Big Cedar Wilderness Trails

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4.63 out of 5
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Intermediate
20
miles

Singletrack
↑ 2,700 ft
↓ 2,600 ft
722
elevation (ft)

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About this trail
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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Trail Features
Trail features
  • Lift Service
  • Drinking Water
  •   Night Riding
  • Pump Track
  • Restrooms
  • Winter Fat Biking
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Q: is this trail intended for bikes only? I'm not seeing any comments for running on this trail. -Guest

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Granny Gear
March 20, 2017
Mr_Conejo Granny Gear  
 
Review: Skip it, maybe I had bad luck but lots os trail sections were closed, the signs are a mess. The very few sections open were not fun at all. The only fun one was sxwx or something like that. If you are visiting you should better go to boulder park.

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Bunny Hop
October 12, 2016
Sboehm Bunny Hop  
 
Review: Absolutely the best trail in North Texas. Trails at the top of the mountain are excellent for new riders, while all the trails off Ranger are of different difficult levels. This system has it all: cross country, downhill, BMX, and pump track. Heard the trail is temporarily closed due to some issues with the land owners ... When it gets cleared up, this trail is definitely worth traveling for.

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Granny Gear
July 27, 2016
Robya420 Granny Gear  
 
Review: 5* big cedar is down right awesome!, for the amount of property it is on..love the rock gardens, good amount of technical climbs.. Shadow and Oscar have done great for a spot hidden away in dallas, and all the other folks who volunteer to keep the place up to par..really all trails are down right rad..
For what it is, i been riding here 3 years at this particular trail its a good azzkicker for xc folks..o yea, singletrack podcast is sweet while i sit at work

Similar Trail: Sansom

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Granny Gear
July 27, 2016
Robya420 Granny Gear  
 
Review: 5* big cedar is down right awesome!, for the amount of property it is on..love the rock gardens, good amount of technical climbs.. Shadow and Oscar have done great for a spot hidden away in dallas, and all the other folks who volunteer to keep the place up to par..really all trails are down right rad..
For what it is, i been riding here 3 years at this particular trail its a good azzkicker for xc folks..

Similar Trail: Sansom

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July 23, 2016
Guest   
 
Review: Big Cedar is a fantastic trail. It is the best maintained trail and has so many interconnecting loops that you can seemingly go forever.
I've only been 7-8 times but each time I find a new section to ride.
I come with my son and this has been one of the highlights of being a dad, watching my son learn and enjoy mountain biking. Being out here in God's creation with my son is a blessing.
Thanks to the church for the use of the land, Oscar (the trail master) and all those in DORBA that use and maintain this trail.

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July 20, 2016
Guest   
 
Review: Great trail. Lots of technical climbs and descents. Trail Steward does a great job of keeping the trail maintained and making improvements.

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Granny Gear
July 18, 2016
 
Review: Went out to Big Cedar for the first time yesterday and I had an absolute amazing time!!! The folks out there were friendly and as far as the trails, I was impressed tremendously! They are very well kept and there are trails for beginners all the way to expert riders. Trail markings were super helpful, it was very well kept so there weren't a bunch of unavoidable branches, a rocks, or stumps, the trail was also virtually litter free, and they had tons of other great features. I really think that riding on these trails will definitely help me grow as a mountain biker. I wish I could give this trail more stars! Can't wait to go back!

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Granny Gear
June 29, 2016
Mjezewski Granny Gear  
 
Review: I just started going to big cedar trails but I am in love hah! I plan on trying to go once a week as the trails are well kept up! Super fun trail! There are easier loops but the main loop is lil challenging for a beginner rider like me but still managed to have an amazing time and cruise through alot of parts just had trouble with some uphill parts! There are wooden bridges and small jumps if you choose to try them at some parts, it's super cool though! And I know it's texas it's hot.... but there is alot of shade your in awesome forest type stuff hah!

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Granny Gear
June 14, 2016
 
Review: One of if not the best mantained trails in the Southwest. Something for all caliber of riders. Trail has good technical dropins and climbs. Technical difficulty verys from loop to loop, making it easy to choose your ride. I have riden numerous trails in other states and very few compare. A five star trail

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May 26, 2016
Guest   
 
Review: First time out. Had a blast! Very well maintained! I will be back to get more familiar!
Thanks!

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Big Cedar Wilderness Trails MTB Trail 4.63 out of 5 based on 38 ratings. 38 user reviews.
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