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Denton Mountain Bike Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Denton, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 85 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Denton Mountain Bike Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Denton Mountain Bike Trail
“Well kept trail that’s primarily flat, is good for a workout and to see some classic Texas grasslands and forest.”
“Gorgeous trail with lots of paths and routes, that is located 4 miles down a nice stretch of back road.”
“Short, but smooth and mostly well marked.”
Love this path; it was my go-to trail when I first started out. I would have driven here from Sherman, Texas, and I still do. I still ride it, but the 5.4 miles of wonderful route require a lot of maintenance. Very kindly, they sent little boxes for any repairs required while hiking. DMTB Trail: WTG!
I've ridden it two days in a row and my initial impression is that it's fast and fairly flowy. It's obviously a new trail so in a few months it could be even faster. The trail seems wide at this point but don't be tempted to ride the edges because the prickly pears will ruin your ride.
This is a great trail for beginners, single-speeds, rigid bikes, gravel bikes, cyclocross bikes or anyone who's looking for non-technical off-road riding. If you're after big obstacles, jumps, rock gardens, etc., look elsewhere.
Fun flowy trail with some fun features in the second half. Great trail, especially for new riders like myself. Lots of places to get some speed and practice bike control. Will come back for sure!
Trail conditions & character
“Gorgeous trail with lots of paths and routes, that is located 4 miles down a nice stretch of back road.”
“Great trails, easy parking and would recommend for beginners.”
“Short and entertaining, nice place to view the night without too many artificial lights.”
“I still ride it, but the 5.4 miles of wonderful route require a lot of maintenance.”
“This is a great trail for beginners, single-speeds, rigid bikes, gravel bikes, cyclocross bikes or anyone who's looking for non-technical off-road riding.”
“This is a great trail for beginners, single-speeds, rigid bikes, gravel bikes, cyclocross bikes or anyone who's looking for non-technical off-road riding.”
“If tou see the sign for Northwest loop, make a hard left.”
“Well kept trail that’s primarily flat, is good for a workout and to see some classic Texas grasslands and forest.”
Plan your run at Denton Mountain Bike Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance85 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitecityofdenton.com
- Phone+1 940-349-7275
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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