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Lazy Cow Trail – Mad Cow Trail loop from Chuck Heinrich Park

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Lazy Cow Trail – Mad Cow Trail loop from Chuck Heinrich Park

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Lazy Cow Trail – Mad Cow Trail loop from Chuck Heinrich Park

02:39

27.6km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Franklin Mountains State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

6.45 km

Lazy Cow Trail

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The Lazy Cow Trail is a multi-use trail enjoyed by hikers, mountain bikers, and bird watchers. It is a dog-friendly trail and open year round, although September-May is the optimal …

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10.9 km

Blue Moon Trail

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3

18.7 km

Mad Cow Trail

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Quite loose with grape seed sized gravel that my 2.2’s sunk right into. Not a fast trail for me. Many babyheads that gave a few pedal strikes. Plenty of thorny bits so tubeless is advised.

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22.2 km

Mad Cow and Lazy Cow Trail Junction

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At this point, you can choose to continue on to the Mad Cow trail, which loops back to the trailhead for a total of 7 miles round-trip. Alternatively, you can …

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25.3 km

Lazy Cow Trail

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The Lazy Cow Trail is one of the most accessible routes in the park, making it a great option for an offroad ride. Its smooth surface and gentle gradients (for …

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27.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

4.08 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

611 m

599 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,400 m)

Lowest point (1,270 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

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