9.7 miles
Distance
659 ft
Climb
-657 ft
Descent
490 ft
High Point
322 ft
Altitude min
322 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
-21.6%
Grade max
23.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

This route includes a sample of the best Green trails. You don't have to ride all 10 miles. At many points on this loop you can exit and follow the "Home" signs at road intersections if you want to shorten this loop and get back to the parking lot.

Getting up to the Crossroads Rest Stop can be a grunt. It is well worth the effort as there are lots of easy and fun trails to ride once you are up there.

This route is the easiest way up, and it can be a workout. Take your time and enjoy getting to Crossroads. (a rest stop with picnic table and water jug)

Once at the Crossroads, take a right and enjoy Karaway, Tristy, Lemonade, and optionally Loblolly and Y-Knot (or, just stay on West Fenceline Road if you are ready to head home).

You will return back to the Crossroads Rest Stop again. Stay on the road and look for the "HOME" signs to follow Greys Highway back to the parking lot. (Pick up Home Stretch after the cattle guard for a downhill ride on singletrack to the Parking Lot)

Enjoy

Detailed Description
Green-Beginners Loop is a 10 mile popular easy route located near Smithville Texas. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 659 ft with a max elevation of 490 ft then descends -657 ft.

Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 20 min
  • Altitude min
    322 ft
  • Altitude start
    322 ft
  • Altitude end
    322 ft
  • Climb
    659 ft
  • Descent
    -657 ft
  • Grade max
    -21.6%
  • Grade min
    23.7%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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Grey's Way574 ft
HoldensWay4,331 ft
SofaKingFun2,264 ft
MiniMe810 ft
Switchback2,149 ft
Wellhead Road1,096 ft
HardBoil1,207 ft
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Tristy2 miles
Lemonade2,238 ft
LoblollysLastStand2,612 ft
Y-Knot4,062 ft
Lemonade302 ft
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