About This Route
Texas Hill Country's Twisted Sisters offer surprising curves through limestone canyons. Three ranch roads combine for over 100 miles of the best riding in the Lone Star State.
Why ride Twisted Sisters (Ranch Roads 335/336/337)
Twisted Sisters (Ranch Roads 335/336/337) sits in Texas, USA, and earns its place on this guide for a simple reason: it gives riders something most roads can't — scenery that genuinely makes you stop the bike, paired with corner work that keeps your hands busy from start to finish.
Across roughly 160 kilometres of asphalt, you'll get a real feel for what riding in this corner of USA is about. It's not the longest route in the region and it isn't trying to be — it's a focused, high-quality stretch that rewards riders who take their time.
What the riding actually feels like
On a medium-rated road like this one, you'll want to be on your game but not on edge. Expect a mix of flowing curves, the odd tight hairpin, and short sections where the surface or traffic forces you to think. Solid intermediate riders with some touring miles under their belt will love it.
Read the road first, then commit. The combination of surface, sightlines and traffic on this route rewards a smooth, relaxed pace far more than aggressive corner entries. The route's twistiness rating of 5/5 and scenic rating of 4/5 give a fair indication of where to focus: more on body position and corner technique than on the views.
Best time of year to ride
The honest window is March-May, October-November. In practical terms, this route really shines in autumn — golden light, fewer cars and tarmac that's still warm enough for confident cornering. If you only have a narrow weather window, aim for a weekday rather than a weekend — you'll share the road with far fewer cars and tour buses, and the popular pull-offs won't be jammed.
Fuel, food and stops
Reliable fuel options along or near the route include Leakey, Camp Wood. Top up before any long climb — pumps in mountain villages can be closed at lunch or on Sundays.
For food and coffee, Leakey, Utopia are solid stops. Aim for a proper sit-down lunch rather than a vending-machine snack — the locals eat well in this region.
⚠️ Safety and hazards to watch for
Specific hazards on this route include: Deer; Gravel; Heat.
- Gravel in corners
- Deer crossings
- Heat in summer
- Deer and free-range cattle can be on the road (worst at dawn/dusk), fuel is scarce (fill up in Medina or Leakey), and low-water river crossings flood after heavy rain with no guardrails on the tight sections — check current conditions.
Who this route suits
Twisted Sisters (Ranch Roads 335/336/337) works especially well for photographers and slow-tour riders chasing scenery, sport-tourers who live for corner-to-corner flow. Recommended bike types are Sport, Touring, but realistically anything in good mechanical condition with decent tyres will do the job — the road matters more than the badge on the tank.
Insider tips
- Spring wildflowers spectacular
- Leakey is a good base
- Can be combined with Three Sisters