more stats
3,360 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:06:32
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
713 ft
Altitude min
761 ft
Altitude max
760 ft
Altitude start
755 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
1,191 ft
Distance climb
1,004 ft
Distance down
1,168 ft
Distance flat
00:06:32
Avg time

Derailleur Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Muleshoe Bend
    Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125575 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80397 in Trail Running
    • #329088 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,751 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #908 in Trail Running
    • #4,070 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    LCRA

Black Diamond side loop of of Great Escape (green trail). More advanced riders and challenge themselves while the less advanced riders wait for your return. This loop comes back to the Great Escape trail not far from where it left.

Access Info

Pay the gate fee and ride

Tags
Faint trailRock gardensSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 116 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Derailleur Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 9:43am (America/Chicago)
Aug 15, 2026
Apr 15, 2023 @ 12:18am
Apr 15, 2023
Jan 8, 2020 @ 8:47am
Jan 8, 2020
 In good shape a little dry. Could use rain. There was a lot of wind on 1/6/20. Which caused a lot of deadfall but nothing major. The lcra has...
Dec 4, 2019 @ 4:06pm
Dec 4, 2019
 Lots of dead fall from strong winds over the weekend. Cleared a few large limbs in he middle. Dry and loose in spots. Decent conditions
Jul 21, 2019 @ 6:02am
Jul 21, 2019
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on Aug 15, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Derailleur located?
      Derailleur is located in Muleshoe Bend, Texas, United States. It is part of the Muleshoe Bend trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.48407, -98.09557.
      ▼ How hard is Derailleur?
      Derailleur is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Derailleur?
      Derailleur has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 713 ft to 761 ft.
      ▼ Is Derailleur a point to point trail?
      Yes, Derailleur is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Derailleur?
      Derailleur is 3,360 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Derailleur?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Derailleur. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Derailleur? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Derailleur are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Derailleur?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Derailleur. The trail is 3,360 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Derailleur?
      Derailleur is a moderately popular trail. There have been 583 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 958 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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