more stats
2,461 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:03:32
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
264 ft
Altitude min
281 ft
Altitude max
281 ft
Altitude start
266 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-4.1%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
141 ft
Distance climb
932 ft
Distance down
1,322 ft
Distance flat
00:03:32
Avg time

Howdy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grace Creek
    Longview, Texas
  • AKA
    Arboretum Connector
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73217 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #299152 in Trail Running
    • #298861 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,054 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #3,540 in Trail Running
    • #3,622 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Longview

The connector enters the wooded area from the east side of the Arboretum parking area and winds its way to the right of way, where it continues south and eventually crosses under Highway 31.
Turn right to enter Fixin' Too

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Howdy Trail Reports

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Oct 28, 2022 @ 10:16am
Oct 28, 2022
 Trail cleared during October work days. Watch for wash out under right of way (may need to dismount bike and cross on foot). City has been notified.
Sep 10, 2022 @ 11:24am
Sep 10, 2022
 Not any maintenance done in a long time. Unridable
Sep 17, 2015 @ 11:18am
Sep 17, 2015
Sep 3, 2015 @ 7:28pm
Sep 3, 2015
 Dry and fast!
Dec 1, 2014 @ 1:40pm
Dec 1, 2014
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on Oct 28, 2022
Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Thoorn
      Trail no longer accessible from Maude Cobb. We drove by 4/30/2020 looking for a trail head and saw Longview maintenance person. He said the new arboretum is where the trail was. He did not know of any other parts of the trail that were accessible.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Howdy located?
      Howdy is located in Grace Creek, Longview, Texas, United States. It is part of the Grace Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.49642, -94.75674.
      ▼ How hard is Howdy?
      Howdy is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Howdy?
      Howdy has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 264 ft to 281 ft.
      ▼ Is Howdy a point to point trail?
      Howdy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Howdy?
      Howdy is 2,461 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Howdy?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Howdy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Howdy?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Howdy are:
      • June (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Howdy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Howdy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Howdy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Howdy. The trail is 2,461 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Howdy?
      Howdy is a very popular trail. There have been 125 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 160 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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