RidingAgain Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 (edited) Two weeks ago I took a drive with the wife up north and saw this trail... I think it's connected to the Santa Rita housing development, but what made it interesting was that it's on the side of somewhat steep hill, and its switchback layout. I'd say it's about a two to three story elevation drop. Just interesting to see that the developers cut it... If it does belong to the development. Edited May 17, 2020 by RidingAgain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJsnoozer Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Two weeks ago I took a drive with the wife up north and saw this trail... I think it's connected to the Santa Rita housing development, but what made it interesting was that it's on the side of somewhat steep hill, and its switchback layout. I'd say it's about a two to three story elevation drop. Just interesting to see that the developers cut it... If it does belong to the development. That was developed by a local pro trail builders. They posted on Voodoo and maybe here.You can follow them on Instagram @komtrailsSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I've seen references to this trail but I don't know anything about it. is it accessible to the public? where would one park to get in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I think there have been trails there for a couple of years at least. And long enough to be on google satellite images. I noticed them quite a while ago on a road ride, and again driving by. I've always assumed it was more like Steiner instead of being like Thumper. That is, you either have to live there or know someone to give you a tour. But I haven't seen any real information. 13 hours ago, FJsnoozer said: You can follow them on Instagram @komtrails Thanks for that. Indeed I've been seeing KOM reference Santa Rita ranch on their Instagram, I just didn't put it together that this was what they were talking about. I wonder if they were involved in the original trails there, or if they're just adding/modifying what's been there? And with them involved, I have to think it's going to be accessible to the public in some way, instead of just the Santa Rita community. That's a lot time and money just for neighborhood exclusive trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 When they were developing Santa Rita (10 years ago or so it feels like), the trails and nature is one thing they advertised. I always assumed they were like Steiner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 there's a little video here, doesn't look particularly interesting: https://santaritaranchaustin.com/hike-bike-nature-trails-parks/ maybe a great place to take the wife and kids, but i assume this is meant to be residents only (although i don't see that explicitly stated on the signs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamwa Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) Hey a good post from RA! You are doing it right buddy. There is hope! (even tho this looks like .6 of distance and private) Edited May 21, 2020 by Bamwa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Bamwa said: Hey a good post from RA! You are doing it right buddy. There is hope! (even tho this looks like .6 of distance and private) Never too old to learn my stubborn uncle used to say. Maybe one day I'll even learn to get over that curb without having to use my feet down technique. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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