14.2 miles
Distance
1,331 ft
Climb
-1,330 ft
Descent
737 ft
High Point

Tried to connect the best route of most of Big Cedar including blacks, but not double blacks. Highway Rim trail wouldn't connect in Trail forks, but plan to add it at about mile 7 adding another 1 mile to total?

Detailed Description
Most of Big Cedar is a 14 mile popular intermediate route located near Dallas Texas. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 24 trails. This route climbs 1,331 ft with a max elevation of 737 ft then descends -1,330 ft.
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Trails in Route

Dragonfly4,186 ft
Ranger889 ft
Crooked Tree1 mile
Ranger164 ft
Copper Head Ridge2 miles
Ranger1,759 ft
ManBitesDog4,728 ft
Ranger2,746 ft
Pack Mule4,760 ft
Ranger1,299 ft
I CAN4,514 ft
Ranger499 ft
Sting of Scorpion (SOS)1 mile
Ranger741 ft
Texas Sunset1,158 ft
SXSW2,516 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    27
More Stats for Most of Big Cedar mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 19 min
  • Altitude min
    552 ft
  • Altitude start
    729 ft
  • Altitude end
    728 ft
  • Grade max
    -25.7%
  • Grade min
    28%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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SXSW
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