This section contains information on rides in the Austin area.
The information is of a firsthand nature and
not based on hearsay or other riders' guides.
| Trail Name | Location | Length | Terrain | Altitude | Fun Factor | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Mountain Trails | West Great Hills Neighborhood | 6 miles, networked | Rocky limestone, shelves, steps, mostly double track, hard pack | Two hundred feet, single mountain | Tough climbs, lots of ravines, ridges, some good steps | Trail Guide |
| Jester Mountain Trails | West Spicewood Springs Road, west of Loop 360 | 6 miles, networked | Rocky limestone, shelves, steps, mostly single track, hard pack | Two hundred feet, single mountain | Nature preserve, tough climbs, long, rocky descents | Trail Guide |
| Edwards Park Trails | West Spicewood Springs Road, west of Loop 360 | 4 miles, networked | Rocky limestone, shelves, steps, mostly single track, hard pack | Two hundred feet, gorgeous cliff overlooking Bull Creek | Tough climbs, long, rocky descents | Trail Guide |
| Bull Creek High Ridge Trails Closed. | West Loop 360 | 8 miles, networked | Rocky limestone, shelves, steps, mostly single track, hard pack | Two hundred feet, single mountain | Tough climbs, long, rocky descents | This set of trails has been enclosed in fencing and is no longer rideble because it contains sensitive animal habitat. |
| Bull Creek District Park | West Bull Creek, along Loop 360, Austin | 3 miles, linear | Rocky limestone, shelves, steps, and raging Bull Creek | Few climbs unless you venture up on Jester Mountain (west) or Cat Mountain (east) | Austin Park with adjoining nature preserves. | Trail Guide |
| Great Hills Trails | West Great Hills Neighborhood | 2 miles linear | Some fun single track hidden inside a neighborhood | Up and down canyons and ridges | Tough climbs, long, rocky descents | Trail Guide |
| Trail Name | Location | Length | Terrain | Altitude | Fun Factor | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek | North Walnut Creek Metro Park at Lamar Blvd (275) near Parmer Lane (734) | 6 miles, networked | Hard pack and limestone ledges | Level with a few gradual rollers | Travels along Walnut Creek, good for beginners to intermediate. Can travel all the way to Colorado River. | Trail Guide |
| Balcones Park | North Balcones District Park at Duval Road and Amherst Drive near Mopac and Burnet Road (FM1325) | 5 miles, linear | Hard pack and limestone ledges | Level with a few gradual rollers | Travels along Walnut Creek, gentle, good for beginners | Trail Guide |
| Cameron Park, Waco | North 100 miles north on Route 35, 4 miles east at Exit 325 | 10 miles networked | Mostly single track, hardpack, lots of turns and whoop-dee-doos. Many technical challenges. | Lots of gradual climbs and ups and downs | Try the "Bobsled Run". Lives up to its name with high banked turns and fast screaming descent. | Trail Guide |
| Trail Name | Location | Length | Terrain | Altitude | Fun Factor | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Long Park | West City Park Road, south of 2222, west of 360 | 4 mile loop | Rocky limestone, shelves, steps, mostly single track, very technical | No climbs, but lots of ups and downs | A city park, lots of technical challenges, ledges, rocks. | Trail Guide |
| Steiner Ranch | West Route 620, South of 2222, North of Mansfield Dam | 20 miles networked | Rocky limestone, shelves, steps, mostly double track | Lots of gradual climbs and descents | Scenic, long, wild - an all day affair | Trail Guide |
| Route 360 Bridge | West Route 360 at the brown Town Lake Bridge | 500 yard screaming downhill terror | Rocky limestone, shelves, steps | 500 yards at 45 degree angle down | Killer descent! If you enjoy extreme, this is it! | Trail Guide |
| Wild Basin Preserve | West Route 360 north of Bee Caves, south of Town Lake | 8 miles of networked trails | Rocky limestone, shelves, steps | Ups and downs through ravines and ridges | The Wild Basin Preserve is off limits, but lots of surrounding stuff is OK. | Trail Guide |
| Cuernavaca Road | West West on FM 2244 (Bee Caves Road) | 8 miles of networked trails | Rocky limestone, shelves, steps, mini hills | Many hills, ravines, gorges, jeep trails. | Fun to explore, desolate, no crowds. | Trail Guide |
| Lost Creek Neighbor | West West on FM 2244 (Bee Caves Road, south on Lost Creek Blvd. | 6 miles of linear trails, head of Barton Creek | Rocky limestone, shelves, steps, mostly single track | Lots of gradual climbs and descents | Hooks up with Barton Creek Springs trail. Makes an all day ride. | Trail Guide |
| Trail Name | Location | Length | Terrain | Altitude | Fun Factor | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Creek Greenbelt | Center Zilker Park, near Mopac and Town Lake | 7.25 miles, linear | Mostly single track, hard pack, few technical spots | Mostly level, 200 foot climb at MM 7 (Hill of Life) | A town park with scenic views and lots of happy people | Trail Guide |
| Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail | Center Town Lake at Mopac, Congress Ave. Route 35 | 10 to 14 miles, loop | Level caliche stone, easy | No climbs | A town park, lots of joggers and families | Trail Guide |
| Shoal Creek Park | Center Shoal Creek Park along Shoal Creek Blvd. between West 15th and West 38th Street | 4 miles, linear | Hard pack and well worn trails | Level with a few gradual rollers | Travels along Shoal Creek, popular, gentle, good for beginners | Trail Guide |