more stats
3,297 ft
Distance
75 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:05:45
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
469 ft
Altitude min
509 ft
Altitude max
492 ft
Altitude start
502 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-18%
Grade max
27.4%
Grade min
1,050 ft
Distance climb
1,512 ft
Distance down
735 ft
Distance flat
00:05:45
Avg time

Milkweed Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Barber Hills
    Powderly, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #100592 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58631 in E-Biking
    • #128724 in Trail Running
    • #101560 in Hiking
    • #13888 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,452 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #364 in E-Biking
    • #1,867 in Trail Running
    • #1,276 in Hiking
    • #58 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump
  • Land Owner
    U.S. Corps of Engineers

Milkweed leaves the Pat Mayse dam area paralleling the highway It soon heads away from the road with some technical areas to navigate. There is a great climb at the end of the trail leading up to the Corp office fence. At the end of the fence, take a right to the start of the Upper Bedford.

Access Info

From the dam or part of the loop starting at the trailhead.

Tags
BermsBridgesJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 46 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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on Oct 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Milkweed located?
      Milkweed is located in Barber Hills, Powderly, Texas, United States. It is part of the Barber Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.85169, -95.54125.
      ▼ How hard is Milkweed?
      Milkweed is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Milkweed?
      Milkweed has 75 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 469 ft to 509 ft.
      ▼ Is Milkweed a point to point trail?
      Milkweed is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Milkweed?
      Milkweed is 3,297 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Milkweed?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Milkweed. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Milkweed? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Milkweed are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Milkweed?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Milkweed. The trail is 3,297 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Milkweed?
      Milkweed is a moderately popular trail. There have been 778 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 869 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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