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10 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Intermediate |
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| Length: 20 miles | Global Rank: #580 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 44 | Wishlist: 35 |
| 2 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +800 // -400 feet |
| Average Speed: 7.6 mph | Average Time: 0hr 56min |
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Description
Roughly 20 miles of singletrack loops. Well maintained without being overly invasive. On church owned property. Church has generously offered use of facilities for restroom/water. Waiver required to ride. Available at kiosk at trailhead or www.dorba2.com. Great views and boasts the highest elevation in Dallas.
Orange is a nice beginner loop winding through the trees.
White is the central loop that connects all the other loops. There are some very fast runs, moderately technical areas, and some serious climbs.
Blue is a short fast winding run down the hill, then the climb back up the main drive to the trailhead.
Yellow is the most technical loop with some dips connected by switchbacks.
Green is a nice easy loop with some mild dips and minimal climbing.
Red is for those who like to climb. Lots of climbing and lots of switchback climbs.
Near the trail head there is a downhill area for experts only. There is a ramp to a platform giving you what looks like a 7 or 8 foot drop into the trail. I haven't ridden this (yet).
There are some dirt jumps for BMXers.
They have also stacked some huge rocks for a trials area.
Something for everyone here. It's up to you how far you want to push yourself any given day.
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Description
Roughly 20 miles of singletrack loops. Well maintained without being overly invasive. On church owned property. Church has generously offered use of facilities for restroom/water. Waiver required to ride. Available at kiosk at trailhead or www.dorba2.com. Great views and boasts the highest elevation in Dallas.
Orange is a nice beginner loop winding through the trees.
White is the central loop that connects all the other loops. There are some very fast runs, moderately technical areas, and some serious climbs.
Blue is a short fast winding run down the hill, then the climb back up the main drive to the trailhead.
Yellow is the most technical loop with some dips connected by switchbacks.
Green is a nice easy loop with some mild dips and minimal climbing.
Red is for those who like to climb. Lots of climbing and lots of switchback climbs.
Near the trail head there is a downhill area for experts only. There is a ramp to a platform giving you what looks like a 7 or 8 foot drop into the trail. I haven't ridden this (yet).
There are some dirt jumps for BMXers.
They have also stacked some huge rocks for a trials area.
Something for everyone here. It's up to you how far you want to push yourself any given day.
added by cannedtoona 
on September 21, 2009
on September 21, 2009Trail Reviews [Add a review]
Review: Must ride! Big Cedar has around 20 miles of trials developed at the moment that feature incredible climbs, jagged down hills, over 70 wood structures, low water creek crossings, and much more. The trail is constantly being added to and is expected to reach 50 miles when completed. This trial offers the riders multiple loops with a wide array of elements and diverse terrain. One of the most unique elements of this course is a section of the trial that runs through a tunnel approximately 100 feet long, giving the rider an experience that no other trial near can offer.
Review: Challenging trail for a newbie biker, and some of those hairpin downhills, are downright hairy! The view are scenic for the Dallas area and the constant smell of cedar dampens the smell of blood and sweat I experienced! The church was gracious to offer access.
Thanks Manuel for your help...
Review: Awesome Trail system. I can't believe there aren't more reviews. This is my favorite in DFW area--and one of my favorites of all time after riding in multiple states. The system is way over 6 miles--I'm thinking more like 18 miles. You have a lot of options, with a main Ranger loop and other trails off this. If you only ride Ranger you are missing out. There are a couple of sections that just opened this year. I don't ride offroad with an odometer, but riding buddies told me total elevation gain on one of our rides was over 1,000 feet. There is something for all skill levels and all sizes here. I rode it when getting back to biking after a significant break when I wasn't in shape or as good as I was before and I was dying when taking most of the loops. Now this trail just makes me smile.
Review: Several new trail cut over the winter... Have not tried them yet but they look promising...
Review: I moved down here coming from a very hilly state (Michigan) and ive tryed a ton of trails down here and was disapointed in the technicality of them. So when i came here i wasnt expecting much. To my suprise this was one of the Funnest trails ive ever rode. I have done all the trails . VERY GOOD.
Review: Only rode the Ranger loop, but I look forward to the rest of the loops. there are some really good climbs, fun semi technical down hill sections, and one long fast down hill. there is a downhill course and some of the loops are marked expert. It also has a short one mile beginner loop that is good for newer rider lacking much endurance.
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Review: This is a great little trail. It has some tough, sudden, short climbs, and lots of quick turns in the trees. There are a few tough downhill switchbacks and a couple of open meadow sprints. When I rode it, the conditions were extremely dry, making the earth loose and unstable. If Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort isn't a black diamond - neither is this ride.
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Review: Road the white trail. First long ride on new 29r but did not get to go on all the trails due to time and experience level of the group. Closest thing to Hill Country/Austin terrain I have seen in DFW.
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Review: This trail is now around 8 miles and growing. Great views. Also there is work being done some new Dirt jumps. Please Don't Ride Muddy Trails.
* Review edited 1/2/2010
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* Review edited 1/2/2010
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