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      Terlingua'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.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Mar 30, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      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

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      Photos of Terlingua Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Terlingua Mountain Bike

      Dog Cholla MTB
      trail: Dog Cholla
      4:34 | 25 | Feb 28, 2025 , Terlingua
      Lajitas MTB
      7:05 | 22 | Feb 27, 2025 , Terlingua
      Dig Cholla Trail
      trail: Dog Cholla
      43 | Dec 25, 2024 , Terlingua
      Sport Course Down Hill Section
      41 | Dec 22, 2024 , Terlingua
      Big Bend Ranch State Park-Part 3-Contrabando...
      20:24 | 490 | Jan 14, 2021 , Terlingua
      Big Bend Ranch State Park Part 2
      21:00 | 562 | Jan 10, 2021 , Terlingua
      Big Bend Ranch State Park - Mountain Biking...
      21:48 | 640 | Jan 7, 2021 , Terlingua
      youtuber Mountain Biking Big Bend Texas | Lajitas...
      6:30 | 711 | Mar 8, 2018 , Terlingua

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Buena Suerte Road
      Feb 7, 2025 @ 9:51am
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      East Dome Trail
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      		 Very Dryronfleisher
      Crystal Trail
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      		 Very Dryronfleisher
      Fresno Divide Trail
      Feb 9, 2025 @ 9:15am
      Feb 9, 2025
      		 Very Dryyacapo91
      Old Government Road
      Feb 9, 2025 @ 9:15am
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      		 Very Dryyacapo91
      West Dome Trail
      Feb 8, 2025 @ 8:59am
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      		 Very Dryyacapo91
      Waterhole Trail
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      		 Very Dryyacapo91
      Camino Viejo Trail
      Feb 8, 2025 @ 8:59am
      Feb 8, 2025
      		 Very Dryyacapo91
      Papalote Encino Trail
      Dec 10, 2024 @ 3:47pm
      Dec 10, 2024
      		 IdealSuper fun trail. One of the better ones...Gruvn
      Maverick Road
      Nov 6, 2024 @ 11:47am
      Nov 6, 2024
      		 Very DryE-Bike 42 km return of washboard and dust. Ay be...greynomad

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      Recent Comments

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      7mDCnwqxtrailRock Quarry TrailShort and super fun trail. Definitely worth...
      Mar 27, 2025 @ 9:01pm
      Mar 27, 2025
      7mDCnwqxtrailWaterhole TrailMost of the trail is creek bed, so either wide...
      Mar 27, 2025 @ 9:00pm
      Mar 27, 2025
      7mDCnwqxtrailWest Main TrailThis is the easiest black trail you will ever...
      Mar 27, 2025 @ 8:57pm
      Mar 27, 2025
      7mDCnwqxtrailFresno Divide TrailSuper fun trail. The climb from West Dome is a...
      Mar 27, 2025 @ 8:54pm
      Mar 27, 2025
      KeatonjrtrailOld Government RoadIn
      Mar 10, 2025 @ 1:20pm
      Mar 10, 2025

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike100441 miles29,055 ft210 miles3,668 ft
      		#1,703#9111178171,980
      E-Bike21209 miles13,681 ft118 miles3,668 ft
      		#1,408#3116660
      Horse5999 miles6,732 ft46 miles2,402 ft
      		#461623
      Hike161502 miles44,003 ft244 miles5,925 ft
      		#1,339#812139021,793
      Trail Running161502 miles44,003 ft244 miles5,925 ft
      		#1,346#81190172
      Dirtbike/Moto3972 miles4,898 ft34 miles1,680 ft
      		#1736
      Observed Trials1
      		1
      ATV/ORV/OHV3972 miles4,898 ft34 miles1,680 ft
      		#1196
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