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

    Top Mountain Biking Spots in and near Texas

    • 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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    • Austin, Texas

      Hike Hill of Life Hiking Trail

      4.5
      3.1 mi / 328 ft gain
      The Hill of Life hiking trail is an out-and-back hiking trail around 3 miles long total. Parking is parallel parking on the street and can be found in the neighborhood where the trailhead is located. The trail begins with a half mile descent down a very rocky and gravel-ridden trail. The descent ...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Hike Valburn South Loop

      1.0
      2.3 mi / 334 ft gain
      The Valburn South Loop is a 2.3 mile loop trail within the Bull Creek Greenbelt in Northwest Austin, Texas. The trail is known for its grand views of the surrounding Hill Country. The trail is shaded for the most part and is pretty rocky, good shoes are highly recommended. The trail is made up of...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Hike Lost Trail

      1.5 mi / 52 ft gain
      Lost Trail is a 1.3 mile loop hike through the Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt in northwest Austin, Texas. The trail features a beautiful waterfall, an abundance of wildlife and wildflowers, several benches, and many beautiful scenes. During the wet season, the creek fills up and flows very nicely. T...
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    • Cypress, Texas

      Hike Cypress Creek Trail

      2.3 mi / 36 ft gain
      This trail is great for all skill levels and a number of different activities like walking, hiking, running, and bird watching. The trail itself is partially paved, but has access to more wooded, grassy, and dirt areas too. Be on the lookout for both wildlife and wildflowers along the way. To a...
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    • San Antonio, Texas

      Yucca and Hillview Nature Trail Loop South

      5.0
      3.41 mi / 230 ft gain
      Yucca and Hillview Nature Trail Loop South is a 3.4 mile loop hike located in Northwest San Antonio within Eisenhower Park.  This is a very family friendly park. There is a playground at the entrance of the trail and an educational area. The park is known for its attraction of wildlife and natur...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Hike Barton Greenbelt Trail Via Barton Creek Plaza

      6.6 mi / 380 ft gain
      The Barton Greenbelt Trail via Barton Creek Plaza is a 6.6 mile out-and-back hike located within the Barton Creek Greenbelt. This trail follows along the creek and features a couple prominent waterfalls that also serve as popular swimming holes in the summer months. Depending on the rainfall for ...
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    • Canyon, Texas

      Hike Juniper Cliffside Trail And Juniper Riverside Trail Loop

      5.0
      2 mi / 177 ft gain
      Juniper Cliffside Trail and Juniper Riverside Trail Loop is a 2 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Canyon, TX.
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    • Tyler, Texas

      Tyler State Park Lake Loop Trail

      5.0
      2.02 mi / 187 ft gain
      Tyler State Park Lake Loop Trail is a scenic ~2 mile loop hike that takes you by the state parked named Tyler Lake. This is a well-maintained trail that is good for the whole family. There are great stopping points for views of the lake, piney woods for coverage, and not too much effort with mini...
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    • Comstock, Texas

      Devil's River State Natural Area Trails

      20.93 mi / 1299 ft gain
      Devil's River State Natural Area Trails is a mile loop trail best used for hiking and mountain biking located near Comstock, TX. The trail is dog friendly on-leash. If you're planning to do the whole 20-mile loop, there are 8 drive-up campsites as well as 2 primitive, backcountry sites. These cam...
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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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    • Georgetown, Texas

      Hike San Gabriel River From Blue Hole

      10.4 mi / 380 ft gain
      San Gabriel River from Blue Hole is a 10.4 mile out and back hike that follows along the North San Gabriel River in Georgetown, Texas. The trail is moderately trafficked. A large majority of the trail is paved, shaded, and well-maintained. It provides beautiful views of the river with an abundan...
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    • 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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    • New Caney, Texas

      Peach Creek Loop

      4.0
      1.79 mi / 95 ft gain
      This hike is enjoyable for anyone. The trails are open for use year round and are shared by hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners. Parking is available off of Nature Center Rd. Avoid after heavy rains as trails may be damaged due to flooding. 
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    • San Antonio, Texas

      Main Loop to Restoration Way Trail

      5.63 mi / 958 ft gain
      Main Loop to Restoration Way Trail is a ~5.6 mile loop hike located in Northwest San Antonio within Friedrich Park. Portions of the trail are paved, however this particular loop is not recommended for those that have mobility limitations because of the more strenuous inclines. This trail is prim...
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    • Plano, Texas

      Arbor Hills Mountain Bike Loop

      2.31 mi / 121 ft gain
      Arbor Hills Mountain Bike Loop is a 2.1 mile loop hike where you may see local wildlife located near Plano, TX.
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