more stats
4,816 ft
Distance
75 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:06:44
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
478 ft
Altitude min
513 ft
Altitude max
497 ft
Altitude start
499 ft
Altitude end
-17%
Grade max
12%
Grade min
2,001 ft
Distance climb
1,877 ft
Distance down
938 ft
Distance flat
00:06:44
Avg time

Upper Bedford Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Barber Hills
    Powderly, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #85987 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28720 in E-Biking
    • #117700 in Trail Running
    • #88228 in Hiking
    • #4361 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,232 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #207 in E-Biking
    • #1,618 in Trail Running
    • #1,025 in Hiking
    • #19 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump
  • Land Owner
    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Upper Bedford dives back into the woods from the Corp Road and quickly turns into a technical trail that has a lot of roots and elevation changes before ending up at the Inner Loop.

Access Info

From the Corps office or as part of the loop starting at the trailhead.

Tags
BermsBridgesJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 67 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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on Oct 4, 2026
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Bedford located?
      Upper Bedford is located in Barber Hills, Powderly, Texas, United States. It is part of the Barber Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.84892, -95.53773.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Bedford?
      Upper Bedford is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Bedford?
      Upper Bedford has 75 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 478 ft to 513 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Bedford a point to point trail?
      Upper Bedford is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Bedford?
      Upper Bedford is 4,816 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Bedford?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Bedford. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Bedford? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Bedford are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Bedford?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Upper Bedford. The trail is 4,816 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Bedford?
      Upper Bedford is a very popular trail. There have been 851 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,055 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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