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5.3 miles
Distance
570 ft
Climb
-586 ft
Descent
00:40:58
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
526 ft
Altitude min
734 ft
Altitude max
728 ft
Altitude start
712 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
39.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:40:58
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Ranger Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBig Cedar Wilderness Trails
Dallas, Texas -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonYear round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
The main loop at Big Cedar...everything else spurs off of this. It includes one of the few sustained descents in the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex.
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 15, 2026
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Directions to ranger-4645 trailhead
(32.647770, -96.957530)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 1,331 ft • 24 • Loop •
Tried to connect the best route of most of Big Cedar including blacks, but not double blacks. trail...
5 miles • 277 ft • 5 • Loop • Race •
This is the main race loop for the 2022 TMBRA race at Big Cedar hosted by DORBA and the Mountain Creek...
5 miles • 278 ft • 5 • Loop • Race •
This is the main race loop for the 2022 TMBRA race at Big Cedar hosted by DORBA and the Mountain Creek...
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Nearby Trails
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- Access Road/parking Lot 289 ft
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Big Cedar Wilderness Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ranger
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Where is Ranger located?
Ranger is located in Big Cedar Wilderness Trails, Dallas, Texas, United States. It is part of the Big Cedar Wilderness Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.64777, -96.95753.
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How hard is Ranger?
Ranger is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Ranger?
Ranger has 570 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 586 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 526 ft to 734 ft.
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Is Ranger a point to point trail?
Yes, Ranger is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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