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10.4 miles
Distance
724 ft
Climb
-726 ft
Descent
01:25:01
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
522 ft
Altitude min
631 ft
Altitude max
550 ft
Altitude start
548 ft
Altitude end
-17.4%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
5 miles
Distance flat
01:25:01
Avg time

12-Mile Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cedar Hill State Park
    Cedar Hill, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27266 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77151 in Trail Running
    • #92958 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #421 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #864 in Trail Running
    • #1,142 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump

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AI Generated Description

12-Mile Loop is a highly rated 10 mile popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Cedar Hill Texas. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 724 ft blue climb. It features berm, bridge and jump. On average it takes 1 hour25 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BermsBridgesFamily friendlyJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 71 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 677 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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on Oct 10, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.18 (16 votes)
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      Directions to 12mile-loop trailhead (32.610060, -96.997420)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 1.0 • 10 miles • 724 ft • 1 • Loop •
      A route for the 12 mile loop
      10 miles • 556 ft • 4 •
      Cedar Hill State Park 8 mile and 3 mile loops.
      4.3 ★★★★★
      16 Ratings
      5 ★ 38%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 13%
      2 ★
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      1 Review & Comments

      maburnerjr
      Only 3 and 8 mile (not 12) loops are open. It is dry but trails in rough shape from water damage.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 12-Mile Loop located?
      12-Mile Loop is located in Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill, Texas, United States. It is part of the Cedar Hill State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.61006, -96.99742.
      ▼ How hard is 12-Mile Loop?
      12-Mile Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 12-Mile Loop?
      12-Mile Loop has 724 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 726 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 522 ft to 631 ft.
      ▼ Is 12-Mile Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, 12-Mile Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 12-Mile Loop?
      12-Mile Loop is 10.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 12-Mile Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 12-Mile Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 12-Mile Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 12-Mile Loop are:
      • September (46 activities)
      • August (39 activities)
      • November (32 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 12-Mile Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 12-Mile Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 12-Mile Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 25 minutes to ride 12-Mile Loop. The trail is 10.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 12-Mile Loop?
      12-Mile Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,913 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,919 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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