Name: Deception
Rating: 4.7

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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.

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Local Club: Austin Ridge Riders (ARR)

Land Manager: Williamson County, TX - Parks and Recreation

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Derrick Davis

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4.7 from 31 votes

#1

in Brushy Creek Greenbelt

#331

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4.7 from 31 votes

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#6

in Texas

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Brushy Creek SingleTrack - Deception Trail Tour with feature names.

May 20, 2016 near Cedar Park, TX

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

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

Jun 6, 2018

Sawyer Graham

didn't finish

Apr 11, 2018

Aaron Clark

Mar 14, 2018

G G

5.6mi

Nov 23, 2017

Ford Hook

Tough.

Sep 2, 2017

Eduardo Juvera

5.6mi

Apr 23, 2017

Timothy King

Jan 28, 2017

Alf Man

15mi

Aug 8, 2015

Erick Ullman

11mi — 1h 15m

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Deception

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