Green

Green is a short, moderate mountain biking ride in the Waco Recreation Area, which the Army Corps of Engineers manages in Texas. The route is out and back, about 1.7 miles long, with a high point of 499 feet and an elevation gain of just 13 feet. The climb is the least of it: the steepest stretch comes at about 0.69 miles, with a 4% grade. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Waco Dam weather station show October highs around 80°F and April highs around 76°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. The trail sits close to several other rides. Red and Yellow are each about 0.1 mile away, and Blue is about 0.2 mile away. Midway campground is about half a mile off, making it the closest place to camp.