USFS National Forest System Trails · Texas · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in National Forests in Texas, Texas?
Yes — National Forests in Texas in Texas has 36.2 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 15 segments, typically open Year-round, according to official USFS travel-management data.
- Bike-designated
- 36.2 mi15 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 455 mi97 segments
- Bike season
- Year-roundUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 2trail segments
8% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in National Forests in Texas
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dl Bike Trail | 7.87 | Native Material | Year-round |
| North Loop | 5.06 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Henry Lake | 4.38 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Dl Bike Trail Outside | 4.03 | Native Material | Year-round |
| South Loop | 3.99 | Native Material | Year-round |
| C-Trail | 3.1 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Inner Loop | 2.2 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Rcw Loop | 2.12 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Start Hill | 0.94 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 220 Spur | 0.73 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Dl Bike Brown | 0.71 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in National Forests in Texas?
- National Forests in Texas has about 36.2 mi of bike-designated trail across 15 segments, out of 455 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in National Forests in Texas?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 0 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in National Forests in Texas (Texas)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.