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Davis Mountains Scenic Loop
Fort Davis to Texas 17 Junction
- Distance
- 72 mi
- Riding Time
- 2h 02m
- Climb
- 3,501 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Surface
- Paved
- Character
- Twisty
- Saves
- 0
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Road Guide
- Best Season
- March to May and September to November.
- Fuel
- Fuel in Fort Davis. None on the loop.
- Watch For
- Deer, pronghorn, cattle on open range and few services.
Weather Along the Route
Forecast at the hour you reach each point, from the riding time. Leave Departure empty to leave now. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
The Davis Mountains Scenic Loop leaves Fort Davis on Texas 118, climbs past the McDonald Observatory, and returns on Texas 166 across open ranch country. Texas 118 reaches the highest point on the Texas highway system near the observatory.
Stops
- StartFort Davis
- FinishTexas 17 Junction
Comments
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