40 Acre Lake – Brazos Bend State Park loop from Brazos Bend State Park

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Fort Bend County

40 Acre Lake – Brazos Bend State Park loop from Brazos Bend State Park

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3.4

(23)

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40 Acre Lake – Brazos Bend State Park loop from Brazos Bend State Park

01:02

13.5km

30m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.43 km

Pilant Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a lovely wetland environment in the Brazos Bend State Park. Trails circle the lake, allowing you to view the wildlife that inhabits it, while an observation tower allows …

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3.45 km

Observation Tower at Brazos Bend State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This somewhat fantastical-looking wooden observation tower rises three stories above the lake. Since the land bridges that lead out to the tower are so thin, it's easy to immerse yourself …

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3.73 km

40 Acre Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a lovely wetland environment in the Brazos Bend State Park. Trails circle the lake, allowing you to view the wildlife that inhabits it, while an observation tower allows …

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3.94 km

40 Acre Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a lovely wetland environment in the Brazos Bend State Park. Trails circle the lake, allowing you to run alongside the wildlife that inhabits it, while an observation tower …

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4.56 km

Brazos Bend State Park

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful park surrounded by lakes and creeks

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8.49 km

Elm Lake

Highlight • Lake

Elm Lake is a gorgeous body of water in the heart of the Brazos Bend State Park. A loop of the lake is just 1.7 miles (2.7km) and it can …

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8.80 km

Elm Lake

Highlight • Lake

Elm Lake is a gorgeous body of water in the heart of the Brazos Bend State Park. A loop of the lake is just 1.7 miles (2.7km) and a run …

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11.3 km

Horseshoe Lakes

Highlight • Lake

There are numerous oxbow lakes in the Brazos Bend State Park and the Horseshoe Lake Trail explores two that are right next to each other. The trails can easily be …

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13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

1.84 km

686 m

241 m

Surfaces

10.4 km