Tips
Zachary
January 12, 2024
Hiking
Purgatory Creek has many miles of trails, most of which are shaded. You can venture along the top of the dam for views of the area, cool off by the creek, and explore the network of forests and fields easily accessible from San Marcos. You get a mix of well packed and rocky trails.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Purgatory Creek Natural Area
5.0
(1)
20
hikers
13.1km
03:25
90m
90m
Hike the moderate 8.1-mile Dante's Trail Loop in Purgatory Creek Natural Area, featuring varied terrain and scenic canyon views.
Moderate
18
hikers
11.3km
02:56
80m
80m
Hike Dante's Trail, a moderate 7.0-mile loop in Purgatory Creek Natural Area, featuring diverse terrain and shaded paths.
Moderate
15
hikers
5.63km
01:27
20m
20m
Hike the easy 3.5-mile Dante and Beatrice Trail Loop through the woodsy Purgatory Creek Natural Area in San Marcos, Texas.
Easy
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Elevation 190 m
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