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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Conditions
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.
Best Window This Week
Friday
a high near 99°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance
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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 with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 2 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Austin rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Austin.
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Austin is one of the mountain biking hubs in Texas, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Detention Dam Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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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 are the current riding conditions for Detention Dam Trail?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 99°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Detention Dam Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Austin include Mulligan, North End Bridge Trail, Violet Crown Trail, Slalom, Veloway. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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