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Deception

 21 votes
  1. Areas
  2. TX
  3. …Central Texas
  4. Cedar Park
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Length

5.6 Miles 9.0 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

424' 129 m

Ascent

-346' -105 m

Descent

3%

Avg Grade (1°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

902' 275 m

High

820' 250 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 4 days ago
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“Deception, will put your skills to the test!”

— Derrick Davis
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Overview

Dogs: Leashed

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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Check-Ins

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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Stewarded by Austin Ridge Riders (ARR)
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Trail Ratings

  4.8 from 21 votes

#1

in Cedar Park

#87

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in Cedar Park

#1

in Texas

#87

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Brushy Creek SingleTrack - Deception Trail Tour with feature names.
Brushy Creek SingleTrack - Deception Trail Tour…
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Brushy Creek in Cedar Park Texas. Near Austin and has some of the most techie trails around.
Brushy Creek in Cedar Park Texas. Near Austin a…
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At the junction of '1/4 Notch' and 'Double down'
At the junction of '1/4 Notch' and 'Double down'
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Puffer Gets Rowdy
Puffer Gets Rowdy
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A little bit muddy today
A little bit muddy today
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6 Comments

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Tyson Wynia
Tyson Wynia  
Not for those easily intimidated. It's a hate/love ride but the more you ride it the more you love it. I Do! Nov 30, 2016
Chris Mallory
Chris Mallory  
Has been my favorite "go-to" trail in the area. It throws just about everything at you. Dec 8, 2016
Eric Scott
Eric Scott  
Absolutely love it. Can be a real butt kicker and humbling experience. May 23, 2017

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