more stats
2,444 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:05:51
Avg time
16 ft
Altitude change
691 ft
Altitude min
734 ft
Altitude max
714 ft
Altitude start
732 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-10.4%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
646 ft
Distance climb
568 ft
Distance down
1,184 ft
Distance flat
00:05:51
Avg time

SXSW Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big Cedar Wilderness Trails
    Dallas, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48312 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11803 in E-Biking
    • #102239 in Trail Running
    • #101796 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #677 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #61 in E-Biking
    • #1,302 in Trail Running
    • #1,286 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Great new loop which offers some fun drops, punchy climbs, dirt jumps, and a few new big berms This loop enters off to the side of ONCOR property where Texas Sunset Loop ends at the campground.

Tags
BermsDropsJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 64 rides
  • 39 miles avg distance
All
  • 445 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
Status:
on Oct 19, 2026
Avg: 4.18 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is SXSW located?
      SXSW 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 32.64831, -96.95901.
      ▼ How hard is SXSW?
      SXSW is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for SXSW?
      SXSW has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 691 ft to 734 ft.
      ▼ How long is SXSW?
      SXSW is 2,444 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on SXSW?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on SXSW. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access SXSW? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to SXSW are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride SXSW?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride SXSW. The trail is 2,444 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is SXSW?
      SXSW is a very popular trail. There have been 2,325 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,700 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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