If you are heading out east and you're well out of range of Austin, then you're probably getting close to Bryan, Texas, which is home to trails at Lake Bryan. There are two different loops, the East has far more interesting trails, but the west is not to be ignored because you came all that way. Not much climbing, but there are climbs up the levee along the lake that are heavily switchbacked to ease the task. The trails feel very similar to Walnut creek in their twisty nature, but are very similar to Rocky Hill in the actual trail composition. Lots of roots, but technical challenges are low - this is a good place to go and just let loose in some great XC riding.

Bryan, Texas, about an hour and a half east of Austin.

Take 290 east to 21 which is the Bryan exit and go North. You'll go ~40 miles and then then turn left onto Old San Antonio Road (OSR). This is about 13-14 miles past Caldwell. After a few miles turn right onto Sandy Point Road (FM 1687). The Lake is about 2.5 miles on the right, you will see a brown sign pointing to the park.

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Low to medium

7 mile loop (west) and a 9 mile loop (east)

A variety of surfaces, the trail surface is very similar to Rocky Hill Ranch. Sandy in places, so you need to be careful in some areas.

Trail map
Brazos Valley Mountain Biking Association map

GPX Format

Lots of shade, except when you are on the levees or the jeep trails.

There is a lake, so you can swim, boat, and do other activities.

$5

Dos Equis, green bottle

Lake Bryan site
Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association

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Copyright 2011, John Fruehe