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1.6 miles
Distance
207 ft
Climb
-211 ft
Descent
00:13:05
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
415 ft
Altitude min
474 ft
Altitude max
470 ft
Altitude start
466 ft
Altitude end
-17.7%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
3,501 ft
Distance climb
3,665 ft
Distance down
1,421 ft
Distance flat
00:13:05
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BlackTrac Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rocky Hill Ranch
    Smithville, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This section is tough, right from the start. There are several technical climbs, twists, turns, dips, bridges, and flowy fun that will eventually lead to a long, fast downhill run. ​
After that downhill, your hard work is paid back with Tres Grunts, three climbs divided by two downhill runs. This ends up on a hill at Ventoso Vista rest stop, with a picnic table, water jug, and almost always a nice breeze to cool you off.
Bypass Options:
At the Crossroads rest stop:
1) take Hard Boil, Switchback, and Mini-Me to Grey’s Highway. Then follow the road to the right to go to camp or parking areas, or stay right on the singletrack that leads to Fofenique that brings you onto Grey’s Highway further down.
2) take Grey’s Highway double-track on the fence line (aka Fat Chuck’s), after the first climb go right on Grey’s Highway and following the road most traveled back to camp or car.

Access Info

Part of Rocky Hill Loop

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to blacktrac trailhead (30.061220, -97.125780)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About BlackTrac

        ▼ Where is BlackTrac located?
        BlackTrac is located in Rocky Hill Ranch, Smithville, Texas, United States. It is part of the Rocky Hill Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.06122, -97.12578.
        ▼ How hard is BlackTrac?
        BlackTrac is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for BlackTrac?
        BlackTrac has 207 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 211 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 415 ft to 474 ft.
        ▼ Is BlackTrac a point to point trail?
        BlackTrac is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is BlackTrac?
        BlackTrac is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on BlackTrac?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on BlackTrac. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BlackTrac?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BlackTrac are:
        • September (4 activities)
        • December (4 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access BlackTrac? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to BlackTrac are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride BlackTrac?
        The estimated time to ride BlackTrac is approximately 13 minutes. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is BlackTrac?
        BlackTrac is a very popular trail. There have been 618 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 807 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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