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2,776 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:05:55
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
673 ft
Altitude min
720 ft
Altitude max
694 ft
Altitude start
719 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-5.4%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
1,375 ft
Distance climb
535 ft
Distance down
748 ft
Distance flat
00:05:55
Avg time
Upper Dante Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPurgatory Creek Natural Area
San Marcos, Texas -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerSan Marcos Parks and Recreation Department
This trail twists and turns through the trees and along a dry creek with excellent scenery. Though mild elevation wise, there are some rocks and a rocky creek crossing to add some challenge. This trail is appropriate for less experienced riders as long as you realize there may be a need for a few small sections of hike a bike. Intermediate and above riders will have no issue at all.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 13 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 20, 2026
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Directions to upper-dante trailhead
(29.883630, -97.977810)
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Where is Upper Dante located?
Upper Dante 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 29.88363, -97.97781.
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How hard is Upper Dante?
Upper Dante is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Dante?
Upper Dante has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 673 ft to 720 ft.
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Is Upper Dante a point to point trail?
Upper Dante is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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