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3,091 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-209 ft
Descent
00:16:31
Avg time
-197 ft
Altitude change
4,614 ft
Altitude min
4,810 ft
Altitude max
4,810 ft
Altitude start
4,613 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-27.1%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
184 ft
Distance climb
2,766 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:16:31
Avg time

Topcow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Hills
    El Paso, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #10053 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #139220 in Trail Running
    • #302011 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #117 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #2,094 in Trail Running
    • #3,654 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Texas Parks and Wildlife

This trail has some technical climbs and at the end it gets really technical as the trail starts descend. Close to the end, it has some technical steep drops.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 62 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Topcow Trail Reports

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Aug 16, 2025 @ 6:56am
Aug 16, 2025
 reporter Top Cow, Baby Cow, New York Strip, what is it now? Great ride, very little used. Probably boring to most. But fast and fun. No real errosion.
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on Aug 16, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Topcow located?
      Topcow is located in North Hills, El Paso, Texas, United States. It is part of the North Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 31.93945, -106.48399.
      ▼ How hard is Topcow?
      Topcow is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Topcow?
      Topcow has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 209 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,614 ft to 4,810 ft.
      ▼ Is Topcow a point to point trail?
      Topcow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Topcow?
      Topcow is 3,091 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Topcow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Topcow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Topcow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Topcow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Topcow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Topcow. The trail is 3,091 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Topcow?
      Topcow is a very popular trail. There have been 212 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 214 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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