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SaveHouston trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking and E-Biking. Trails here are often flowy and rooty. Scenery includes creeks, ridgelines and meadows. Common trail features include drops, bridges and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Memorial Park, Cypress Creek and Cypress Wood.
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- Mountain Bike
79 trails
- E-Bike
5 trails
- Gravel Bike
21 trails
- Adaptive Bike
14 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Hike
95 trails
- Trail Running
95 trails
Region Details
- 7
- 14
- 21
- 33
- 4
Region Status
Open as of Oct 22, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 95
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 79
- Trails E-Bike
- 5
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 21
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 95
- Trails Trail Running
- 95
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Total Distance
- 74 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,498 ft
- Total Vertical
- 139 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 159 ft
- Reports
- 2,580
- Photos
- 373
- Completed Counter
- 33,271
Sub Regions
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Anthills Hike and Bike Trails
- 1
- 3
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Cypress Creek
- 6
- 9
- 15
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Cypress Wood
- 2
- 6
- 10
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HARRIS COUNTY DEPUTY DARREN GOFORTH PARK
- 2
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Memorial Park
- 3
- 6
- 5
- 4
Popular Houston Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 3,990 ft • 5 ft • 810 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 2,391 ft • 5 ft • 789 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.4 • 883 ft • 5 ft • 767 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 5 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.7 • 3,704 ft • 13 ft • 752 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 3,748 ft • 59 ft • 722 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 455 ft • 3 ft • 708 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.4 • 1,872 ft • 18 ft • 699 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 3.6 • 772 ft • 8 ft • 690 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Houston Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 60 miles • 541 ft • 4 • Out & Back •
This route starts at the parking lot for Cypress Creek MTB and goes downtown with minimal road traffic...
6 miles • 62 ft • 8 • Loop •
This route is designed as a beginner friendly route to accommodate young riders of all ages. This route...
5 miles • 61 ft • 8 • Loop •
This route is defined as a beginner friendly route to accommodate young riders of all ages. This route...
10 miles • 96 ft • 18 • Loop •
Beginner friendly route at Cypress Creek, avoids technical trail features and most climbs.
8 miles • 64 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
This is the paved trail from Cypress Creek MTB and the Faulkey Gulley paved path Parking: 14236 W. Cypress...
Photos of Houston Mountain Bike
Videos of Houston Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| srstephen | wishlist | region | activity #106727486 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:06pm 8 hours |
| srstephen | wishlist | region | activity #106727450 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:04pm 8 hours |
| brstepp | add | photo | activity #106627490 | Oct 26, 2026 @ 6:42am 2 days |
| Fipogg | add | report | activity #106415483 and 10 more | Oct 22, 2026 @ 7:03pm Oct 22, 2026 |
| FranciscokMQy9d | ridden | trail | activity #105482587 | Oct 8, 2026 @ 11:33am Oct 8, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This trail is perfect for gravel biking | Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:04pm Sep 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | closed for due to major construction | Aug 8, 2026 @ 8:31am Aug 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | Thanks, that was a year and 1/2 ago. At some... | Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:49am Apr 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | I don't know where you're seeing that but they... | Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:12am Apr 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Some trails are uni-directional but very... | Nov 7, 2025 @ 7:40am Nov 7, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Completionist69 awarded -
Big Ride 30k8,798 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k2,979 awarded -
Top 10 Trails28 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge3 awarded -
Completionist46 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockstar Energy Bike Park | skill park | Houston |
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 | 79 | 66 miles | 1,450 ft | 16 miles | 138 ft | #331 | #4 | 372 | 2,570 | 9 | 67,023 | |
| E-Bike | 5 | 18 miles | 187 ft | 4 miles | 125 ft | #4,834 | #44 | 2,250 | 9 | 1,752 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 21 | 29 miles | 299 ft | 7 miles | 138 ft | #1,702 | #12 | 190 | 7 | 382 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 14 | 10 miles | 128 ft | 3 miles | 118 ft | #2,619 | #13 | 199 | 6 | 3 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 6 miles | 148 ft | 1 mile | 59 ft | #2,091 | #6 | 311 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Hike | 95 | 74 miles | 1,499 ft | 17 miles | 138 ft | #2,799 | #15 | 1 | 2,570 | 6 | 1,128 | |
| Trail Running | 95 | 74 miles | 1,499 ft | 17 miles | 138 ft | #1,729 | #10 | 2,570 | 6 | 3,878 | ||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 489 ft | 3 ft | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Houston?
Houston 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 Houston?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Houston are:
- Anthills (4.4/5)
- Happy Trail (4.3/5)
- The Triangle (4.2/5)
- Orange Trail (4.2/5)
- Green Ridge Trail (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Houston?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Houston are:
- October (469 activities)
- September (448 activities)
- March (429 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Houston?
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What is the longest trail in Houston?
The longest trail in Houston is Cypresswood - Creek Connector at 8.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Houston?
The best hiking trails in Houston are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Houston?
The best trail running trails in Houston are:
- Symour Lieberman Exercise Trail
- Symour Lieberman Exercise Trail
- Symour Lieberman Exercise Trail
- Robin Loop
- Lake Trail
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How many trails are in Houston?
Houston has a total of 95 trails. Of those, 79 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Houston to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Houston?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Houston is The Triangle with 235 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Houston?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Houston is The Triangle with 214 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Houston?
Houston supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Houston?
The following bike services are available in Houston:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Houston?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Houston is Cypress Trailhead with an average grade of 1.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Houston?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Houston are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Houston?
The overall region status for Houston is Clear / Green. Out of 72 trails:
- Clear / Green: 69
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 2
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What are the trail conditions in Houston?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Houston:
- Ideal: 11 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Houston?
Yes, Houston supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Houston 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 Houston?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Houston are: View all mountain biking routes in Houston.
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What type of bike is most common in Houston?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Houston are:
- AM (132 activities)
- XC (43 activities)
- Trials (26 activities)
- Gravel (2 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Houston?
The most popular Strava segments in Houston are:
- Old Trail S turns (7,374 athletes)
- AH Flow Trail (6,584 athletes)
- Isley Trail (6,416 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Houston?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Houston. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Houston.
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What trails are closed in Houston?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Houston. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 69
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Houston?
Yes, there are 14 accessible/adaptive trails in Houston. View all adaptive trails in Houston for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Houston?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Houston directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Houston?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Houston are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Houston?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Houston are:
- Cypresswood - Creek Connector (4/5)
- 100 Acre Wood North (4/5)
- Start Me Up (3.7/5)
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