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Cedar Hill State Park At Joe Pool Lake Mountain Bike Trail

Dallas, Texas

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Avg Rating:	3 trail reviews
Status: Open updated 2/25/09 by hayabusa	Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 15 miles	Global Rank: 373
Tread: Singletrack	Configuration: Other
Ridden: 40	Wishlist: 17

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Description: Cedar Hill State Park is home to the premier North Texas mountain bike trail. The DORBA trail, named for the volunteers of the Dallas Off Road Biking Association, was built by mountain bikers for mountain bikers. Over 1200 acres of prime mountain bike landscape are crisscrossed with 15 miles of intense riding. With three loops, which get progressively longer and tougher, this trail system offers something for all levels of riders. Trails take the riders in and out of dense trees and open valleys most of which is one-way single track. Difficult uphill climbs and fast downhill descents are encountered throughout the ride. The trails are very well maintained by DORBA with signs, bridges, erosion prevention, etc. The tree coverage found throughout the park is a great place to rest after a long climb or unsuspected crash. Be careful when coming around a blind curve. This trail is closed after rainfall so call 972/291-3900 and press star 2 for trail conditions.

added on July 18, 2007 by blakeovard

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NEARBY TRAILS

Big Cedar Wilderness Trails in Dallas (2.4 miles away)
Ocnp - Oak Cliff Nature Preserve in Dallas (9.2 miles away)

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reviewed by bigwrecker on June 1, 2009

Rode this trail for the first time on 05/30/09. It appeared as though it was going to be pretty fun within the first mile, but from the time you pass the turnoff for the "Short Loop", it is nothing but a neverending assault of midspeed switchbacks and enough tree gates to ensure that you never pick up enough speed to make it interesting. I'm all in favor of switchbacks and gates, but it just got to the point where it was just no fun. I am sure this trail is fun for some people, but my rating is based on the lack of diversity, lack of any technical sections, and the $5 per person park entry fee.

reviewed by djarvis on May 16, 2009

Fast singletrack for the most part with some 4 wheeler roads connecting some of the loops. Two-thirds of the trail is under tree cover and has quite nice scenery. I rode the full 12 mile loop in the morning and opted for the 8 mile in the evening. Very good challenge with some minor technical areas for this beginner in his 40's. I highly recommend this trail to a beginner looking to increase your mtb skills.

reviewed by Trail_Rat on January 29, 2008

Trail is fast XC with several climbs of merit. The loops (there are three) all include basic elements of switchback, downhills, tree gates, rollers etc. This trail can be ridden by beginners but is best enjoyed by intermediates or above with great potentiall for circuit training on the 8.2 and 12 mile sections. You can not say you have ridden Texas until you have mastered this trail

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