket. The important aspect--you arrive at the rock pile of Tech Section 1. You know what to do. No further description necessary.

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6 Months
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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 61 rides
  • Last: Aug 12, 2026
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Dec 22, 2024 @ 4:07pm
Dec 22, 2024
 reporter Excellent.
Dec 1, 2024 @ 3:25am
Dec 1, 2024
 reporter Good!
Feb 24, 2024 @ 8:09pm
Feb 24, 2024
 reporter All clear, all good.
Aug 4, 2019 @ 5:53am
Aug 4, 2019
 Large limb caught up in tree, hanging across trail at chest level (along creek, just before the rock pile near road/police academy entrance)....
Jun 29, 2019 @ 12:21pm
Jun 29, 2019
 Lots of sections are loose and washed out.
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on Dec 22, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Section 2

        ▼ Where is Section 2 located?
        Section 2 is located in Buck Creek Trails, Abilene, Texas, United States. It is part of the Buck Creek Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.50866, -99.68815.
        ▼ How hard is Section 2?
        Section 2 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Section 2?
        Section 2 has 6 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,648 ft to 1,655 ft.
        ▼ Is Section 2 a point to point trail?
        Section 2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Section 2?
        Section 2 is 1,631 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Section 2?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Section 2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Section 2?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Section 2 are:
        • February (12 activities)
        • October (11 activities)
        • December (7 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Section 2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Section 2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Section 2?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Section 2. The trail is 1,631 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Section 2?
        Section 2 is a very popular trail. There have been 654 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,164 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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