more stats
1,165 ft
Distance
00:01:17
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
600 ft
Altitude min
603 ft
Altitude max
600 ft
Altitude start
604 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-1%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
167 ft
Distance climb
115 ft
Distance down
879 ft
Distance flat
00:01:17
Avg time

SYNC Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Purgatory Creek Natural Area
    San Marcos, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #171360 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126902 in E-Biking
    • #417529 in Trail Running
    • #424069 in Hiking
    • #59496 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,136 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #1,223 in E-Biking
    • #4,923 in Trail Running
    • #4,908 in Hiking
    • #1,073 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • 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

Just a short, gravel trail following Purgatory Creek behind the large apartment complex.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 111 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 250 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is SYNC Trail located?
      SYNC Trail 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 29.86745, -97.95936.
      ▼ How hard is SYNC Trail?
      SYNC Trail is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ Is SYNC Trail a point to point trail?
      SYNC Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is SYNC Trail?
      SYNC Trail is 1,165 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on SYNC Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on SYNC Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access SYNC Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to SYNC Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride SYNC Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride SYNC Trail. The trail is 1,165 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is SYNC Trail?
      SYNC Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 527 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 954 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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