Heart of Texas Two-Step

By: Odis Franklin

Route Info

The route is a rare gem as it is a long distance bikepacking route from Coahoma, TX to Fredericksburg, TX. Texas is known for it's private land and that is what makes this ride so unique as it utilizes public camping areas and county roads to connect over 300 miles of historic riding.

Ride Report

DISTANCE
320 Miles
DAYS 6
% UNPAVED
75%
% SINGLETRACK
0%
TOTAL ASCENT
10,475'
DIFFICULTY (1-10)
4

Important Info

These miles may not be exact but are close. You will find water along the route after Colorado City about 1/3 to 1/2 way to Oak Creek lake. Fill up! They are horse troughs and water hoses. Fill up at least once and use a filter. We filtered water at most places that had a hydrant, even at the Post Office in Maryneal.

Camp Options

1. Colorado City state park 27 Miles ( Store 5 miles up road)
2. Oak creek lake 64 Miles
3. Ballinger lake. 40 Miles or Hotel Options

a. Executive Inn 3253655717 Ballinger Inn 3253653600

b.Ballinger Municipal Lake Park https://ballinger-tx.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/city-lake/

4. Brady lake 74ish Miles

Hotel Options or Cabins at lake?

a. Holiday Inn 3255971800

b. Best Western 3255973997

5. Llano river just south of Mason. 58 Miles or Hotel Options

a. Mile 260 Hill Country Inn / Mason 3253476317

b. Mile 268 Dos Rios RV Park 5125533977

6. Fredericksburg. 52 Miles

Re-Supply Options:

Store 5 miles from 1st night camp and next morning in Colorado City within a few miles.
Maryneal Water at Post Office or Church Mile 68ish
Cafe in Blackwell
1. Mile 89 Blue Agave Cattle Co. Open Thurs/Fri/Sat 5:30PM to 12:30AM 3252642583
  Mile 89 Blackwell City Cafe Tues-Sat Closes @ 2pm 3252823922 https://www.blackwellcitycafe.com/
2. Mile 92 McWhorters Live Bait - Oak Creek Lake 325-282-3071
Mile 104 Bronte Stripes/Dollar Store/Cafe
Ballinger Mile 138 Stripes/Dollar Store/Cafe
Brady Mile 214 Brady Lake Store 3255971823 Lowes Supermarket
Mason Mile 260
Doss General Store Mile 295