Scenic Mountain Trail System - Big Spring, Texas
We are very excited to move forward with this project! We believe that outdoor activities like cycling and hiking are fundamental to healthy and happy lifestyles and community. West Texas is limited on outdoor recreation activities and we are confident that this project will improve the Big Spring community as well as neighboring communities and businesses looking to attract and keep talent in the area. Trail building has already been approved by Big Spring State Park and Texas Parks and Wildlife.
About big spring state park
Big Spring State Park is a 382 acre park that offers dramatic views off of a 200 ft bluff. Joggers, walkers and cyclist can enjoy scenic views on the paved road that circles the park. The park offers great elevation variances of 160-200 feet which would allow for some great multi-use trail potential.
THE TRAIL
We are projecting approximately 8-10 miles or more of bikeable trail.
The trail will be single track where ever possible with a width of 24 inches to 36 inches maximum.
We would like help plotting the route in conjunction with the state park representative in an effort to achieve maximum trail flow and increased fun factor.
The Terrain will be mostly caliche type rock and will require removal of brush and cedar branches.
With 382 Acres contained within one rectangular block. The trail will serpentine around the park, possibly crossing the blacktop main road and the existing hiking trail. We will limit road crossings and trail crossings to a minimum, Right of way will be given to the hiking trail and pavement road crossings.
MIDLAND TRAIL PARK
The Midland Trail Park is a hidden gem located at Interstate 20 and FM 307 in Midland, Texas. The system consists of two mulit-use trails which are 3.8 miles each, with one being labeled “intermidiate: and the other “easy”. The park also boasts 2-3 acres of “skills park” which consists of wooden features to help hone in riding skills.
“Midland Trail Park, as it stands now, has already come a long way since officials first visited with Midland City Council members Lori Blong and Jack Ladd Jr. about the possibilities for the property.
The city wanted to do something with the 135 acres with its tall elm trees, deep grass, big mesquite trees, a lake and natural topography, but didn’t want to manage it. That is where the WTTA
came in.”
The West Texas Trail Alliance raised approximately $130,000 from supportive businesses and individuals to hire a professional trail builder to design and construct the system that containes over 200 berms.
Midland Pump Track
The Pump Track at the Midland Trail Park is an exciting and dynamic feature that offers a unique experience for biking enthusiasts of all skill levels. The paved 175 ton asphalt track was completed in April of 2023 with the assistance of a grant awarded to the West Texas Trail Alliance by The Beal Foundation.
Initial Construction - Fall 2022
