South Austin Trail Network Loop
A superb network of well-used, little-marked singletrack trails.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 93 m
- Descent
- 93 m
Mountain Biking in Texas
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Mountain Biking Routes in Texas
Barton Creek Loop
Barton Creek is widely regarded as some of the best mountain bike trails in the city of Austin.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 190 m
- Descent
- 190 m
Seminole Canyon State Park Loop
Ride along a scenic rock rim and then reach the US/Mexico border!
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 125 m
- Descent
- 125 m
McKinney Falls State Park Loop
A fantastic beginner-friendly loop traversing flowy dark black dirt singletrack.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 104 m
- Descent
- 104 m
Fresno-Sauceda IMBA Epic Loop
"The Other Side of Nowhere" — a brutal, demanding loop running deep into the most remote corners of Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 94 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Lajitas Airport Trails
Easy singletrack rolling along a mostly-flat desert floor.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 243 m
- Descent
- 243 m
East Contrabando Trails: Whit Roy Mine
Pedal flowy trails out to the historic Whit Roy Mine.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 254 m
- Descent
- 254 m
West Contrabando Trails: Fresno Divide Loop
Rip down the longest descent in the West Contrabando trail system.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 270 m
- Descent
- 270 m
West Contrabando Trails: Dome Loop
A rough and rowdy loop through the West Contrabando trails.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 276 m
- Descent
- 276 m
Ray Roberts Lake SP Greenbelt
A mixed surface greenway frequented by mountain bikers with nearby access to Isle du Bois.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 35 km
- Ascent
- 112 m
- Descent
- 112 m
Walnut Creek Metro Park
One of the most heavily-trafficked trail systems in Austin.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 175 m
- Descent
- 173 m
Tyler State Park Loop
An old school cross country ride through Tyler State Park.s
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 305 m
- Descent
- 305 m
Lindsey Park
Elevated bridges across expansive sections of swamp make for a unique MTB experience.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 326 m
- Descent
- 326 m
Cross Timbers
Situated along Lake Texoma, Cross Timbers is one of the most remote and challenging trail rides you can find in North Texas
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 488 m
- Descent
- 488 m
Boulder Park
Tons of easy-to-advanced singletrack packed into an obscure green space in southern Dallas.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 235 m
- Descent
- 235 m
Sister Grove Park
An underrated XC ride on the outskirts of Dallas.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 119 m
- Descent
- 119 m
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