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University of Texas - Tyler Trails
 Tyler, TX

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(903) 565-5602

 

Welcome to the UT Tyler Recreational Trails (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk ) Little markers like this keep you on track (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk ) Want to practice your skinny skills? (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk ) Winding singletrack through the Piney Woods (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk ) There's enough elevation change to keep it interesting (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk )
Speaking of elevation change... (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk ) Warning: Trees are closer than they appear (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk ) Like a European road through the Alps (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk ) Who wants some air? (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk ) Who wants some more air? (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk )
Catch me if you can! (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk ) Perfect (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk ) What was that about switchbacks and elevation? (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk ) Banked turns allow you to dig into those turns (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk ) Teeter Totter, anyone? (photo courtesy of Michael Van Buskirk )

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  Approximately 5 miles of mostly singletrack trail located on the southwest corner of the UT Tyler campus, the trailhead is on Lake Drive, just off University Blvd. This trail was designed and built by three local mountain bikers in cooperation with the UTT staff in an effort to increase riding options in Tyler.
  The trail is generally ridden in one direction, with blue blazes on the right side of trail, and some white wooden signs with arrows also along the trail. The trail is fast yet twisty and maintains great flow, with several obstacles located along the trail, including: jumps, launches, a teeter-totter, balance beam, bridges, and pump sections. Elevation change is moderate, especially for the area, and includes several sets of switchbacks.
  Hats off to the guys who made this trail, and to UTT for allowing their property to be used in such a beneficial way.
  Bottom line: Fun fast trail that feels like a combination of Faulker Park and Tyler State Park. Awesome trail in the Tyler area.
~ M. Van Buskirk (Nov 2011)

 

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Last modified: 6 February 2012