40 Acre Lake – 40 Acre Lake loop from 40 Acre Lake

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Texas

Fort Bend County

40 Acre Lake – 40 Acre Lake loop from 40 Acre Lake

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40 Acre Lake – 40 Acre Lake loop from 40 Acre Lake

01:32

19.3km

40m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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4.54 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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Red Buckeye Trail

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The Red Buckeye Trail explores the land around where Big Creek flows into the Brazos River. This hikers' trail can be found in the southeastern corner of the Brazos Bend …

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Red Buckeye Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Red Buckeye Trail explores the land around where Big Creek flows into the Brazos River. This hikers' trail can be found in the southeastern corner of the Brazos Bend …

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11.6 km

The Brazos River forms the eastern boundary of the Brazos Bend State Park. Views across the river can be accessed on the Red Buckeye, Bluestem and Riverview Trails. The Brazos is the 11th-longest river in the US.

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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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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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18.6 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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18.8 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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19.3 km

End point

Parking

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