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  2. TX
  3. …Central Texas
  4. …Cedar Park
  5. Brushy Creek Greenbelt
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“Deception, will put your skills to the test! ”

Derrick Davis
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5.6

Miles

9.0

KM
Singletrack

900' 274 m

High

829' 253 m

Low

329' 100 m

Up

260' 79 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

As one rider describes Deception, "it's packed in like a small intestine." Over 6 miles of rocky, tight and twisty turns with lots of switchbacks, drops and many technical sections that increase in numbers and difficulty the further you ride.

Contacts

Local Club: Austin Ridge Riders (ARR)

Land Manager: Williamson County, TX - Parks and Recreation

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Derrick Davis
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Trail Ratings

  4.7 from 31 votes

#1

in Brushy Creek Greenbelt

#337

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  4.7 from 31 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Brushy Creek Greenbelt

#6

in Texas

#337

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Brushy Creek SingleTrack - Deception Trail Tour with feature names.
May 20, 2016 near Cedar Park, TX
Puffer Gets Rowdy
Nov 4, 2017 near Cedar Park, TX
At the junction of '1/4 Notch' and 'Double down'
Nov 4, 2017 near Cedar Park, TX
Brushy Creek in Cedar Park Texas. Near Austin and has some of the most techie trails around.
Dec 9, 2016 near Cedar Park, TX
A little bit muddy today
May 21, 2015 near Cedar Park, TX

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Jan 1, 2023
Michael Keating
Very rocky and several short, difficult climbs. Many challenging sections and a ton of fun! 6.4mi — 1h 14m
Feb 13, 2022
Jason Thomas
Jan 13, 2021
Paul Wilson
Oct 25, 2020
Max Thoene
Challenging &fun TX Hill Country ride. Lots of switch backs with multiple rocky, technical spots that will test your endurance and bike tech skills. 6.4mi — 1h 11m
Jun 14, 2019
Alexander Gerdes
Epic ride. Normally ride in Houston and rocks were a refreshing experience. Technical in some places and VERY fun over all. 7.7mi
Mar 11, 2019
Dillin Perry
First complete ride
Dec 16, 2018
Paul Foster
Tough as nails!
Dec 12, 2018
Dillin Perry
Deception and peddlers pass 8.3mi

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