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SaveDenton trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes meadows. Common trail features include jumps and berms. Many trails are lit for night riding and family friendly. Popular destinations include Jeff LaQuey Trail System, South Lakes Park and Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center.
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- Mountain Bike
23 trails
- Adaptive Bike
8 trails
- Hike
37 trails
- Trail Running
37 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 1
- 8
- 4
- 4
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Oct 4, 2026
Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 38
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 23
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 12
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 37
- Trails Trail Running
- 37
- Total Distance
- 19 miles
- Total Descent
- 665 ft
- Total Vertical
- 160 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 680 ft
- Reports
- 41
- Photos
- 11
- Completed Counter
- 730
Sub Regions
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Hartlee Field Mountain Bike Trails
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Jeff LaQuey Trail System
- 3
- 1
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Ray Roberts Greenbelt Corridor
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South Lakes Park
- 1
- 5
- 3
- 1
Popular Denton Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 5 miles • 200 ft • 142 •
The Denton MTB trail offers a unique blend of accessibility for beginners and speed challenges for experienced riders. Its smooth, flowy sections and scenic beauty make it a favorite among locals. Whether you’re new to mountain biking...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 466 ft • 0 ft • 66 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 5,131 ft • 58 ft • 45 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 58 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 4,327 ft • 37 ft • 33 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 37 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 574 ft • 3 ft • 21 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 2,833 ft • 45 ft • 20 •
Moderately popular white difficulty gravel path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 617 ft • 10 ft • 2 •
Popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions.
Denton Mountain Bike Routes
48 miles • 678 ft • 0 • Loop •
The Positive Cycology Ride on May 16, 2026 is the 4th annual fundraising bike ride event to support The...
48 miles • 677 ft • 0 • Loop •
The Positive Cycology Ride on May 16, 2026 is the 4th annual fundraising bike ride event to support The...
7 miles • 134 ft • 0 • Loop •
The Positive Cycology Ride on May 16, 2026 is the 4th annual fundraising bike ride event to support The...
7 miles • 134 ft • 0 • Loop •
The Positive Cycology Ride on May 16, 2026 is the 4th annual fundraising bike ride event to support The...
26 miles • 416 ft • 0 •
The Positive Cycology Ride is a fundraising event to support The Art Room in Denton,...
Photos of Denton Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Captain Badger | Jul 27, 2026 @ 5:59pm (America/Chicago) Jul 27, 2026 | Unknown | Endurance_Emerson | ||
| Point to Point | Jul 27, 2026 @ 5:59pm (America/Chicago) Jul 27, 2026 | Unknown | Endurance_Emerson | ||
| Acme Loop | Jul 17, 2026 @ 10:16am (America/Chicago) Jul 17, 2026 | Very Dry | Endurance_Emerson | ||
| Down the Rocks | Jul 17, 2026 @ 10:14am (America/Chicago) Jul 17, 2026 | Ideal | Endurance_Emerson | ||
| South Lakes Little Loop | Jul 16, 2026 @ 8:00pm (America/Chicago) Jul 16, 2026 | Variable | Endurance_Emerson | ||
| Little Dawg | Jun 3, 2026 @ 11:51am (America/Chicago) Jun 3, 2026 | Dry | chastuwall | ||
| Big Dawg | Jun 3, 2026 @ 11:51am (America/Chicago) Jun 3, 2026 | Dry | chastuwall | ||
| Access Trail | Jun 3, 2026 @ 11:51am (America/Chicago) Jun 3, 2026 | Dry | chastuwall | ||
| Northwest Loop | Jun 3, 2026 @ 2:04pm (America/Chicago) Jun 3, 2026 | Dry | chastuwall | ||
| Service Access Road | May 31, 2025 @ 3:25pm May 31, 2025 | Dry | jg852706 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyNaMeiSNoTHeNry | add | trail | activity #105547462 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 12:26pm Oct 9, 2026 |
| Endurance_Emerson | add | trail | activity #105051549 and 2 more | Oct 2, 2026 @ 11:10am Oct 2, 2026 |
| Endurance_Emerson | add | polygon | activity #103849539 | Sep 15, 2026 @ 8:43am Sep 15, 2026 |
| Endurance_Emerson | add | route | activity #103844970 | Sep 15, 2026 @ 7:26am Sep 15, 2026 |
| Endurance_Emerson | add | report | activity #100204623 and 1 more | Jul 28, 2026 @ 8:49am Jul 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This trail needs attention. Most of the trail... | May 31, 2025 @ 4:08pm May 31, 2025 | ||
| trail | This loop is hardly a blue. It is one of the... | May 31, 2025 @ 3:40pm May 31, 2025 | ||
| trail | Perfect trail to bring beginners, while also... | Jan 3, 2023 @ 11:05am Jan 3, 2023 | ||
| trail | This is a great beginner trail. We’ve taken... | Feb 13, 2022 @ 7:24am Feb 13, 2022 | ||
| trail | A cross-country style trail that is very easy... | Nov 22, 2021 @ 7:47pm Nov 22, 2021 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge0 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge0 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 23 | 12 miles | 531 ft | 3 miles | 141 ft | #11,720 | #146 | 11 | 41 | 9 | 3,261 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 8 miles | 276 ft | 1 mile | 131 ft | 33 | 10 | 67 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 12 | 3 miles | 128 ft | 1 mile | 135 ft | #8,645 | #2,741 | 2 | 107 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 2 miles | 85 ft | 3,104 ft | 135 ft | #6,856 | #42 | 3 | ||||
| Hike | 37 | 19 miles | 666 ft | 4 miles | 161 ft | #8,570 | #69 | 41 | 1 | 112 | ||
| Trail Running | 37 | 19 miles | 666 ft | 4 miles | 161 ft | #8,144 | #68 | 41 | 1 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Denton?
Denton has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Denton?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Denton are:
- Acme Loop (4/5)
- Big Dawg (0/5)
- Northwest Loop (0/5)
- Access Trail (0/5)
- Little Dawg (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Denton?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Denton are:
- August (19 activities)
- September (19 activities)
- May (18 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Denton?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Denton. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Denton?
The longest trail in Denton is Big Dawg at 8.2 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Denton?
The best hiking trails in Denton are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Denton?
The best trail running trails in Denton are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Denton?
Denton has a total of 38 trails. Of those, 23 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Denton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Denton?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Denton is Big Dawg with 61 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Denton?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Denton is Big Dawg with 61 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Denton?
Denton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Denton?
The following bike services are available in Denton:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Denton?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Denton is Pro jumpline with an average grade of 1.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Denton?
The overall region status for Denton is Clear / Green. Out of 10 trails:
- Clear / Green: 9
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Denton?
There are 8 trails in Denton that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Denton?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Denton are: View all mountain biking routes in Denton.
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What type of bike is most common in Denton?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Denton are:
- AM (25 activities)
- XC (3 activities)
- Trials (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Denton?
The most popular Strava segments in Denton are:
- Denton MTB CCW - North Side Climb (772 athletes)
- speed strait (771 athletes)
- Denton MTB CCW - South Side Climb (762 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Denton?
There are 10 technical trail features (TTFs) in Denton. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Denton.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Denton?
Yes, there are 8 accessible/adaptive trails in Denton. View all adaptive trails in Denton for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Denton?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Denton directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Denton?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Denton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Denton?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Denton are:
- Acme Loop (0/5)
- Big Dawg (0/5)
- Access Trail (0/5)
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