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SavePace Bend Park is located in far western Travis County in the Hill Country of central Texas. With more than nine miles of shoreline along scenic Lake Travis, Pace Bend is one of the most popular areas in the Highland Lakes region, offering visitors a wide range of recreational opportunities. The west side of the park features high, limestone cliffs and numerous rocky coves with some of the most impressive views available of Lake Travis, especially at sunset.
Most of Pace Bend Park is easily accessible by vehicle from the six-mile, paved roadway that loops the park. However, the interior of the park is managed as a wildlife preserve and can be reached by foot, bicycle, or horseback only. Numerous trails lead into the hills and provide excellent views of the lake and the Hill Country. This area serves as home to a large number of whitetail deer, raccoon, fox, ringtail cat, and dozens of bird species.
Most of Pace Bend Park is easily accessible by vehicle from the six-mile, paved roadway that loops the park. However, the interior of the park is managed as a wildlife preserve and can be reached by foot, bicycle, or horseback only. Numerous trails lead into the hills and provide excellent views of the lake and the Hill Country. This area serves as home to a large number of whitetail deer, raccoon, fox, ringtail cat, and dozens of bird species.
source: Travis County Parks
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: County Park
Land Manager: Travis County Parks
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Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club
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- Mountain Bike
40 trails
- E-Bike
40 trails
- Hike
40 trails
- Trail Running
40 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 25
- 11
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Aug 9, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 40
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 40
- Trails E-Bike
- 40
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 4
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 40
- Trails Trail Running
- 40
- Total Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,511 ft
- Total Vertical
- 200 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 883 ft
- Reports
- 243
- Photos
- 68
- Completed Counter
- 12,593
Popular Pace Bend Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 3.8 • 3 miles • 214 ft • 684 •
Three miles of intermediate challenge including rock gardens and tree gates. There are a few loop extensions to this trail, Including 'Rock Garden of Greatness’, a Black Diamond test of balance. after Wookie Way crosses ‘abbey...
• 85 ★ 3.5 • 3,787 ft • 57 ft • 641 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 4,783 ft • 15 ft • 599 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 3,376 ft • 84 ft • 586 •
The south end of this trail is flat and easy. The north end has a punchy challenging climb.
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 1,863 ft • 29 ft • 583 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,027 ft • 14 ft • 577 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 60 ft • 523 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 4,465 ft • 28 ft • 485 •
Major Rock Garden Alert! Paleface Pass one of the more challenging trails in the park due the many rock gardens. The "parallel" section of Pack Trail is a much easier and shorter option with similar end points.
Pace Bend Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 556 ft • 12 •
This loop hits the best of Pace Bend from Wookie Way to Tapework and Paleface. It also passes by the...
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 323 ft • 5 • Loop •
The Lake Travis MTB NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) Coaches have put together this...
★ 2.7 • 8 miles • 459 ft • 10 •
Route for ARR Cranksgiving at Pace Bend Park
7 miles • 343 ft • 5 • Loop •
This is a great XC training route for NICA athletes and adults. It makes use of the fire road climbs and...
Photos of Pace Bend Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Tapeworm (E) | Aug 9, 2026 @ 12:38pm (America/Chicago) Aug 9, 2026 | Dry | txmeowrider | ||
| Paleface Pass | Aug 9, 2026 @ 11:21am (America/Chicago) Aug 9, 2026 | Dry | txmeowrider | ||
| Tapeworm | Aug 9, 2026 @ 11:14am (America/Chicago) Aug 9, 2026 | Dry | txmeowrider | ||
| New South Trail | Aug 9, 2026 @ 10:18am (America/Chicago) Aug 9, 2026 | Very Dry | txmeowrider | ||
| Rock Garden of Greatness | Aug 17, 2025 @ 7:49am Aug 17, 2025 | Dry | texmechs | ||
| Connector | Mar 22, 2025 @ 1:55pm Mar 22, 2025 | Ideal | yacapo91 | ||
| Straddle/Lefty Cutoff | Mar 22, 2025 @ 1:55pm Mar 22, 2025 | Ideal | yacapo91 | ||
| Pace Bend TH | Mar 22, 2025 @ 1:55pm Mar 22, 2025 | Ideal | yacapo91 | ||
| Abby Rd / Apache Connector | Mar 22, 2025 @ 1:55pm Mar 22, 2025 | Ideal | yacapo91 | ||
| Pace Bend Access 2 | Nov 16, 2024 @ 1:52pm Nov 16, 2024 | Ideal | yacapo91 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mtbatx | add | event | activity #106979495 | Oct 31, 2026 @ 10:03pm Oct 31, 2026 |
| mtbatx | update | route | activity #106979411 | Oct 31, 2026 @ 9:57pm Oct 31, 2026 |
| Hkaminski | wishlist | route | activity #105957092 | Oct 15, 2026 @ 4:14pm Oct 15, 2026 |
| gpenny | wishlist | route | activity #102353282 | Aug 26, 2026 @ 4:45am Aug 26, 2026 |
| abasnett | wishlist | trail | activity #101579430 | Aug 15, 2026 @ 4:24pm Aug 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Almost completely overgrown as of Aug 18th,... | Aug 18, 2025 @ 12:22pm Aug 18, 2025 | ||
| trail | What are useless on MTB comment. Of course... | Sep 23, 2023 @ 9:07am Sep 23, 2023 | ||
| report | O@9 I’m no ok L m ml Zzigiz po | Sep 29, 2021 @ 12:29pm Sep 29, 2021 | ||
| report | Ml e e | Jan 29, 2021 @ 2:19pm Jan 29, 2021 | ||
| trail | A crazy rock Garden that will definitely test... | Dec 19, 2018 @ 3:05pm Dec 19, 2018 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tessera | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2.4 km | |
| Muleshoe Bend | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5.1 km | |
| Lakeway City Park | 5.9 km | ||||
| Hamilton Greenbelt | 8 | 15 | 2 | 6.5 km | |
| Grelle Recreation Area | 10 | 6.9 km |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Pace Bend Skills Area | skill park | Austin |
Upcoming Local Events
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 40 | 22 miles | 1,509 ft | 7 miles | 200 ft | #3,118 | #35 | 59 | 243 | 7 | 4,629 | |
| E-Bike | 40 | 22 miles | 1,509 ft | 7 miles | 200 ft | #3,989 | #54 | 192 | 3 | 249 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 72 ft | 3,104 ft | 128 ft | #1,134 | #594 | 19 | 9 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 3 ft | 197 ft | 85 ft | #1,135 | #596 | 16 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 1 mile | 112 ft | 2,365 ft | 59 ft | 71 | ||||||
| Hike | 40 | 22 miles | 1,509 ft | 7 miles | 200 ft | #7,149 | #62 | 243 | 1 | 75 | ||
| Trail Running | 40 | 22 miles | 1,509 ft | 7 miles | 200 ft | #6,252 | #43 | 243 | 1 | 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Pace Bend?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Pace Bend are:
- Wookie Ext 1 (4.2/5)
- Straddle Yer Saddle (4.1/5)
- North Croton (4.1/5)
- South Croton (4.1/5)
- Rock Garden of Greatness (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Pace Bend?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Pace Bend are:
- November (61 activities)
- September (53 activities)
- October (50 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Pace Bend?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Pace Bend. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Pace Bend?
The longest trail in Pace Bend is Wookie Way at 2.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Pace Bend?
The best hiking trails in Pace Bend are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Pace Bend?
The best trail running trails in Pace Bend are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Pace Bend?
Pace Bend has a total of 40 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Pace Bend to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Pace Bend?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Pace Bend is Wookie Way with 214 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Pace Bend?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Pace Bend is Wookie Way with 248 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Pace Bend?
Pace Bend supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Pace Bend?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Pace Bend is Pack Trail / Apache Connector with an average grade of 9.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Pace Bend?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Pace Bend are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Pace Bend?
The overall region status for Pace Bend is Clear / Green. Out of 34 trails:
- Clear / Green: 33
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Pace Bend?
Yes, Pace Bend supports e-bike riding. There are 40 trails in Pace Bend 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 Pace Bend?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Pace Bend are: View all mountain biking routes in Pace Bend.
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What type of bike is most common in Pace Bend?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Pace Bend are:
- AM (15 activities)
- XC (6 activities)
- Adaptive MTB (5 activities)
- Trials (3 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Pace Bend?
The most popular Strava segments in Pace Bend are:
- WWI Downhill (3,843 athletes)
- Powerline Downhill Blast (2,790 athletes)
- Downhill from top of Well Worth It (2,502 athletes)
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Are there local clubs or events in Pace Bend?
There are 1 upcoming events in Pace Bend. View upcoming events.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Pace Bend?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Pace Bend are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Pace Bend?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Pace Bend are:
- Wookie Way (S) (3.5/5)
- Straddle Yer Saddle (5/5)
- Pace Bend Access 2 (1/5)
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