more stats
2,756 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
00:04:54
Avg time
47 ft
Altitude change
325 ft
Altitude min
372 ft
Altitude max
325 ft
Altitude start
371 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-2.1%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
1,614 ft
Distance climb
210 ft
Distance down
837 ft
Distance flat
00:04:54
Avg time

Sunflower Forest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Bryan
    Bryan, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119096 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128205 in E-Biking
    • #118564 in Trail Running
    • #150456 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,667 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #1,265 in E-Biking
    • #1,626 in Trail Running
    • #2,410 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BTU

Starts out after the intersection of a cutoff and the joining of Chug-A-Ugh trails going in to a field following a fence line scattered with the occasional thorny mesquite tree. The field section is a little on the boring side of the ride, but about half way through it joins back into the trees where it is a little more pleasant, but still gradually ascending. The trail ends at an intersection where a cutoff comes from Doggy Dash and the start of Texas Twister.

History:
Around 2003 a return trail was cut along the fence line. It meander through the thorny mesquite trees in this area and ended at a large oak tree where Texas Twister started. In 2012 most of this trail was wiped out, all the trees it went through were gone after a pipe line went through. The trail was reestablished but had to hug the fence line to allow for creating an outbound trail to get off the levee in 2013. The trail was closed in 2015 due to ongoing maintenance on the west side levee. In January 2020 BTU gave BVMBA the go to reestablish the trails on the West Loop. This trail was renamed from Flat Tire Flyer to Sunflower Forest back in 2013 when it was re-established and covered with sunflower up to where it entered the woods now. Texas Twister started there. In May 2020, the name Flat Tire Flyer was given to its parallel outbound trail and the boundaries for Sunflower forest were changed to be identified at a cutoff at the each end of the trail so Sunflower forest took a portion of Texas Twister.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 299 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Sunflower Forest Trail Reports

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Oct 5, 2026 @ 9:41pm (America/Chicago)
Oct 5, 2026
reporter Drying out, lots of blow down
Oct 1, 2026 @ 7:52pm (America/Chicago)
Oct 1, 2026
reporter Rain Rain Rain
Sep 21, 2026 @ 3:47pm (America/Chicago)
Sep 21, 2026
reporter Quite sandy in places.
Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:31am (America/Chicago)
Sep 9, 2026
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Jul 28, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 28, 2026
reporter Definitely sandy in places
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on Oct 5, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Directions to sunflower-forest trailhead (30.716670, -96.481310)

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      4 miles • 171 ft • 12 •
      BVBMA Summer TT course on Lake Bryan East Loop between starting in May and ending in August.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunflower Forest located?
      Sunflower Forest is located in Lake Bryan, Bryan, Texas, United States. It is part of the Lake Bryan trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.71667, -96.48131.
      ▼ How hard is Sunflower Forest?
      Sunflower Forest is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunflower Forest?
      Sunflower Forest has 45 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 325 ft to 372 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunflower Forest a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sunflower Forest is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunflower Forest?
      Sunflower Forest is 2,756 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunflower Forest?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sunflower Forest. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sunflower Forest?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sunflower Forest are:
      • March (24 activities)
      • September (21 activities)
      • August (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sunflower Forest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunflower Forest are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunflower Forest?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Sunflower Forest. The trail is 2,756 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunflower Forest?
      Sunflower Forest is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,011 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,258 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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