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4,821 ft
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-96 ft
Descent
00:05:47
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
3,119 ft
Altitude min
3,160 ft
Altitude max
3,160 ft
Altitude start
3,142 ft
Altitude end
-0.391%
Grade
-14.674%
Grade max
13.215%
Grade min
1,878 ft
Distance climb
2,049 ft
Distance down
894 ft
Distance flat
00:05:47
Avg time

The Pit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mae Simmons Park
    Lubbock, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83845 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #359730 in Trail Running
    • #112587 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,208 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #4,531 in Trail Running
    • #1,501 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

The Pit is a 4,821 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Lubbock Texas. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 67 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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on Feb 4, 2023
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      Nearby Trails

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Pit located?
      The Pit is located in Mae Simmons Park, Lubbock, Texas, United States. It is part of the Mae Simmons Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.56096, -101.79511.
      ▼ How hard is The Pit?
      The Pit is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.391%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Pit?
      The Pit has 77 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,119 ft to 3,160 ft.
      ▼ Is The Pit a point to point trail?
      The Pit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Pit?
      The Pit is 4,821 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Pit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Pit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Pit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Pit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Pit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride The Pit. The trail is 4,821 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Pit?
      The Pit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,052 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 778 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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