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1.5 miles
Distance
237 ft
Climb
-240 ft
Descent
00:18:56
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
632 ft
Altitude min
720 ft
Altitude max
636 ft
Altitude start
633 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-49.6%
Grade max
29.3%
Grade min
2,884 ft
Distance climb
3,186 ft
Distance down
1,873 ft
Distance flat
00:18:56
Avg time

ManBitesDog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #17780 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25873 in E-Biking
    • #39359 in Trail Running
    • #77533 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This is a great loop which starts at Ranger about 1/2 mile down from the Copperhead Ridge exit. Climb the trail through some fun singletrack that winds through the trees and leads up to a sharp left turn switchback that starts you up a steep armored brick climb. After the brick climb you'll find some great fast flowy trail through the upper property section which ultimately leads back to Ranger Loop. Once back on Ranger you will have the option to curve left and ride up past the outlook/wooden bench to PackMule Loop or go right and hit the downhill drop out back to the lower portion of Ranger riding down the last leg of Man Bites Dog.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 72 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 427 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
Status:
on Sep 22, 2026
Avg: 4.06 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to manbitesdog trailhead (32.654990, -96.953710)

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      7:05 | 322 | Oct 4, 2024 , Dallas
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      13:01 | 384 | Oct 11, 2023 , Dallas

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      thedadbod thedadbod
      1.5 miles of empty calories. It could be a little fun if properly maintained, but it is far from properly maintained or even well-built.
      travismrides travismrides
      Small tree down just before the shortcut to the top. I was not able to move it by myself.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is ManBitesDog located?
      ManBitesDog 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 32.65499, -96.95371.
      ▼ How hard is ManBitesDog?
      ManBitesDog is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for ManBitesDog?
      ManBitesDog has 237 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 240 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 632 ft to 720 ft.
      ▼ How long is ManBitesDog?
      ManBitesDog is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on ManBitesDog?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on ManBitesDog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access ManBitesDog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to ManBitesDog are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride ManBitesDog?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride ManBitesDog. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is ManBitesDog?
      ManBitesDog is a very popular trail. There have been 2,360 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,433 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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