Big Cedar Wilderness Trails

 BIG CEDAR WILDERNESS TRAILS

 Notice: On Friday and Saturday (Sept. 3-4) Use port-a-potty @ trail head. There is a wedding at the church and both buildings are being used. The rest of the Saturdays in September riders may use the restrooms in the Summit Building (next to the small restroom that is be remodeled). The new restrooms with showers should be ready by October.

Updated 8/31/10-Allen

 Nearest Cities: Dallas, Cedar Hill, Duncanville,

Directions: Located on the property of Mountain Creek Church, 5950 Eagle Ford, Dallas, Texas 75249. From I-20 take Mountain Creek Parkway South to Eagle Ford. Turn left on Eagle Ford. Turn right on Prayer Mountain Lane. Follow the paved road until it becomes a gravel parking lot at the electrical power sub-station. Entrance to BCWT is to the back, right of the fence surrounding the sub-station. Look for the Trailhead sign.

 Type: Mix of Single Track and jeep/fireroad, Multiple Loops, Downhill Area, Trials Area, Pump Track, Skills Area

 Distance: 9 miles and growing

 Land Owner: Mountain Creek Church

 Hours: UPDATED JULY 2010: Dawn til Dusk. Property access  gates at the bottom of the hill will be closed and locked sometime after dark. Night rides must be approved by trail steward.

 Description: Big Cedar Wilderness Trails is located atop one of the most breathtaking escarpment areas in North Texas.  Boasting the highest elevation in the city of Dallas, BCWT winds through cedar and hardwood forest and descends quickly into a valley in a dramatic elevation change. The valley consists mostly of mesquite trees and cactus.  There it joins with trails owned by the Wycliffe Center and returns to the mountain top in a steep climb. At this time, BCWT has five loops; one beginner, one intermediate, and three advanced. They all come off and return to the main trail called Ranger.  Each is marked by colored arrows. More trails are under construction. 30+ miles of trail are being planned

BCWT also has some dramatic Downhill Areas and a Trials Area. THESE AREAS ARE DANGEROUS AND ARE DESIGNED FOR FOR EXPERT RIDERS ONLY. A Pump Track and Skills Area are under construction.

Facilities: Flush Toilets (located near and in the church), Two Picnic Areas, Grills, Two Playgrounds, Two Observation Decks, Stocked Fishing Pond (catch and release only), Camping By Permission, Water Available. Nearest Gas and Food Available at Mountain Creek Parkway and New Clark Road (about one mile).

All riders must have a waiver form on file. Forms are available at trail head. Forms are good for current calendar year and must be filled out again after December 31, 2010.

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