Austin & the Hill Country Mountain Bike Trail Conditions
Austin is the heart of Texas mountain biking, with a dense network of urban and Hill Country singletrack. Walnut Creek, the Brushy Creek and Slaughter Creek trails, and Emma Long's rocky tech ride on limestone and caliche that drain fast and ride year-round. The trails get slick and are best left alone right after the region's heavy rains.
250 featured mountain bike trailselevation 404–1,260 ft
Is it muddy in Austin & the Hill Country right now?
Right now about 229 of 229 featured Austin & the Hill Country trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain and snowmelt, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.
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Best time of year to ride Austin & the Hill Country
Typical riding conditions by month, blending heat and trail conditions from 10 years of local climate data — so you can plan a trip for the right window.
The best time to ride Austin & the Hill Country is January through March and November through December, when daytime highs sit in the 60–72°F range and the dirt is typically dry. June through August runs hot, with typical highs near or above 95°F, and April through May and September through October tends to be the wettest, muddiest stretch. Planning a trip? Those are your safest bets — and for this week, the live forecast below shows exactly which days are riding well (right now 229 of 229 featured trails are good to go).
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Bar height = our ride-friendliness score for a typical year; colour = the main limiting factor; the number under each month is the average daytime high. Based on 2014–2023 climate normals (ERA5). This year's live conditions are below.
Trail networks in Austin & the Hill Country
Named riding areas in Austin & the Hill Country, each with its own live conditions and the trails inside it.
What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Austin & the Hill Country right now?
Today the trails riding best near Austin & the Hill Country are Country Club Creek Trail, Southeast Metro Primitive Trail and 66. The full list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so the top of the list is always your best bet right now. See live conditions →
When will the mountain bike trails in Austin & the Hill Country dry out?
It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Austin & the Hill Country trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day instead of guessing. See the 10-day outlook →
Is it too muddy to ride in Austin & the Hill Country after rain?
Right now 0 of 229 featured Austin & the Hill Country trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Austin & the Hill Country is mostly clay soil, which holds water and stays muddy longer after rain, so after a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →
How many mountain bike trails are in Austin & the Hill Country?
Austin & the Hill Country has 250 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.
How high are the Austin & the Hill Country trails?
Austin & the Hill Country trails run from about 404–1,260 ft. Higher trails hold snow later into spring and dry out later than the lower ones, so conditions can vary a lot across the same area on the same day.
When is the best time to ride mountain bikes in Austin & the Hill Country?
The best time to ride Austin & the Hill Country is January through March and November through December, when daytime highs are in the 60–72°F range and the trails are typically dry. June through August runs hot, with typical highs near or above 95°F, and April through May and September through October tends to be the wettest, muddiest stretch. This is based on 10 years of local climate data; check the live conditions on this page for how the trails are actually riding today.
Is it too hot to mountain bike in Austin & the Hill Country in summer?
June through August in Austin & the Hill Country averages daytime highs near or above 95°F, hot enough that most riders go at dawn or dusk or wait for the cooler shoulder seasons. The best riding window is January through March and November through December.
Local resources near Austin & the Hill Country
The people who build and protect these trails, plus where to get local beta. If you ride here, support your local trail org.