Review Date
March 30, 2011

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: jon4130 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
If all you do is ride the easy trail adjacent to the creek, then you are missing all the fun at Bull Creek, take the high road and explore the scary technical ridge trails - they take some exploring to find but are awesome in views and challenges

Recommended Route:
Start out at the lower trailhead at the upper end of Laurelwood Drive - Keep to the right when it opens up and start the steep ascent, awesome technical trail that runs along the ridge, over 45 minutes of switchbacks, and technical stuff (Kens Trail?), outlets into the neighborhood above, onto 360 at the office park, or ride a short distance up 360 and hop onto the upper trail above the drainage culvert at the bridge over upper Bull Creek

The key to getting a good ride at Bull Creek is to always head uphill!

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Walnut, Emma Long

Review Date
July 27, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Reviewed by: chasr ,  Weekend Warrior , from Austin, TX

Summary:
Be nice. This trail isn't bad for beginners, and even intermediates can have a fun ride. This trail is adjacent to the Balcones Canyonland Preserve. It's called the "Galapogos of Texas" and has a lot of history. Along many of the flat limestones stretches you can see ruts left by years of cedar chopper's wagon wheels. There are waterfalls, small swimming holes, and lots of creek crossings. I live in the neighborhood on the south side of Bull Creek Park, so I ride the five miles quite often. It may not be the greenbelt or city park, but take your beginner friend and enjoy the scenery.

Recommended Route:
Start in Bull Creek park, cross the creek about 100 yds north of the rope swing. You'll cross under 360 2 or three times (depending on the route you take). The trail forks into a loop before you get to Spicewood Springs Road. You have to ride up the street a 1/4 mile then reenter at the northern trailhead.

Review Date
June 20, 2003

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

Reviewed by: Danny , from Austin, Texas

Summary:
this place sucks for riding. if you wanna just hang out by some water go there, but there is nowhere t ride.

Recommended Route:
turn around, take a right at 2222, head west till you get to emma long.

Review Date
February 2, 2003

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

Reviewed by: John Wayne Hobbit , from Austin

Summary:
Avoid this place! I road there once and saw all these single guys roaming around in the woods along the trails. I found out later that this plce is a big cruising place for gay guys to get a quick fix if you know what I mean .

Recommended Route:
Head back to your car.

Review Date
January 17, 2003

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: Anna , from Bloomington, MN

Summary:
This is a good trail for beginners and intermediates. There are some downhills beginners may have to walk, but remember if you're pushing a mountain bike, you're still mountain biking! This trail is also pretty short. There are some challenging sections and a cool stone staircase that's fun! There's lots of water crossings, but they're fun if you don't mind getting your feet wet! The trail is pretty open with some rock areas and some hard-packed dirt. It's very scenic and I had fun even though it didn't satisfy my technical hunger.

Recommended Route:
Follow above directions

Other recommended trails in the same area:
For intermediates and beginners: Walnut Creek. For advanced: Emma Long!!