At first look, this appears like a rolling beginner's trek through the forest. It is that, but there are plenty of off-shoot trails, which can be very rocky and technically difficult. The "Hill of Life" is notoriously tricky.
Details
Location:
Austin
Length:
7.5 miles one way
Difficulty:
Beginner Advanced Expert Trails run the gamut.
Time To Allow:
Expect a 2 - 3 hour ride
Trailhead Elevation:
460
Elevation Range:
460 feet to 800
Elevation Change:
340
Season:
Portions of the trail close after rain.
Additional Details:
This trail is popular not only with bikers, but hikers and joggers. Tends to be crowded.
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