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Hill of Despair loop from Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

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Mountain biking trails
United States
Texas
Travis County
Austin

Hill of Despair loop from Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

Hard

2.7

(17)

42

riders

Hill of Despair loop from Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

00:45

8.93km

80m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.10 km

Main Water Crossing at Walnut Creek

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There are a bunch of creek crossings in Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park; some have bridges and some require some rock hopping. This is the main water crossing and is a …

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6.51 km

Hill of Despair

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The Hill of Despair is a 1,368-foot singletrack trail located in Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park. It features a 56-foot elevation gain, averaging a 4% grade, with a maximum grade of …

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8.93 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

1.06 km

550 m

200 m

Surfaces

7.53 km

550 m

373 m

217 m

107 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 5 July

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25°C

29 %

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