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Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Overview: Purgatory Creek Natural Area is rated 4.7/5 from 739 Google reviews. This city park offers a network of trails and loops for short or very long hikes, with most trails shaded and featuring signs. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade, water, and restrooms nearby. Downsides: Some reviews mention inconsistent cleanliness.

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4.7(739 reviews)

Overview: Purgatory Creek Natural Area is rated 4.7/5 from 739 Google reviews. This city park offers a network of trails and loops for short or very long hikes, with most trails shaded and featuring signs. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade, water, and restrooms nearby. Downsides: Some reviews mention inconsistent cleanliness.

People say this city park offers a network of trails and loops for short or very long hikes, with most trails shaded and featuring signs. They highlight the beautiful and serene trails, and the opportunity to see deer and squirrels. They also like the water fountain and primitive restroom at the trailhead.

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owners who want shade, seating, and water access

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Address2102 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Phone(512) 393-8400
City pageSan Marcos
Imported fromSan Marcos, TX

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Reuben Reyes6 months ago

Nice area for hiking. This area has a network of trails and loops for short or very long hikes. Most of the trails are shaded. At the trail head you will find a water fountain and a primitive restroom. Most of the trails have signs to let you know what trail you are on. I did see deer and squirrels along the trail. I definitely enjoyed hiking here.

debby sawalla month ago

😃we hiked almost every trails in 6 hours no hurry

David Moorea year ago

Great place to walk trails are clean lots of different places to go and explore was our first time there parking was ok I think we were upper level of the area. Love the trail names. Only complaint I have is people with dogs. I get it it sucks touching poop but hey if u wipe your butt you can pick up after your dog. The park is doing there part but come on people u have a dog your walking your dog ur dog poops pick it up. They have trash can everywhere and places for it. Or hey don't go walking with ur dog. Think about it if u have to go to the bath room u don't drop ur pants and just go u STOP what ur doing to go find a bathroom right??? Be considerate and pick up your dogs poop. And yes I have a dog and yes I pick up his poop every time even when I don't have a bag I will grab extra just in case.

Laura Burleya month ago

Beautiful area with shade and sun good for my dogs

T Grubera year ago

Fun place to hike! Right off of a major road so you can hear cars but the nature is nice and there are a few cute spots that are meadows, others in the woods. Trails are good lengths and you can spend a good part of the day out there. I would say easy-moderate difficultly

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  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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