Purgatory Creek Natural Area Loop
San Marcos, Texas
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Distance
7.77 miles
Elevation Gain
568 ft
Route Type
Loop
Description
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Purgatory Creek Natural Area Loop is an exciting hike through plains and cacti and into a cavern...welcome to purgatory.
Park in the dirt lot off of Hunter Road (see map) to access the trail. Trail is open year round and is dog-friendly.
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