Quahadi Ranch Ramble - 25/36/66 Miles - Gravel - Moderate

The Quahadi Ranch Ramble offers a unique, varied gravel route out of the Lingleville Country Store in Lingleville, Texas.

The Quahadi Ranch Ramble has quickly become a cherished route for RIDE GRVL and anyone drawn to the path less pedaled in and around the Lingleville, Texas area. Just minutes from downtown Stephenville, this route offers easy access—whether you roll straight from Stephenville or start your ride at the iconic Lingleville Country Store, a destination in its own right known for cold drinks, homemade desserts, and warm hospitality. One of the idyllic Stephenville gravel bike routes, the Quahadi Ranch Ramble offers something for everyone with distances of 26, 26, and 66 miles.

This route links together beloved backroads nestled in the quiet valley between two distinctive ridgelines: one running parallel to FM 219 from Dublin to Lingleville, and the other tracing a jagged line from east of Desdemona toward De Leon. If you’ve explored any of RIDE GRVL’s routes venturing toward De Leon, you’ll likely recognize the gently rolling, tree-canopied stretches that define this part of Texas. These roads feel timeless—unchanged by the years, and still shaped by the wind, cattle, and sun.

The 25-mile route has no resupply stops, while the 36-mile and 66-mile have resupply opportunities in De Leon.

What sets the Quahadi Ranch Ramble apart is its subtle shift in elevation. While many Lingleville-area rides head northward, destined for a climb over Rattlesnake Mountain, this one plays it cooler—quite literally—by keeping elevation gain mellow and offering long stretches of shade, particularly appreciated during the summer months. The route dips into deep, dry creek beds (Henning and Hackberry Creeks) framed by mature oaks and pecans, giving riders a sense of isolation and serenity rarely found on more trafficked gravel routes.

The highlight of the loop is County Road 507, affectionately dubbed Quahadi Ranch Road. This “newly discovered” section was once presumed to be private, wrapping around the impressive Quahadi Ranch, which features a 6,295-foot private airstrip that cuts across the open landscape but hidden from the view of any passersby. The road is fully public and offers a rare blend of packed gravel, scattered wildflowers, maintained ranch meadows, and postcard-worthy views—perfect for a pause, a photo, or a deep breath.

As you roll out of Lingleville, the route winds through working dairies, hayfields, and cattle ranches. The landscape transitions seamlessly from agricultural Americana to rugged ridgeline as you take on a short but sharp climb to FM 2156, also known as the Highland Highway. From there, you can either push onward toward De Leon for more mileage (36 or 66-mile routes) or loop back by turning east on County Road 355 (25-mile route), and then south on County Road 507, just past Bethel Cemetery—a quiet resting place that adds a layer of history and reflection to the ride.

The final stretch leads you back to Lingleville, where a stop at the Lingleville Country Store is not just recommended—it’s practically a tradition. Grab a bite, swap stories, and raise a glass (or mug of third wave coffee) to the gravel roads that brought you here.