more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-163 ft
Descent
00:14:43
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
531 ft
Altitude min
620 ft
Altitude max
620 ft
Altitude start
607 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
1,959 ft
Distance climb
2,474 ft
Distance down
2,887 ft
Distance flat
00:14:43
Avg time

Barbwire Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big Cedar Wilderness Trails
    Dallas, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #88000 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28667 in E-Biking
    • #116174 in Trail Running
    • #110613 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,267 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #202 in E-Biking
    • #1,587 in Trail Running
    • #1,452 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge

Great section of trail recently revived Lots of technical riding with switchbacks, scenic locations, mixture of wood features including bridges and a wood berm bridge, and a number of other technical climbs that will test your skills and endurance!

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BermsBridgesViewsWooden features
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 188 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Barbwire located?
      Barbwire is located in Big Cedar Wilderness Trails, Dallas, Texas, United States. It is part of the Big Cedar Wilderness Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.66457, -96.95986.
      ▼ How hard is Barbwire?
      Barbwire is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Barbwire?
      Barbwire has 146 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 163 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 531 ft to 620 ft.
      ▼ Is Barbwire a point to point trail?
      Yes, Barbwire is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Barbwire?
      Barbwire is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Barbwire?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Barbwire. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Barbwire?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Barbwire are:
      • October (16 activities)
      • November (12 activities)
      • August (9 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Barbwire? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Barbwire are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Barbwire?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Barbwire. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Barbwire?
      Barbwire is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,267 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,865 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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