🌅🥾 Weekend Sunset Hikes: 🌄 Purgatory Creek (San Marcos)🥾🌅

Join us for a 6.3-mile hike through Upper Purgatory Creek Natural Area, primarily along the Dante Trail. This route offers a great balance of distance, scenery, and shade, making it ideal for a solid weekend reset.

🪨 The trail weaves through packed dirt and rocky sections with gentle elevation changes, giving it just enough challenge to stay engaging without being too intense.

🌳 We’ll hike beneath tall, mature trees that have been here for generations, creating a shaded canopy that keeps things cool and peaceful. As we get closer to golden hour, the light starts to break through in the best way, giving the trail a warm glow.

🌄 At higher points, we’ll catch some beautiful views overlooking the creek below. If we’re lucky, we might spot deer moving quietly through the area, especially as the sun starts to set.

👣 This is a moderate hike, perfect for getting some solid miles in while still enjoying the scenery and good conversation along the way.

🌆 We’ll meet before the evening giving us enough time to enjoy the cooler temps and the golden hour.

All experience levels welcome! Whether you’re a regular hiker or just looking to unwind after a long week, this trail is perfect for everyone. Come solo, bring a friend, or make new connections. Let’s keep the evening hiking tradition going! 🌅

📍 Where: Upper Purgatory Trailhead (1753 Valencia Way, San Marcos, TX 78666)
📍 Meeting Point: At the trailhead next to the restrooms.
🥾 Distance: ~6.3 miles (out and back)
🕒 Duration: ~3 hours
⚠️ Terrain: Natural trail, uneven in parts, some rocky sections.
⚠️ Difficulty: Easy to Moderate – rocky sections, otherwise smooth and beginner-friendly.
🧭 Pace: ~2.7 mph (steady but social)
🐶 Dog Policy: Leashed dogs welcome
🚰 Amenities – Restrooms at Trailhead, easy parking.
🔗 Info: Purgatory Creek Natural Area

🧢 What to Bring:

• (Recommended) Sturdy hiking shoes.
• Water.
• (Recommended) Long sleeves/pants or bug spray
• (Recommended) A flashlight or headlamp.
• (Recommended) Jacket in case it gets cold
• (Required) Your adventurous spirit!

⚠️ Quick Note:
If the weather looks bad, I’ll send out a cancellation notice at least 1 hour before the hike starts.
By RSVPing, you’re confirming that you (and any guests you bring) are responsible for your own health and safety during the hike. If that’s not something you’re comfortable with, please don’t RSVP.

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