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    Looking for the best mountain biking in Leander? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Leander. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

    Top Mountain Biking Spots in and near Leander

    • Johnson City, Texas

      Hike Juniper Spring Via Wolf Mountain And Juniper Ridge

      8.4 mi / 462 ft gain
      Juniper Spring via Wolf Mountain and Juniper Ridge is a 8.4 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. This trail is moderately trafficked. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively ...
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    • Johnson City, Texas

      Hike Wolf Mountain And Juniper Ridge Trail Loop

      11.2 mi / 472 ft gain
      Wolf Mountain and Juniper Ridge Trail Loop is a 11.2 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively moderate and well maintained. There is littl...
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    • Johnson City, Texas

      Hike Wolf Mountain, Juniper Ridge And South Loop Equestrian Trail

      6.6 mi / 374 ft gain
      The Wolf Mountain, Juniper Ridge and South Loop Equestrian Trail is a 6.6 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively moderate, with few incl...
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    • Burnet, Texas

      Hike the Inks Lake State Park Trail

      4.0
      4.7 mi / 347 ft gain
      The Inks Lake State Park Trail is a 4.7 mile loop trail located within Inks Lake State Park, just outside of Burnet, Texas. Only a small portion of the trail follows the lake, then it veers off through the rocky and hilly terrain of the Texas Hill Country. The trail is only partially shaded at ti...
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    • Harker Heights, Texas

      Dana Peak Park Loop

      3.0
      8 mi / 705 ft gain
      This trail is shared by hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and trail runners. The trail is open year-round, but is best travelled from October through April. Dogs are allowed on this trail but should be kept on leash. The peak offers scenic views of central Texas. You can park inside or o...
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    • San Marcos, Texas

      Hike the Ringtail Ridge Trail

      4.0
      1.93 mi / 91 ft gain
      This trail is shared by hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, and dog walkers. The trail is open for use year round, featuring beautiful wildflowers in the spring.  The trail can be slightly hard to spot - a good place to park is next to a church off Old Hwy 80, and a spur trail will take you t...
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    • San Marcos, Texas

      Hike the Spring Lake Preserve Loop

      4.31 mi / 380 ft gain
      The Spring Lake Preserve Trail is a 4.3 mile loop trail located within the The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment in San Marcos, Texas. The hike offers beautiful and scenic lake views. It's perfect for families and those of all ages. There are a wide variety of nature and wildlife spott...
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    • San Marcos, Texas

      Hike Dante's Trail And Backend Loop

      2.5 mi / 213 ft gain
      The Dante's Trail and Backend Loop is a 2.5 mile loop hike located within the Purgatory Creek Greenspace area just south of San Marcos, Texas. This particular section of the Greenspace is made of flattened crushed gravel and is mostly shaded. The trail is very well maintained and several benches ...
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    • San Marcos, Texas

      Hike Purgatory Creek Overlook Via Dante's Trail

      2.8 mi / 209 ft gain
      The Purgatory Creek Overlook via Dante's Trail is a 2.8 mile out-and-back hike located within the Purgatory Creek Greenspace area just south of San Marcos, Texas. This particular section of the Greenspace is made of flattened crushed gravel and is mostly shaded. The trail is very well maintained ...
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    • San Marcos, Texas

      Hike Limbo, Dante, Old West, Beatrice, And Ovid East Loop

      5.0
      3 mi / 131 ft gain
      The Limbo, Dante, Old West, Beatrice, and Ovid East Loop is a 2.98 mile loop trail that begins in Prospect Park and makes a  loop around through the Purgatory Greenspace in San Marcos, Texas. The trail is mostly shaded and a little rocky at certain sections. However, this is a great hiking trail ...
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    • San Marcos, Texas

      Hike Limbo, Dante, and Ripheus Loop

      2 mi / 98 ft gain
      The Limbo, Dante, and Ripheus Loop is a 2-mile loop hike in San Marcos, Texas found within the Purgatory Creek Green space. The trail is a filled with nature and is perfect for escaping the business of town. The trail is beautiful during the spring, with an abundance of wildflowers. It is mostly ...
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    • San Marcos, Texas

      Hike Limbo Loop

      1 mi / 55 ft gain
      The Limbo Loop is a 1-mile loop hike in San Marcos, Texas found within the Purgatory Creek Green space. The trail is a filled with nature and wildlife. The trail is beautiful during the spring, with an abundance of wildflowers. It is mostly shaded, with few inclines. The trail is family and dog-...
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    • San Marcos, Texas

      Hike Lower Purgatory Creek Greenspace To Dante's Trail Loop

      3.5 mi / 173 ft gain
      The Lower Purgatory Creek Greenspace to Dante's Trail Loop is a 3.5 mile loop hike located in San Marcos, Texas. The trail is great for hiking, biking and general exercise. It's shaded for the most part. The trail is very rocky and uneven at certain points, but flat and smooth at others. It's a f...
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    • San Marcos, Texas

      Purgatory Creek Natural Area Loop

      4.0
      7.77 mi / 568 ft gain
      Park in the dirt lot off of Hunter Road (see map) to access the trail. Trail is open year round and is dog-friendly. 
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