Flat Rock Ranch- Mountain Biking

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About

Summary

Dizzying downhills and steep climbs spread out over 26-miles of trails is why Flat Rock Ranch is one of the best places to mountain bike in the Austin area.

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Jennifer Mull

Distance

26.0 miles

Destination Distance From Downtown

70.5 miles

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

Time To Complete

4 hours

Expect a full day of riding

Seasonality

All Seasons

Dog Friendly

Fees Permits

Yes

$7 Day Use

Land Website

Flat Rock Ranch

Review

Intro

This is THE place to mountain bike in the Austin area. Owned by a cattle/goat rancher, this mountain bike ranch has everything you could possibly want in a mountain bike ride: dizzying downhills, flowing singletrack, and climbs that will knock the wind out of you- all available on the 26 miles of upper and lower loop.

What Makes It Great

It is very isolated and absolutely gorgeous. Be sure to launch off of "Hospital Hill" on the lower loop! Also check out the bike races here, and maybe even consider doing one yourself, if you're experienced enough. The trails cater to all levels of riding, notably the more technical, rocky terrain.

Who is Going to Love It

There are trails for all riders here. It's worth the price of admission! Beginners will find suitable terrain on the rolling singletrack while experts will be psyched to test their meddle on technical rock sections and rooted trails.

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