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3,009 ft
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:06:04
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
559 ft
Altitude min
595 ft
Altitude max
559 ft
Altitude start
564 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-13.9%
Grade max
11%
Grade min
951 ft
Distance climb
846 ft
Distance down
1,191 ft
Distance flat
00:06:04
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Lower 40 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big Cedar Wilderness Trails
    Dallas, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #14762 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18513 in E-Biking
    • #94592 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Great revived section of trail which flows through a section of woods and fields providing some great scenery. Easy loop to catch your breath on after riding Copperhead Ridge and Man Bites Dog.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 86 rides
  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower 40

        ▼ Where is Lower 40 located?
        Lower 40 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 32.65946, -96.95869.
        ▼ How hard is Lower 40?
        Lower 40 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower 40?
        Lower 40 has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 559 ft to 595 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower 40 a point to point trail?
        Yes, Lower 40 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower 40?
        Lower 40 is 3,009 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower 40?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower 40. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower 40?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower 40 are:
        • July (36 activities)
        • February (17 activities)
        • December (13 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lower 40? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower 40 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower 40?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Lower 40. The trail is 3,009 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower 40?
        Lower 40 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 626 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 930 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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