more stats
492 ft
Distance
-5 ft
Descent
00:00:32
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
816 ft
Altitude min
822 ft
Altitude max
822 ft
Altitude start
817 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-3.1%
Grade max
253 ft
Distance down
240 ft
Distance flat
00:00:32
Avg time

The Trident Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Austin Trail Network (SATN)
    Austin, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #173129 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101400 in E-Biking
    • #134551 in Trail Running
    • #140356 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,158 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #574 in E-Biking
    • #2,002 in Trail Running
    • #2,204 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This shortcut trail is named for the popular junction point at Javier's Honeymoon and Aesthetic.

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  • 6 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 147 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 1,315 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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The Trident Trail Reports

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Nov 4, 2024 @ 6:44am
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Feb 25, 2024 @ 12:50am
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Sep 13, 2023 @ 1:10pm
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Sep 13, 2023 @ 6:09am
Sep 13, 2023
 reporter Light rainfall early 9/13. If there is dirt caking to tires, please turn back.
May 5, 2023 @ 3:32pm
May 5, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Trident located?
      The Trident is located in South Austin Trail Network (SATN), Austin, Texas, United States. It is part of the South Austin Trail Network (SATN) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.19837, -97.87228.
      ▼ How hard is The Trident?
      The Trident is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Trident?
      The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 816 ft to 822 ft.
      ▼ Is The Trident a point to point trail?
      The Trident is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Trident?
      The Trident is 492 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Trident?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Trident. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Trident? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Trident are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Trident?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride The Trident. The trail is 492 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Trident?
      The Trident is a very popular trail. There have been 5,372 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,433 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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