Red
- 1.5 mi
- round trip
- 178 ft
- climb
- Singletrack
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- Oct–May
- best months
Red is a moderate out-and-back mountain biking trail in the Waco Recreation Area in Texas, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. The route is about 1.5 miles long, with a total climb of 178 feet, and it's set up for riders looking to build skills beyond the beginner level. The trail is well built with some technical features that require attention, and the blue square rating makes it a good fit for intermediate riders. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Waco Dam weather station show April highs around 76°F and October highs around 80°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. The trail sits close to several other routes. Green 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.
- GreenMountain biking0.1 mi
- YellowMountain biking0.1 mi
- BlueMountain biking0.2 mi
MidwayCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain0.5 mi- Twin Bridges Group ShelterCamping1.3 mi
Speegleville ParkCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain2.2 mi
Reynolds CreekCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain4.7 mi- suicide zoneRock climbing6.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Red
Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
58° / 36°
7 wet
Feb
62° / 40°
7 wet
Mar
68° / 48°
7 wet
Apr
76° / 54°
7 wet
May
83° / 64°
8 wet
Jun
90° / 72°
6 wet
Jul
94° / 75°
4 wet
Aug
95° / 75°
5 wet
Sep
89° / 68°
6 wet
Oct
80° / 57°
7 wet
Nov
68° / 46°
7 wet
Dec
60° / 39°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Waco Dam, TX, 5.5 mi away at 495 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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