Upper Purgatory Trailhead

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Had a night hike here. Great for working on rough terrain. DFW Goons approved

Date: 3 months ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Parking: Dirt road and dirt parking, not bad for a trailhead parking lot Toilets: Clean and accessible, right at the entrance to the trails and the parking lot Recommended activities Hiking, Bird watching, Walking Parking space

Date: 4 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 4

Super rocky, not that easy, but great workout.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Great blend of gravel and light elevation style trails.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 3

LOCK YOUR CAR AND HIDE/TAKE YOUR WALLET. My car was broken into and they stole my wallet which had my license, credit and debit cards, cash and all my info. Would never expect this to happen at a trailhead parking lot but I guess that s the world we live in now. There is a sign from the PD that also says to lock and hide your stuff so I m guessing this happens regularly here. Fees: Free Toilets: Pit toilet

Date: 11 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 3

Trail is rated for walking, hiking, and biking. However biking was a bit difficult with the amount of hikers there were. Some dogs werent leashed. The trail seems like it could be enjoyable if people would pick up after their pets, or kept them leashed.

Date: a year ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Great place for a walk in nature, close to the city. We love it.

Date: a year ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Good trailhead with parking and restrooms.

Date: a year ago

Review №16

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Parking: Theres parking on the upper and lower trailhead and also at another spot Dog-friendliness: Its a nice place to talk your dog on a long walk

Date: a year ago

Review №19

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Nice trails of all lengths.

Date: a year ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №23

Rating: 2

too much freeway sound to enjoy. would be nice otherwise

Date: a year ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Easy walk for people of any age!

Date: a year ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

This trail makes me happy! Great hike! There s a bathroom here and it s about 4 miles to Lower Purgatory Trail head and there s a bathroom there. Everyone I ve come across in this trail has been courteous and I feel safe on this trail. There are a lot of branches of different trails, it s well marked but you should have at least a picture of the map with you. I use Pokémon Go as my map because really I just need a sense of direction. I ve only been in January so far and it s been amazing.

Date: a year ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Beautiful! And stroller-friendly, too, if you stay to the main trail!

Date: a year ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Great place and good trails. Very clean and not crowded. Will definitely try it again soon.

Date: a year ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Love getting lost here.

Date: a year ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Its great for a long hike. Some trails get pretty narrow. Its a popular spot no matter where you are!

Date: a year ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Geryon Grotto on Malacodo is amazing to see, is really big and worth the hike.

Date: a year ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Im new to the area and wanted to check out the trails and the creek. Its a beautiful natural area. I didnt realize how long of a walk it would be to the actual creek lol this would be a cool spot to take the kids for a nice bike ride- the trails are longer. The south access has a shorter walk to the creek it seems. Toilets: A porto potty, restroom looks like its under construction. Dog-friendliness: I saw a lady with her dog in a buggy very cute

Date: 2 years ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Great light hike or trail bike riding.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №34

Rating: 4

I didnt take too many photos. The trail gave me a decent workout before the temperature got too hot. Left relatively early this morning to do a complete loop. I am still not sure how long I walked and how long the Upper Purgatory trail is. I was looking for a mile marker. The large port o potty was really full and dirty. Other than that, I had a positive walk and experience this morning.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

We enjoyed the trails. Most of them are well marked. Some parts are closed Mar to May to protect bird nesting which is good. Bring your water and hat as some parts are under direct sun.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Great trails. Definitely make sure you have time to explore. Didnt even get to touch half of the trails in the 2 hours I was there.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

I hike this trail often and see something new and wonderful each time. There are a variety of trails and many beautiful views. The only negative is that people are starting to leave their pet poo bags along the trail more frequently.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Is woods. Has multiple tree. Good rocks too.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Very serene. Only encountered 4 other hikers along the trail path I chose. 99% of the time I had the trail all to myself. The geography really creates a beautiful place and allows the hiker to almost feel as though youre someplace else entirely. Lots of birdsong and great for birdwatching. Surprisingly, I didnt see or even hear a single deer my entire hike.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №43

Rating: 4

The trail was really good and free to enter. It s not well taken care of and the it gets harder to walk in some areas because the outgrown grass and several people didn t pick up after their dogs in it as well but I still find it a good one with some good sceneries and some challenging parts to burn some calories.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Pretty awesome hiking trails. Nice peaceful place for a hike.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Great hiking trails and beautiful colors at this time of the year.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 4

Good place to run trail. The large path is a little over 1 mile. Then you get on long trails and sometimes very very muddy trails. Watch out for lots of rocks that can trip you if you run.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

Nice little hike close to home. Upper much prettier than lower in my opinion. Can get very rocky in some places so watch your step!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 1

Not ADA accessible, although it says it is.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Beautiful and quiet

Date: 3 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

I hadnt heard of this trail before. My daughter mentioned it and Im happy she did. Its not well known but has a lot of great hiking and biking trails. Check it out! Youll be glad you did.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Very natural, links to Lower Pegasus trail.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Nice gravel walking path that makes a good loop with plenty of hiking trails as well. Ppl need to clean up after their dogs better

Date: 3 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 4

Dog owners need to be more responsible

Date: 3 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Very clean and well kept trail. Definitely coming back!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Just know that the trails DONT make a loop back to the same parking lot

Date: 4 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 4

Upper Purgatory provides both wheelchair accessable paths and rougher paths for those wanting more obstacles to climb on and over. The layout provides multiple paths to follow so that you can vary your route and see new views each visit. There are some locations for seating provided, and if youre limber enough you can always sit on a hand rock.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

First!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Some of my favorite trails

Date: 4 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Nice unpaved trails.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Beautiful and well maintained set of trails by City of San Marcos. Though there are trail markers throughout, some areas may be confusing if this is your first time here. I recommend printing a map of the area or downloading a trail app to your phone to help just in case. Entrance from Hunter road has parking and restroom area. Just a gorgeous area highly recommend you check it out!!!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Really nice place for hiking with the family and pets. You can take the north loop with the Paraiso trail in 1 hour, fairly easy and safe, just a bit rocky in some parts.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Awesome trails! Very challenging!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Great technical MTB trails.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 4

Nice trail system, lots to see, great location

Date: 5 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 4

Nice trails. There has been some graffiti found recently. Some people have to try to ruin it for the rest of us. This place is good for walking. Not really difficult.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Love, love, love. Watch out for dogs on loose leashes.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 4

Nice peaceful and less crowded then the lower trail head. Its a good work out and one with a decent view.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

This park is a relatively unknown treasure! Beautiful scenery, lots of rocky/technical trails to run or hike, and its relatively quiet. This is well worth the 40min drive from San Antonio! Ive put in many many miles running out here since I found this place a few months ago.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Did not know where I was going when I saw a single on the dirt road I was on. It is right of Wonder World Drive. It is a very big park with trails to walk a ride bikes on.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 4

Nice trails

Date: 6 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Great hiking and shaded.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Great hike!!! Nice and shady. Got a fantastic leg work out

Date: 6 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 4

Great trail to hike for a beginner. Good variety of terrain. Lots of shade. I love how dog friendly it is but please leash your dogs. People let their dogs just run free and then it will be my fault when my dog gets defensive on his leash because your dog ran up on him.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 4

Would be nicer if people picked up after their pets so that it wouldn t smell like poop at the beginning of the trail. Regardless, different options for trail lengths and terrain and one of the trails also connects to the lower park. I prefer the upper section because it is (usually) less crowded and Dante s trail is the perfect length for a nice run.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: 8 years ago