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6.0 miles
Distance
463 ft
Climb
-458 ft
Descent
00:56:10
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
694 ft
Altitude min
812 ft
Altitude max
805 ft
Altitude start
807 ft
Altitude end
-15.4%
Grade max
26.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:56:10
Avg time
Great Escape Details
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Riding AreaMuleshoe Bend
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerLCRA
Meant to be a beginner trail. There are a few short sections that will be given a "B Line" to make it truly a beginner trail. Until then, plan to walk 3 or 4 short rocky climbs until the "bypass" is completed..
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- 20 miles average
6 Months
- 10 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 183 rides
- Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Directions to great-escape-4591 trailhead
(30.487690, -98.098090)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Escape
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Where is Great Escape located?
Great Escape is located in Muleshoe Bend, Texas, United States. It is part of the Muleshoe Bend trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.48769, -98.09809.
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How hard is Great Escape?
Great Escape is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Great Escape?
Great Escape has 463 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 458 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 694 ft to 812 ft.
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Is Great Escape a point to point trail?
Yes, Great Escape is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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