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Ride Summary:
Technically fun trail
Trail Description:
This park offers some fun technically diverse trails. From doubletrack to rocky singletrack to limestone outcroppings, there's a good variety of terrain. For beginner riders, there's even a paved bike path around the perimeter of the park. Typical for the region, there isn't a lot of climbing to get the heart pumping, but plenty challenge to test your skills. Lots of water on the trails as well. The best trail within the park is at the end of the doubletrack trails.
How to get there:
In Austin, follow William Cannon to the end (past I-35) At the end, turn right and follow this road to it's end. Turn left here and follow this road to the "Y" in the road. Keep left here and after about 1.4 miles you will see the park entrance on the left.
Additional Notes:
Austin
| Posted by: Fleta on 9/23/2011 |
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This ifonmration is off the hizool!
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| Posted by: Pedigre on 11/21/2007 |
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Homestead Trail is literally a hop, skip, and a jump away once you arrive at McKinney Falls State Park. After crossing the lower falls you will come to a sign that points to the Gristmill and the Homestead, head for the Homestead as this will start you off in the direction the trail is designed to be traveled. On your first ride there are a few spots that may confuse you as to which way to go or where the trail picks back up, just don’t do like I did the first time and inadvertently take one of the maintenance roads – they aren’t that fun to ride. Over-all, this trail is well-laid, the climbs aren’t too difficult, and it even has a section that makes for some nice speed downhill if ya’ let it. This trail is perfect for the new rider. There are a couple spots that border on technical, but little that a beginner shouldn’t be able to handle. For the more advanced rider, don’t think that this trail isn’t worth the time. It is. The singletrack is smooth, winding, and a great place to
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| Posted by: Pedigre on 11/21/2007 |
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Sing I got cut off...
The singletrack is smooth, winding, and a great place to ooze along enjoying nature or seeing just how fast you can complete 3 miles (just watch for hikers and other riders).
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| Posted by: Richard Dodson on 4/4/2000 |
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This a fun trail, not too technical but definatly not boring. The path is wavy and the trees will stop you from going too fast or you will slide into one of them, I know, ouch!
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