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SaveWaco trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Horseback, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often rooty. Scenery includes creeks, caves and lakes. Common trail features include bridges, rock gardens and stairs. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include picnic spots. Popular destinations include Cameron Park, Lacy Point Nature Trail and Woodway Park.
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- Mountain Bike
322 trails
- E-Bike
281 trails
- Gravel Bike
96 trails
- Adaptive Bike
31 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
23 trails
- Horse
241 trails
- Hike
320 trails
- Trail Running
320 trails
Region Details
- 40
- 47
- 93
- 85
- 44
- 13
Region Status
Open as of Sep 3, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 324
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 322
- Trails E-Bike
- 281
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 96
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 31
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 23
- Trails Horse
- 241
- Trails Hike
- 320
- Trails Trail Running
- 320
- Total Distance
- 72 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 26 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,442 ft
- Total Vertical
- 173 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 548 ft
- Reports
- 833
- Photos
- 176
- Completed Counter
- 32,669
Sub Regions
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Cameron Park
- 36
- 58
- 75
- 44
- 13
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Cotton Belt Trail
- 1
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Lacy Point Nature Trail
- 24
- 1
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Woodway Park
- 11
- 9
Popular Waco Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1,010 ft • 76 ft • 702 •
Upper section of , best way to the top in this part of the trail. Be ready for a short but steep climb.
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 932 ft • 0 ft • 684 •
Arguably, is the fastest and the best way to get to the top if you are willing to ride the downhills in that area: (Black), (Black), (Blue) and (Blue).
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 502 ft • 7 ft • 636 •
Due to bridge weight restrictions, allowed on this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.7 • 2,621 ft • 112 ft • 618 •
Due to bridge weight restrictions, allowed on this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.3 • 1,827 ft • 25 ft • 594 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 2.4 • 2,746 ft • 33 ft • 561 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2,602 ft • 12 ft • 556 •
can be considered the beginning or the end of , depending on the trail direction. Easy to follow with moderate climbs and a sharp turn. Turns steep in the upper section right before hitting .
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 1,138 ft • 0 ft • 548 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Waco Mountain Bike Routes
9 miles • 842 ft • 26 •
Full Course route from the 2016 Cameron Park Blowout Presented by The Bear Mountain
★ 2.0 • 7 miles • 529 ft • 21 • Loop •
Inspired by this route . There are some small additions adding about a mile to the total distance, as well...
13 miles • 1,207 ft • 49 •
Nice mix of fun trails starting and ending a Redwood Shelter. Fun Mix + Cal 56
7 miles • 773 ft • 20 •
Full Course route from the 2023 Cameron Park Blowout Presented by The Bear Mountain
Photos of Waco Mountain Bike
Videos of Waco Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Powerline | Sep 3, 2026 @ 6:33pm (America/Chicago) Sep 3, 2026 | Unknown | riddletommy2929 | ||
| Powerline | Aug 18, 2026 @ 8:00pm (America/Chicago) Aug 18, 2026 | Dry | texasmountainbiker | ||
| Sidewinder (North) | Aug 5, 2026 @ 8:41am (America/Chicago) Aug 5, 2026 | Dry | texasmountainbiker | ||
| Rinky Dink | Aug 3, 2026 @ 7:59pm (America/Chicago) Aug 3, 2026 | Dry | TylerAjGZ5e | ||
| Vortex | Aug 1, 2026 @ 8:27pm (America/Chicago) Aug 1, 2026 | Ideal | texasmountainbiker | ||
| Johnie (Easy) | Aug 1, 2026 @ 8:26pm (America/Chicago) Aug 1, 2026 | Ideal | texasmountainbiker | ||
| Low-Tide | Jul 24, 2026 @ 10:12am (America/Matamoros) Jul 24, 2026 | Dry | Rick6413 | ||
| Park I | Jul 24, 2026 @ 10:12am (America/Matamoros) Jul 24, 2026 | Ideal | Rick6413 | ||
| High-Tide | Jul 24, 2026 @ 10:12am (America/Matamoros) Jul 24, 2026 | Ideal | Rick6413 | ||
| East Slope Connector | Jul 24, 2026 @ 10:12am (America/Matamoros) Jul 24, 2026 | Ideal | Rick6413 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NoelWeHs7 | update | trail | activity #104571061 and 17 more | Sep 25, 2026 @ 12:15pm Sep 25, 2026 |
| chasethegnar | ridden | trail | activity #104568219 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 11:24am Sep 25, 2026 |
| chasethegnar | comment | trail | activity #104502237 | Sep 24, 2026 @ 11:17am Sep 24, 2026 |
| chasethegnar | ridden | trail | activity #104502184 | Sep 24, 2026 @ 11:16am Sep 24, 2026 |
| Loureashafais | comment | trail | activity #104056340 | Sep 18, 2026 @ 9:49am Sep 18, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Learn the flow and send with speed and this is... | Sep 24, 2026 @ 11:17am Sep 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | nice one | Sep 18, 2026 @ 9:49am Sep 18, 2026 | ||
| report | Thanks for the update! We also had to lift our... | Jul 25, 2026 @ 7:51am Jul 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is not a mountain bike trail. It is a... | Feb 12, 2026 @ 6:50am Feb 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Love this trail! Very diverse. | Jan 2, 2026 @ 8:51am Jan 2, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails223 awarded -
10 Blue Trails347 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge20 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded
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 | 322 | 72 miles | 6,391 ft | 26 miles | 174 ft | #487 | #181 | 171 | 833 | 23 | 9,687 | |
| E-Bike | 281 | 51 miles | 5,482 ft | 18 miles | 167 ft | #1,423 | #870 | 3 | 751 | 2 | 279 | |
| Gravel Bike | 96 | 33 miles | 791 ft | 10 miles | 174 ft | #1,677 | #448 | 23 | 15 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 31 | 6 miles | 404 ft | 2 miles | 151 ft | #4,348 | #1,065 | 40 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 23 | 6 miles | 1,480 ft | 3 miles | 125 ft | #2,733 | #655 | 262 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 241 | 42 miles | 4,104 ft | 14 miles | 157 ft | #651 | #474 | 171 | 3 | |||
| Hike | 320 | 71 miles | 6,329 ft | 25 miles | 174 ft | #835 | #385 | 2 | 830 | 1 | 608 | |
| Trail Running | 320 | 71 miles | 6,329 ft | 25 miles | 174 ft | #1,372 | #495 | 830 | 3 | 636 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Waco?
Waco has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Waco?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Waco are:
- California 56 (4.4/5)
- Sidewinder (North) (4.3/5)
- Fox Run (4.2/5)
- Sidewinder (South) (4.2/5)
- Thor (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Waco?
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What is the longest trail in Waco?
The longest trail in Waco is Riverwalk Trail (North Bank, East Waco) at 3.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Waco?
The best hiking trails in Waco are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Waco?
The best trail running trails in Waco are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Waco?
Waco has a total of 324 trails. Of those, 322 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Waco to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Waco?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Waco is Highlander with 224 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Waco?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Waco is Highlander with 324 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Waco?
Waco supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Waco?
The following bike services are available in Waco:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Waco?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Waco is Grinder with an average grade of 11.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Waco?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Waco. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Waco?
The overall region status for Waco is Clear / Green. Out of 96 trails:
- Clear / Green: 86
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
- Closed: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Waco?
Yes, Waco supports e-bike riding. There are 158 trails in Waco 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 Waco?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Waco are: View all mountain biking routes in Waco.
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What are the top sights to see in Waco?
There are 2 notable sights in Waco. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Waco.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Waco?
The most popular Strava segments in Waco are:
- Grassy up and down (2,947 athletes)
- Zoom first (2,803 athletes)
- Jeep Road (2,795 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Waco?
There are 16 technical trail features (TTFs) in Waco. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Waco.
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What trails are closed in Waco?
There are currently 4 closed trails in Waco. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 86
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
- Closed: 4
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Waco?
Yes, there are 29 accessible/adaptive trails in Waco. View all adaptive trails in Waco for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Waco?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Waco directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Waco?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Waco are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Waco?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Waco are:
- Pipeline (3.2/5)
- Twister (3.3/5)
- Drain Pipe (3/5)
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