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4,669 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:04:35
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
48 ft
Altitude min
74 ft
Altitude max
59 ft
Altitude start
69 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-8.7%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
942 ft
Distance climb
801 ft
Distance down
2,927 ft
Distance flat
00:04:35
Avg time

Missing Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brazos River Trails
    Sugar Land, Texas
  • AKA
    Tower to Brindley part 1
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #122998 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Sugar Land Parks and Recreation

Newest segment of BRT region. Short punchy climbs and drops mixed with flowy winding singletrack

Access Info

Access from Tower Loop trailhead or from new bridge off of park road.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 17 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 244 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,382 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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        Directions to missing-link-432580 trailhead (29.564890, -95.657410)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Missing Link

        Where is Missing Link located?
        Missing Link is located in Brazos River Trails, Sugar Land, Texas, United States. It is part of the Brazos River Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 29.56489, -95.65741.
        How hard is Missing Link?
        Missing Link is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Missing Link?
        Missing Link has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 48 ft to 74 ft.
        Is Missing Link a point to point trail?
        Yes, Missing Link is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Missing Link?
        Missing Link is 4,669 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Missing Link?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Missing Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Missing Link?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Missing Link are:
        • May (80 activities)
        • July (68 activities)
        • September (64 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Missing Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Missing Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Missing Link?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Missing Link. The trail is 4,669 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Missing Link?
        Missing Link is a very popular trail. There have been 7,934 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,897 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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