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SaveDeSoto trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking and Trail Running. Popular destinations include Paul S. Dryer Preserve at Windmill Hill.
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- Mountain Bike
13 trails
- Hike
13 trails
- Trail Running
13 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 5
Region Status
Open as of Oct 15, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 13
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 13
- Trails Hike
- 13
- Trails Trail Running
- 13
- Total Distance
- 3 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 4,816 ft
- Total Descent
- 240 ft
- Total Vertical
- 80 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 707 ft
- Reports
- 2,213
- Completed Counter
- 1,546
Sub Regions
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Paul S. Dryer Preserve at Windmill Hill
- 8
- 5
Popular DeSoto Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,027 ft • 10 ft • 178 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 5.0 • 856 ft • 0 ft • 175 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 3.0 • 761 ft • 25 ft • 168 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 482 ft • 5 ft • 165 •
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 • 1,942 ft • 55 ft • 163 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 15 ★ 0.0 • 2,894 ft • 54 ft • 163 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 1,831 ft • 48 ft • 87 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 10 ★ 0.0 • 141 ft • 0 ft • 79 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
DeSoto Mountain Bike Routes
Videos of DeSoto Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dryer | add | report | activity #105922146 and 12 more | Oct 15, 2026 @ 5:51am Oct 15, 2026 |
| dryer | add | report | activity #104968974 and 12 more | Oct 1, 2026 @ 5:01am Oct 1, 2026 |
| dryer | add | report | activity #99814498 and 12 more | Jul 23, 2026 @ 6:34am Jul 23, 2026 |
| dryer | add | report | activity #99097837 and 12 more | Jul 13, 2026 @ 7:32am Jul 13, 2026 |
| Irondogg | wishlist | trail | activity #98039445 | Jun 28, 2026 @ 6:42pm Jun 28, 2026 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 13 | 3 miles | 240 ft | 4,816 ft | 82 ft | #9,459 | #119 | 2,213 | 1 | 496 | ||
| Hike | 13 | 3 miles | 240 ft | 4,816 ft | 82 ft | #14,316 | #151 | 2,213 | 55 | |||
| Trail Running | 13 | 3 miles | 240 ft | 4,816 ft | 82 ft | #13,916 | #148 | 2,213 | 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in DeSoto?
DeSoto has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in DeSoto?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in DeSoto are:
- Alamo Trail (4.1/5)
- Cattle Trail (3.8/5)
- Pecan Trail (0/5)
- Eagle Trail (0/5)
- Cotton Trail (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in DeSoto?
There are 2 parking locations listed in DeSoto. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in DeSoto?
The longest trail in DeSoto is Mockingbird Trail at 2,894 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in DeSoto?
DeSoto has a total of 13 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in DeSoto to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in DeSoto?
The trail with the most elevation gain in DeSoto is Bluebonnet Trail with 55 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in DeSoto?
The trail with the most elevation descent in DeSoto is Stevie Ray Vaughn Trail with 45 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in DeSoto?
DeSoto supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in DeSoto?
The steepest mountain biking trail in DeSoto is Cattle Trail with an average grade of 3.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in DeSoto?
Out of 13 trails:
- Clear / Green: 13
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What are the trail conditions in DeSoto?
Based on trail reports from the past week in DeSoto:
- Variable: 13 trails
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in DeSoto?
The most popular mountain biking routes in DeSoto are: View all mountain biking routes in DeSoto.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in DeSoto?
The most popular Strava segments in DeSoto are:
- Cotton Trail counterclockwise (913 athletes)
- Bluebonnet Trail (563 athletes)
- Mockingbird Trail (544 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in DeSoto?
The most popular mountain biking trails in DeSoto are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in DeSoto?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in DeSoto are:
- Alamo Trail (5/5)
- Pecan Trail (0/5)
- Cotton Trail (0/5)
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