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United States Willow City Loop / TX-16 Difficulty: 5/10

Willow City Loop & Hill Country Backroads

A narrow, single-lane paved ranch road winding through deep granite canyon cuts and creek beds. Famous for springtime bluebonnet displays, low-water concrete crossings, free-range livestock, and smooth Hill Country switchbacks.

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Distance
Distance
38 mi
61 km total run
Turns
Turns
90
2.4 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
1,850 ft
Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 5/10
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CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Fredericksburg, TX End: Llano, TX
Elevation Profile 1,050 – 1,850 ft
SUMMIT 1,850 FT
Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 2.4 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Nearby Staging
Destination Cycle ~23 mi
Kerrville, United States • +1-830-896-2453
Twisted Sisters Pit Stop | Emergency Tire Mounting | Suspension Tuning
Brands: All Brands, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, Dunlop, Michelin
Alamo City Powersports ~60 mi
Universal City, United States • +1-210-659-1996
Texas Hill Country Staging | Emergency Tire & Mounting | Full Service
Brands: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM
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Tank-Bag Quick Reference Sheet

Start Point Fredericksburg, TX 30.2752, -98.8720
Summit / High Point Pass Summit 1,850 FT Summit
End Destination Llano, TX 30.7593, -98.6750
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Willow City Loop & Hill Country Backroads?

Willow City Loop & Hill Country Backroads spans 38 miles and packs approximately 90 curves (2.4 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 1,050 ft - 1,850 ft and technical rating 5/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Fredericksburg, TX (Latitude 30.2752, Longitude -98.872) and finishes at Llano, TX (Latitude 30.7593, Longitude -98.675).

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