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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
Avg time
Lower 40 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBig Cedar Wilderness Trails
Dallas, Texas -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes 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
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 22 miles average
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 83 rides
- Last: Jul 4, 2026
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(32.659460, -96.958690)
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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.
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How hard is Lower 40?
Lower 40 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%.
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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.
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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.
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