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9.8 miles
Distance
323 ft
Climb
-411 ft
Descent
01:53:38
Avg time
-89 ft
Altitude change
912 ft
Altitude min
1,107 ft
Altitude max
1,002 ft
Altitude start
912 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-18.8%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat
01:53:38
Avg time
Juniper Ridge Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPedernales Falls State Park
Johnson City, Texas -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#35585 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerTexas Parks and Wildlife
This is a rocky but fun trail in the junipers. It mostly follows rock ledge contours of the surrounding hills. There are numerous small stream crossings and plenty of punchy climbs. Be sure your technical skills are up to date and watch out for trees that are really close together in some places.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 16 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 29, 2026
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Directions to juniper-ridge-trail trailhead
(30.303480, -98.257200)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Juniper Ridge Trail
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Where is Juniper Ridge Trail located?
Juniper Ridge Trail is located in Pedernales Falls State Park, Johnson City, Texas, United States. It is part of the Pedernales Falls State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.30348, -98.2572.
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How hard is Juniper Ridge Trail?
Juniper Ridge Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Juniper Ridge Trail?
Juniper Ridge Trail has 323 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 411 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 912 ft to 1,107 ft.
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Is Juniper Ridge Trail a point to point trail?
Juniper Ridge Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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