Hamilton, TX Bikepacking Routes

Routes are a slightly modified version that was provided by Eugene Mazzurana

 

START LOCATION:

Hamilton,  TX

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ROUTES/Distances:

Ranging from 100 to 500 miles. These will be mostly gravel routes (75% to 85% gravel).

Routes will start from Ranglers Convenience Store

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 There are several restaurants in Hico for dinner and breakfast.

 101 mile route: Primary destination is Hico.
197 mile route: camping options in Proctor, Hico, Walnut Springs, and Meridian.
310 mile route: camping options in San Saba, Regency Bridge, Proctor, Hico, Meridian.
500 mile route: camping options in San Saba, Regency Bridge, Proctor, Hico, and Laguna Park.

The longer routes will go through Hamilton, Evant, San Saba, Goldwaithe, Gustine, Proctor, Dublin, and a few others. So there will be plenty of opportunities for resupply. 

GPS Files:

• Hamilton Bikepacking Gravel 101

• Hamilton Bikepacking Gravel ​197

• Hamilton Bikepacking Gravel 310

• Hamilton Bikepacking Gravel ​500

VERY IMPORTANT!!!

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There will be areas with no cellular coverage. Be prepared to navigate the course on your own with either GPS or paper maps/cue sheets. Best to have offline maps and the tools and spares needed to get yourself back to your car.