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Another difficult side loop offering beautiful vistas in the presence of various cacti.


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2.3

Miles

3.7

KM

Doubletrack

1,941' 592 m

High

1,619' 493 m

Low

191' 58 m

Up

323' 99 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

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Description

This is perhaps the easier of the two loop trails off of the Madrone Trail #4. Both loops have an abrupt 150-200-foot climb from Madrone Trail #4, followed by some relatively flat cruising before another quick 150-200-foot descent. But this is a doubletrack, whereas the other Cougar Canyon Overlook Trail #4a is a singletrack.

It's probably better to ride this in the counterclockwise direction as the difficult climb is relatively straight and then you'll have a twisting trail for the descent, but there is no reason it can't be ridden clockwise.

Towards the middle of the trail, you'll find an overlook with a great view of the Ice Cream Hill Trail #1b and the fun parts of Spring Branch Trail, which should both be on your to-do list if you've made it this far.

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Somewhere out there is nowhere, just what you can expect to find at Hill Country State Natural Area.
Feb 7, 2017 near Medina, TX
The kind of rocky paths and beautiful views throughout the trail
Jul 23, 2017 near Medina, TX
High up in the park
Jan 23, 2021 near Medina, TX
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