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      Applegate Lake trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Dirtbiking and Horseback.
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      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      AKA: Applegate
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Jul 9, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      25
      Trails Mountain Bike
      21
      Trails E-Bike
      14
      Trails Gravel Bike
      2
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      2
      Trails Horse
      6
      Trails Hike
      25
      Trails Trail Running
      25
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      8
      Total Distance
      92 miles
      Total Descent
      23,313 ft
      Total Vertical
      5,113 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      6,969 ft
      Reports
      183
      Photos
      297
      Completed Counter
      663

      Popular Applegate Lake Mountain Biking Trails

      20
      Payette Trail Caution
      • 80 ★ 3.0 • 9 miles • 1,001 ft • 83 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 1 hour22 minutes to complete this trail.
      16
      Da-Ku-Be-Te-De Trail #940
      • 80 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 1,451 ft • 76 •
      A fun singletrack winding through mostly woods, along the lake.
      70
      Collings Mountain Trail #943
      • 40 ★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 2,412 ft • 48 •
      Trail goes up and over Collings Mountain, connecting Watkins Campground to Hart-tish Park. The climbing is steep in either direction, but going clockwise is easier on a mountain bike, while going counter-clockwise is easier for a trail...
      12
      Cook and Green
      • 5 ★ 3.8 • 7 miles • 120 ft • 36 •
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 120 ft blue climb. It features skinny. On average it takes 1 hour2 minutes to complete this trail.
      16
      Stein Butte
      • 50 ★ 2.7 • 5 miles • 2,316 ft • 30 • • moto
      The upper half features somewhat open ridgeline trail while the lower half is exposed benchcut.
      35
      Little Greyback Warning!
      • 55 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 1,359 ft • 24 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1,359 ft blue climb. On average it takes 37 minutes to complete this trail.
      10
      Baldy Peak Trail
      • 50 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 482 ft • 13 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 482 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 1 hour51 minutes to complete this trail.
      102
      Mule Mountain Trail
      • 60 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 0 ft • 13 •
      This trail was rebuilt in 2025 by the Southern Oregon Trail Alliance. The brush has been cleared and tread widened along portions on public land. It offers stunning views, and can be ridden as an out and back, shuttled using , or ridden...

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      Photos of Applegate Lake Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Applegate Lake Mountain Bike

      Mule Mountain Trail 919
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      2:52 | 11 | Apr 9, 2026
      Da-Ku-Be-Te-De Trail
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      24:30 | 202 | Dec 2, 2024 , Jacksonville
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      21:46 | 751 | Jan 15, 2018 , Jacksonville

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Collings Mountain Trail #943
      Jul 9, 2026 @ 3:26pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Jul 9, 2026
      		 DryTrail bench is in good shape. The trail...Smithscientific
      Da-Ku-Be-Te-De Trail #940
      Jul 8, 2026 @ 9:38am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Jul 8, 2026
      		 Very DryIf you want to do a loop around lake....wwlighting
      Little Greyback
      May 28, 2026 @ 12:38pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      May 28, 2026
      		 DryOvergrown vegetation. The trail bench...Smithscientific
      Grouse Loop Access
      Oct 29, 2025 @ 9:19am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Oct 29, 2025
      		 IdealHike Cut and cleared trail. Great little loop,...Zr1
      Mule Mountain Trail
      Aug 3, 2025 @ 9:21am
      Aug 3, 2025
      		 DryWow, just wow. Amazing work. All that...happystinkyman
      Payette Trail
      Jul 19, 2025 @ 11:39am
      Jul 19, 2025
      		 DryE-Bike all shaded areas are crowded with oak but...brundlefly
      Baldy Peak Trail
      Jul 8, 2025 @ 3:17pm
      Jul 8, 2025
      		 DryRunning well, a little dry and some tall...larryssman7 SOTA
      Cook and Green
      Jun 16, 2025 @ 11:08am
      Jun 16, 2025
      		 IdealE-Bike Completely clear of downfall...happystinkyman
      Summit Lake trail
      Jun 13, 2025 @ 6:54pm
      Jun 13, 2025
      		 Ideal 3 volunteers logged out all of Summit...larryssman7 SOTA
      Stein Butte
      Mar 24, 2025 @ 5:38pm
      Mar 24, 2025
      		 DryTrail is in good condition for the most...EddieextbyN

      Activity Feed

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      Jbohar447commenttrailactivity #103302896
      Sep 7, 2026 @ 3:20pm
      Sep 7, 2026
      Kent0z9WHiwishlisttrailactivity #102593574
      Aug 29, 2026 @ 8:37am
      Aug 29, 2026
      k5daveywishlisttrailactivity #101103107 and 3 more
      Aug 9, 2026 @ 10:18am
      Aug 9, 2026
      Smithscientificaddreportactivity #98814842
      Jul 9, 2026 @ 3:27pm
      Jul 9, 2026
      wwlightingaddreportactivity #98762431
      Jul 8, 2026 @ 9:13pm
      Jul 8, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      Jbohar447trailNew LondonThis trail has such awesome potential! I’ve...
      Sep 7, 2026 @ 3:20pm
      Sep 7, 2026
      happystinkymanreportDa-Ku-Be-Te-De Trail #940Collapsed. Not collapsed. Ridable and walkable...
      May 14, 2025 @ 11:39pm
      May 14, 2025
      jubbtrailDa-Ku-Be-Te-De Trail #940Fun trail, less exposed than the Payette trail...
      Dec 1, 2024 @ 7:04pm
      Dec 1, 2024
      jubbtrailPayette TrailDefinitely agree with @MuddyBrit, this trail...
      Oct 25, 2024 @ 11:23pm
      Oct 25, 2024
      normsridetrailMule Mountain TrailAs of March 2nd, 2024, there's been a lot of...
      May 2, 2024 @ 8:07am
      May 2, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
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      Wagner Creek 4 9 817.9 km
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      Forest Park 6 28 421.2 km

      Local Badges

      Local Mountain Biking Directory


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2165 miles15,410 ft29 miles3,100 ft
      		#5,721#2,099159183704
      E-Bike1457 miles13,750 ft26 miles3,100 ft
      		#1,609#71683168100
      Gravel Bike25 miles968 ft2 miles2,976 ft
      		#6,373#2,6942
      Adaptive Bike25 miles968 ft2 miles2,976 ft
      		#6,386#2,6935
      Horse636 miles8,038 ft16 miles4,961 ft
      		#1,297#66233
      Hike2592 miles23,314 ft44 miles5,112 ft
      		#1,315#6285518390
      Trail Running2592 miles23,314 ft44 miles5,112 ft
      		#2,303#52518323
      Dirtbike/Moto827 miles4,508 ft11 miles2,949 ft
      		#141#75381

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Applegate Lake?
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Applegate Lake?
      There are 16 parking locations listed in Applegate Lake. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Applegate Lake?
      The longest trail in Applegate Lake is Payette Trail at 8.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Applegate Lake?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Applegate Lake?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Applegate Lake?
      ▼ How many trails are in Applegate Lake?
      Applegate Lake has a total of 25 trails. Of those, 21 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Applegate Lake to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Applegate Lake?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Applegate Lake is Collings Mountain Trail #943 with 2,412 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Applegate Lake?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Applegate Lake is Cook and Green with 2,554 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Applegate Lake?
      Applegate Lake supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Applegate Lake?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Applegate Lake is New London with an average grade of 14.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Applegate Lake?
      Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Applegate Lake. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Applegate Lake?
      The overall region status for Applegate Lake is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 20 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 15
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 3
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Applegate Lake?
      Yes, Applegate Lake supports e-bike riding. There are 13 trails in Applegate Lake that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Applegate Lake?
      The most popular Strava segments in Applegate Lake are:
      • Climb to Top (592 athletes)
      • The WALL (568 athletes)
      • Payette trail from French Gulch to Osprey (455 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Applegate Lake.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Applegate Lake?
      • By kevin11jonesTF Pro & contributors
      • Admins: Applegate, RVMBA, Applegate, SOTA, RVMBA, SOTA
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