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970 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:01:21
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
701 ft
Altitude min
729 ft
Altitude max
724 ft
Altitude start
701 ft
Altitude end
-2.37%
Grade
-8.632%
Grade max
10.308%
Grade min
250 ft
Distance climb
639 ft
Distance down
81 ft
Distance flat
00:01:21
Avg time

Fishtail Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Muleshoe Bend
    Spicewood, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49017 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30968 in Trail Running
    • #25779 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Fishtail Loop is a 970 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Spicewood Texas. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 318 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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May 17, 2020 @ 12:43pm
May 17, 2020
Dec 4, 2019 @ 4:10pm
Dec 4, 2019
 Super loose on the lefty going up. Carry speed/momentum to get through it. Lots of loose rock in the trail. One branch hanging about face...
Jul 21, 2019 @ 6:02am
Jul 21, 2019
May 19, 2019 @ 7:51am
May 19, 2019
Jan 6, 2019 @ 7:55am
Jan 6, 2019
 Puddles in low lying sections. Otherwise dry.
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on May 17, 2020
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fishtail Loop

        ▼ Where is Fishtail Loop located?
        Fishtail Loop is located in Muleshoe Bend, Spicewood, Texas, United States. It is part of the Muleshoe Bend trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.48841, -98.09063.
        ▼ How hard is Fishtail Loop?
        Fishtail Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.37%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fishtail Loop?
        Fishtail Loop has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 701 ft to 729 ft.
        ▼ Is Fishtail Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Fishtail Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Fishtail Loop?
        Fishtail Loop is 970 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fishtail Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Fishtail Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fishtail Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fishtail Loop are:
        • August (17 activities)
        • July (16 activities)
        • September (16 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Fishtail Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fishtail Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Fishtail Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Fishtail Loop. The trail is 970 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Fishtail Loop?
        Fishtail Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,343 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,617 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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