Your Guide to North Texas Mountain Bike Trails
Not much is known about the newest Tyler-area trail in Whitehouse, TX beyond the name and location. Blackhawk Creek Hike and Bike Trail is located at the dead end of Patrick Rd in Whitehouse. Here are some basic directions. COMING FROM THE NORTH: Drive south on Highway 110 through the Main St./346 intersection. Turn left […]
Faulkner Park in Tyler features 5.9 miles of tight, intermediate-level trail spread over four loops. Almost the entire park is shaded by pine trees, and the trail system is very well-maintained—including some nicely constructed bridges. This trail crosses a walking path several times, and locals recommend walking that path once to help get your bearing […]
The Hamby Trail sits on private land and is closed to the public. You must be a paying member of the Longview Area Multisport Association to get the gate code and gain access to the trail. To pay for a membership, you can visit Woolley G’s Bike & Fitness. The Hamby Trail also features a […]
Lindsey Park is the newest mountain bike trail in the Tyler area and it features about 15 miles of beginner to intermediate-level trail spread across four main loops. This trail is considered one of the most flowing trails in East Texas, and is very popular with local and area residents. Lindsey Park has some relatively […]
The Mineola Nature Preserve Fun Route is located southwest of the main nature preserve parking lot along County Road 2724. It is a mixture of double and singletrack of beginner to intermediate level. You can access the Zeppa Well Trail near the nature preserve parking lot and follow it as it runs 1.5 miles parallel […]
The Mobberly Baptist Church trail is located on private church land but open to the public. This 6.5 mile trail is somewhat beginner-friendly with some good flow, but the hills also make it a challenge for experienced riders. Please follow all rules posted at the trail head. The trail consists of one main loop—A loop—which […]
Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches features an on-campus, professionally designed trail system that connects to the network of paved paths through town. The soil is generally sandy and very loose in dry summer weather. Be aware that portions of the trail are two-way while some loops are one-way singletrack. The main parking area for […]
The Longview Bicycle Club and other volunteers are building and maintaining a trail on public land. The trail is currently open to the public and accessible from the trailhead at The Maude Cobb Convention Center parking lot. The trail, referred to as both Stamper Park and Grace Creek Trails, is primarily an intermediate-level set of […]
Tyler State Park near Tyler, TX features approximately 10 miles of beginner to intermediate-level singletrack.
The UTT Trail in Tyler offers up some punchy climbs and tight turns weaving for about 4 miles through the university’s disc golf course. The trail is rated intermediate for some of its technical features, including two small pump tracks and two challenging switchbacks. You’ll also find a teeter-totter, balance beam, jumps, and a small […]