Purgatory Creek Natural Area - San Marcos (TX)

5 /5 David Moore: Great place to walk trails are clean lots of different places to go and explore was our first time there parking was ok I think we were upper level of the area. Love the trail names. Only complaint I have is people with dogs. I get it it sucks touching poop but hey if u wipe your butt you can pick up after your dog. The park is doing there part but come on people u have a dog your walking your dog ur dog poops pick it up. They have trash can everywhere and places for it. Or hey dont go walking with ur dog. Think about it if u have to go to the bath room u dont drop ur pants and just go u STOP what ur doing to go find a bathroom right??? Be considerate and pick up your dogs poop. And yes I have a dog and yes I pick up his poop every time even when I dont have a bag I will grab extra just in case.

4 /5 T Gruber: Fun place to hike! Right off of a major road so you can hear cars but the nature is nice and there are a few cute spots that are meadows, others in the woods. Trails are good lengths and you can spend a good part of the day out there. I would say easy-moderate difficultly

4 /5 Randy Rodgers: I started coming here when my family was getting stir crazy during Covid lockdown a couple of years ago. There are miles and miles of trails, most of them very clearly marked and easy to navigate. A few stretches are pretty rocky, so I prefer hiking boots to trail running shoes, just for the ankle support. The majority of the hike around this place is shaded, but be sure and take water if you plan to tackle the whole thing in the warmer months.

5 /5 Theda Tolles: Have been many times, each time is unique

5 /5 Sergio Bernier: Hiked with a group of brothers from church, ages 20s to 60s. Good trails, challenging but not overwhelmingly so. After 4 hours on one of the longest trails, everyone felt fine and invigorated.