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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
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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
    Green Rate
  • 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

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Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 213 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,278 rides
  • Last: Jul 9, 2026
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Jun 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 26, 2026
 Mostly rideable. Watch traction when going uphill.
Jun 13, 2026 @ 12:49pm (America/Matamoros)
Jun 13, 2026
May 31, 2026 @ 4:18pm (America/Chicago)
May 31, 2026
May 16, 2026 @ 8:59am (America/Matamoros)
May 16, 2026
May 5, 2026 @ 5:57pm (America/Matamoros)
May 5, 2026
 Some soft spots but rideable
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Avg: 4.08 (5 votes)
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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 10 m of elevation gain. The trail has 7 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 15 m to 23 m.
        ▼ 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.

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