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Marfa Fort Davis Loop
The Marfa Fort Davis Loop is a paved ride located in Southwest Texas.  Starting in Marfa, this loop travels across the open plains before turning into the canyons and valleys in and around the Davis Mountains.  There are tons of natural wonders to experience along the way to Mcdonald Observatory and eventually Fort Davis.
 
From Fort Davis, the ride continues through hills and scrub desert near Alpine and back to Marfa.
 
Although they are not included in this loop, there are several more sights to view on Highway 90 East of Marfa.  If you have the time, head West on US 90 to take in the Stardust Motel Sign, the Great Marfa Mural, the US Border Control Blimp and the Porvenir Historical Monument.
 
Location:  Southwest Texas
Approximate Mileage:  150 miles
Estimated Riding Time:  3 Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:  Point of Rocks Park, Bloys Camp Mtg Historical Marker, Balanced Rock, Madera Canyon Roadside Park, McDonald Observatory, Tx-118 Overlook, Gazebo Solar Park, Davis Mountain State Park, Davis Mountain SP Lookout Tower, Keesey Canyon Hoodoos, Fort Davis Nat’l Historic Site, Pioneer Cemetery Hist. Marker, Chihuahuan Research Institute, Ranch Home Ruins, Marfa Mystery Lights Viewing Area

Marfa Fort Davis Loop

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  • If you are riding with a group, we ask that every person using our route for navigation purchase their own copy.

     

    In order to encourage this, we are happy to offer a discount for group purchases. Please contact us after purchasing 1 item at full price, and we will set up a coupon code that will give everyone in your group 50% off of the same item.

  •  Our digital routes are designed to operate in most GPS devices. In addition to GPSs, our routes should work with several smartphone apps.

     

    We have tested many Smartphone Apps and here is what we have found:

     

    Please Note

    • Some Smartphone Apps require a paid version to allow importing routes.
    • Testing was for ‘Follow the Line” only, not “Turn by Turn”.
    • If you use an app not listed below, let us know and we will try to test it for you.
    • We are not experts on Smartphone Apps. We will try to answer any and all questions, but there may be better resources online.

     

    Apps That Will Work With Our Routes:

     

    • REVER
    • Scenic (IOS Only)
    • Kurviger (Android Only)
    • Detecht
    • OsmAnd
    • Avenza
    • Calimoto
    • Gaia
    • Ride with GPS
    • GPS Tracks
    • InRoute
    • Harley Davidson
    • Indian Ride Command
    • My Triumph
    • GPX Viewer 2
    • Garmin Explore

     

    Apps That Will NOT Work With Our Routes:

     

    • Google Maps
    • Apple Maps
    • Waze
    • Riser
    • ESR (Eat Sleep Ride)
    • RoadTrippers
    • Sygic
    • Guru
    • Road Warrior Route Planner

     

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