Mountain Biking Texas

Heaven on two wheels. In the great state of Texas, mountain bikers of all abilities can find trails that range from tranquil to tricky, and gorgeous to gonzo. There are endless plains, rolling hills, mountain ranges, deep canyons, piney forests, boggy swamps, and all other manner of places to explore and discover in the Lone Star State. So get on your bike and ride! Mountain biker and author Christopher Hess takes you on more than fifty rides through some of the toughest, prettiest, and wildest spots in the nation. Enjoy the scenic vistas of Franklin Mountain as you crank through the trails in the west, revel in the pine forests of Tyler State Park to the east, challenge yourself in the unforgiving Panhandle, with its "cast-iron frying pan" terrain and chase down every tumbleweed and desert trail in between. Insider tidbits about the region's trails and historic background make this more than just a regular trail guide. Also included: tips on riding and trip preparation; ratings for physical and technical difficulty; USGS-based route maps. (6 x 9, 224 pages, b&w photos, maps)Hess, Christopher D. is the author of 'Mountain Biking Texas' with ISBN 9780762711550 and ISBN 0762711558.