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SaveTerlingua's name origin has been lost to time, but is thought to be a corruption of "tres linguas" or "three tongues", or as I believe, comes from "latis linguas" meaning "crossing tongues", which describes the shifting sandbars where Terlingua Creek and Santa Elena Canyon meet. This is a prehistoric crossing for both man and beast. The area is pure Chihuahuan Desert - cactus and thorn scrub with Lechuguilla being the indicator plant known for eating shins and bike tires. Riding is varied, with limestone, volcanics, and sand being the main surfaces. Nothing is soft here; everything either sticks, stings, or stinks. Summers are brutal, but the barren rock illuminates under moonlight for a desert adventure few know. Winters are mild, but the weather can change on you without warning. Doubletrack roads created by mule-drawn wagons go for miles, and beckon with unexplored hills and canyons. Singletrack trails can be found near Lajitas and on the State Park, crumbling doubletracks criss-cross the Terlingua Ranch (roads are open, the land is private), and National Park unmaintained roads round out whatever riding challenges you are up for. Don't forget to pack plenty of water and spare tubes with patches. Tubeless tire setups are highly recommended.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
100 trails
- E-Bike
21 trails
- Horse
59 trails
- Hike
161 trails
- Trail Running
161 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
39 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
39 trails
Region Details
- 58
- 3
- 22
- 14
Region Status
Open as of Mar 30, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 124
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 100
- Trails E-Bike
- 21
- Trails Horse
- 59
- Trails Hike
- 161
- Trails Trail Running
- 161
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 39
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 39
- Total Distance
- 502 miles
- Total Descent
- 44,002 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,927 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,773 ft
- Reports
- 90
- Photos
- 127
- Ridden Counter
- 4,675
Articles
Where to Find the Darkest Skies in North America for Aurora Hunting and Stargazing
Aug 1, 2024 from outsideonline.com
You’ll be counting stars and catching the Northern Lights at these one-of-a-kind dark-sky retreats
Hike of the Week: Lost Mine Trail, Big Bend National Park, TX
Oct 10, 2018 from backpacker.com
This shoulder-season cruiser delivers you to some of the best views in West Texas.
Hike the Grander Canyon
Feb 10, 2020 from backpacker.com
What's deeper than the Grand Canyon and has one-tenth as many visitors? Head to Boquillas Canyon in Big Bend National Park, Texas, to find out.
Sub Regions
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Big Bend National Park
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Big Bend Ranch State Park
- 3
- 20
- 12
Popular Terlingua Mountain Biking Trails
Terlingua Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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Fresno-Sauceda Loop (IMBA Epic) | 57 miles | |
River Road East to West - Full | 51 miles | |
Big Bend Ranch, Barton Warnock to Sauceda | 30 miles | |
Big Bend Ranch - Barton Warnock to Sauceda | 47 miles | |
Dome Loop Via Contrabando Trailhead | 19 miles | |
Airport Trailhead to Lajitas | 4 miles | |
Sawmill Loop | 21 miles | |
5 mile Big Bend Ranch Ride | popular ridelog | 5 miles |
15 mile Big Bend Ranch State Park Ride | popular ridelog | 15 miles |
13 mile Big Bend Ranch Ride | popular ridelog | 13 miles |
Photos of Terlingua Mountain Bike
trail: Camino Viejo Trail
5 |
Feb 13, 2025 @ 6:39am
Feb 13, 2025
trail: Papalote Encino Trail
10 |
Dec 10, 2024 @ 3:43pm
Dec 10, 2024
trail: Waterhole Trail
45 |
Apr 16, 2024 @ 4:43am
Apr 16, 2024
trail: Waterhole Trail
36 |
Apr 16, 2024 @ 4:43am
Apr 16, 2024
trail: Waterhole Trail
19 |
Apr 16, 2024 @ 4:43am
Apr 16, 2024
trail: Waterhole Trail
19 |
Apr 16, 2024 @ 4:43am
Apr 16, 2024
trail: Waterhole Trail
19 |
Apr 16, 2024 @ 4:43am
Apr 16, 2024
trail: Waterhole Trail
26 |
Apr 16, 2024 @ 4:43am
Apr 16, 2024Videos of Terlingua Mountain Bike

trail: Dog Cholla
4:34 |
25 |
Feb 28, 2025 , Terlingua

trail: Sport Course
7:05 |
22 |
Feb 27, 2025 , Terlingua

trail: Dog Cholla
43 |
Dec 25, 2024 , Terlingua

trail: Sport Course
41 |
Dec 22, 2024 , Terlingua

trail: West Dome Trail
20:24 |
490 |
Jan 14, 2021 , Terlingua

trail: Madrid Falls Road
21:00 |
562 |
Jan 10, 2021 , Terlingua

trail: Solitario Loop
21:48 |
640 |
Jan 7, 2021 , Terlingua
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trail: Singlespeed trail
6:30 |
711 |
Mar 8, 2018 , Terlingua
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Buena Suerte Road | Feb 7, 2025 @ 9:51am Feb 7, 2025 | Very Dry | ronfleisher | ||
East Dome Trail | Feb 7, 2025 @ 9:51am Feb 7, 2025 | Very Dry | ronfleisher | ||
Crystal Trail | Feb 7, 2025 @ 9:51am Feb 7, 2025 | Very Dry | ronfleisher | ||
Fresno Divide Trail | Feb 9, 2025 @ 9:15am Feb 9, 2025 | Very Dry | yacapo91 | ||
Old Government Road | Feb 9, 2025 @ 9:15am Feb 9, 2025 | Very Dry | yacapo91 | ||
West Dome Trail | Feb 8, 2025 @ 8:59am Feb 8, 2025 | Very Dry | yacapo91 | ||
Waterhole Trail | Feb 8, 2025 @ 8:59am Feb 8, 2025 | Very Dry | yacapo91 | ||
Camino Viejo Trail | Feb 8, 2025 @ 8:59am Feb 8, 2025 | Very Dry | yacapo91 | ||
Papalote Encino Trail | Dec 10, 2024 @ 3:47pm Dec 10, 2024 | Ideal | Gruvn | ||
Maverick Road | Nov 6, 2024 @ 11:47am Nov 6, 2024 | Very Dry | greynomad |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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outandabout111 | add | route | activity #71113997 | May 6, 2025 @ 10:40am May 6, 2025 |
acedesign | wishlist | route | activity #70683737 | Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:08am Apr 30, 2025 |
JJ1010 | wishlist | route | activity #70621827 | Apr 29, 2025 @ 8:21am Apr 29, 2025 |
outandabout111 | add | route | activity #69861816 | Apr 18, 2025 @ 7:32am Apr 18, 2025 |
outandabout111 | update | route | activity #69840637 | Apr 17, 2025 @ 8:16pm Apr 17, 2025 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date |
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trail | Short and super fun trail. Definitely worth... | Mar 27, 2025 @ 9:01pm Mar 27, 2025 | ||
trail | Most of the trail is creek bed, so either wide... | Mar 27, 2025 @ 9:00pm Mar 27, 2025 | ||
trail | This is the easiest black trail you will ever... | Mar 27, 2025 @ 8:57pm Mar 27, 2025 | ||
trail | Super fun trail. The climb from West Dome is a... | Mar 27, 2025 @ 8:54pm Mar 27, 2025 | ||
trail | In | Mar 10, 2025 @ 1:20pm Mar 10, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails41 awarded -
10 Black Trails4 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k5 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge3 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k3 awarded
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Desert SportsBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 100 | 441 miles | 29,055 ft | 210 miles | 3,668 ft | #1,703 | #911 | 117 | 81 | 7 | 1,980 | |
E-Bike | 21 | 209 miles | 13,681 ft | 118 miles | 3,668 ft | #1,408 | #311 | 66 | 60 | |||
Horse | 59 | 99 miles | 6,732 ft | 46 miles | 2,402 ft | #461 | 6 | 2 | 3 | |||
Hike | 161 | 502 miles | 44,003 ft | 244 miles | 5,925 ft | #1,339 | #812 | 13 | 90 | 2 | 1,793 | |
Trail Running | 161 | 502 miles | 44,003 ft | 244 miles | 5,925 ft | #1,346 | #811 | 90 | 1 | 72 | ||
Dirtbike/Moto | 39 | 72 miles | 4,898 ft | 34 miles | 1,680 ft | #173 | 6 | |||||
Observed Trials | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
ATV/ORV/OHV | 39 | 72 miles | 4,898 ft | 34 miles | 1,680 ft | #119 | 6 |
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