Bike Trails

Need something to do outside? Longview has a plethora of options. One of the most appealing aspects of the Longview community is the bike trails available to ride, walk, or run. There are different difficulties, lengths, and options for your next bike ride.

Longview Trails

Cargill Long Park Trail

The Cargill Long Park Trail runs for 3 miles through Longview. The trail follows an old rail bed along a wooded corridor among suburban neighborhoods and parks. You'll also find a pavilion, picnic tables, playground, restrooms (between Hughey Drive and Le Duke Boulevard), drinking fountains, benches and exercise stations.

Parking and Trail Access: Walnut Hills park at 3112 North 4th St. on Hollybrook park behind the gas station on Eastman Rd.

Guthrie Trail

This trail surrounds the ever-expanding Guthrie Park and Rotary Park. In addition to the 1.25 miles, the trail also has a disc golf course and picnic area. It goes between the Cargill Park Trail and The Boorman Trail.

Paul G. Boorman Trail

The Paul G. Boorman Trail, named after a long-serving city employee, is one of the longest walking trails in Longview. It runs nearly 3 miles through the Grace Creek corridor, including Lois Jackson Park, where you'll find a playground and picnic areas.

Parking and Trail Access:

121 Summers Dr. • 2422 H. G. Mosley Pkwy. • 1505 Princeton Ave. • 919 W. Marshall Ave.

Mobberly Baptist Church Mountain Bike Trail

The Mobberly Baptist Church trail is located on private church land but open to the public. This 6.5 mile trail is somewhat beginner-friendly with some good flow, but the hills also make it a challenge for experienced riders. The trail consists of one main loop. To make a full loop, you must connect the west and east ends of A loop via the Lake Loop.

Parking and Trail Access – 3297 Tryon Rd., Mobberly Baptist Church

Grace Creek Loop Trails

Comprised of three (3) intermediate sections A, B, and C. Grace Creek A is known as an intermediate trail which is 2 miles, 391 feet long. B Loop is at 2 miles, 2019 feet as is the C Loop at 2 miles, 343 feet.

Maude Cobb Connector is known for being a great trail for beginners. It is only 1,706 feet long. The Longview Bicycle Club and other volunteers are building and maintaining a trail on public land. The trail is currently open to the public and accessible from the trailhead at The Maude Cobb Convention Center parking lot. The trail, referred to as both Stamper Park and Grace Creek Trails, is primarily an intermediate-level set of single track, though the Maude Cobb connector under TX 31 is beginner-friendly.

Akin Trail

Surrounding a newly improved play structure, this trail allows families the best of both worlds. The .75 mile long trail has a shaded pavilion, drinking fountain and playground.

Julieanna Trail

Surrounding Julieanna Park, Ward Park, and McWhorter Park, this trail is the perfect spot for a quick walk. It’s .75 miles and has a picnic area and playground.

Kilgore Trails

Creekside Trail

The first phase of the Kilgore trails system opened in 2018 and the winding path is 2.58 miles long. The trail goes alongside Bighead Creek. Park-goers can find the trailheads at Stone Rd, Houston St., Dudley Rd, and Moccasin Trl. Creekside is considered an easy trail. From this trail, you can branch off and ride the Bighead Creek Mountain Bike trail or visit Dog Bark.

Bighead Creek Trail

This Kilgore biking trail finished construction in 2020 and is constantly upgrading it’s features. To enjoy this area, park at the Dudley Rd. Trailhead and ride under the bridge. This trail is the main loop of what will be Kilgore MTB and is an intermediate trail.