Detention Dam Trail
Austin · Texas
0.2 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
2 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
0.2 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
2 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Forecast window
Thursday
a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
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About This Trail
Detention Dam Trail is a 0.2-mile mountain bike trail near Austin, Texas. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 2 min.
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Trail Details
Surface
Ground
Surface Quality
Extremely Rough
Technical Rating
Green Circle
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Detention Dam Trail FAQ
Where is Detention Dam Trail?
Detention Dam Trail is a mountain bike trail near Austin, Texas. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Detention Dam Trail?
Detention Dam Trail is 0.2 miles long, rated green circle, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 2 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Detention Dam Trail?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-12: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Detention Dam Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Austin include Mulligan, Veloway, Powerline Flow Trail, Windy Loop Trail, BMX Loop. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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