Hill of Despair

Austin · Texas

0.2 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

3 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Weather outlook

Clear
51°
51°
78°
7 mph
Gust15 mph
6:55 AM
5:34 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.

0.00 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours34% top-layer soil moisture

A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.

Forecast window

Friday

a high near 78°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

Hill of Despair is a 0.2-mile mountain bike trail near Austin, Texas. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 3 min.

Mountain Biking in Austin

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Trail Details

Surface

Ground

Surface Quality

Very Horrible

Technical Rating

Blue Square

Trail Marking

Well Marked

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Where is Hill of Despair?

Hill of Despair 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 Hill of Despair?

Hill of Despair is 0.2 miles long, rated blue square, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 3 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Hill of Despair?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: 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 Hill of Despair?

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.

What kind of ride is Hill of Despair?

Trail marking is listed as well marked.

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