Spider Mountain Bike Park

About Spider Mountain Bike Park

Located in Burnet, Texas, Spider Mountain Bike Park is a truly unique destination in the North American mountain biking scene. As the only year-round lift-served bike park in the United States, it offers riders the rare opportunity to enjoy gravity-focused mountain biking regardless of the season. Built on the slopes of Spider Mountain overlooking Lake Buchanan, the park has quickly earned a reputation for its well-designed trails, welcoming atmosphere, and commitment to rider progression, attracting visitors from across Texas and beyond. Despite its relatively compact size, Spider Mountain makes excellent use of its terrain by offering a diverse selection of trails that cater to riders of all abilities. Beginners can build confidence on smooth, machine-built flow trails featuring gentle gradients, wide berms, rollers, and small tabletop jumps. These accessible routes provide an enjoyable introduction to lift-served riding while allowing newcomers to develop essential mountain biking skills in a controlled environment. Intermediate riders have plenty of opportunities to progress through increasingly challenging terrain. Flow trails become faster and more dynamic, incorporating larger berms, moderate jumps, wooden features, and tighter corners that reward smooth riding and precise bike control. The park's carefully planned progression system allows riders to advance naturally as their confidence and technical ability improve throughout the day. Advanced and expert riders will find a variety of technical trails that maximize the mountain's elevation and natural features. Steeper descents, rock gardens, drops, root sections, and narrow singletrack create demanding rides that require strong technical skills and accurate line selection. Spider Mountain also features jump trails designed for experienced riders looking to practice larger tabletops, doubles, and high-speed flow in a professionally maintained setting. One of the park's greatest advantages is its modern chairlift, which transports both riders and bikes to the summit in just a few minutes. This efficient uplift system allows visitors to complete numerous downhill laps without the physical demands of climbing. On-site facilities include bike rentals, repair services, protective equipment, coaching sessions, and rider amenities that make the park accessible to both first-time visitors and experienced mountain bikers. The surrounding Hill Country landscape adds another dimension to the riding experience. Riders descend through cedar forests, rocky terrain, and open hillsides while enjoying beautiful views of Lake Buchanan and the rolling Texas countryside. The mild winter climate makes Spider Mountain especially attractive during months when many other bike parks across North America are closed, allowing riders to continue enjoying gravity riding throughout the year. Spider Mountain Bike Park also hosts races, skills clinics, demo days, and community events that have helped establish a strong local mountain biking culture. Its year-round operation and consistently well-maintained trails make it a favorite destination for riders looking to improve their skills or simply enjoy quality downhill riding in a unique setting. Combining innovative trail design, reliable lift access, beautiful Texas scenery, and the distinction of being America's only year-round lift-served bike park, Spider Mountain Bike Park offers an unforgettable experience for mountain bikers of every skill level. Whether riders are discovering downhill riding for the first time or seeking technical challenges on expert trails, Spider Mountain delivers exciting adventures every month of the year.