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Appleton trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Snowshoeing, Horseback, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing and Nordic Skiing. Scenery includes meadows and lakes. Common trail features include berms and drops. Popular destinations include Bruce B. Purdy Nature Preserve, Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve and Riverview Gardens.
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- Mountain Bike
11 trails
- E-Bike
8 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Horse
2 trails
- Hike
28 trails
- Trail Running
28 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
2 trails
- Observed Trials
2 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
- Snowmobile
2 trails
- Snowshoe
3 trails
- Downhill Ski
2 trails
- Backcountry Ski
2 trails
- Nordic Ski
2 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 2
- 5
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Sep 19, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 29
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 11
- Trails E-Bike
- 8
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 28
- Trails Trail Running
- 28
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails Observed Trials
- 2
- Trails Snowmobile
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 3
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 2
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 40 miles
- Total Descent
- 483 ft
- Total Vertical
- 172 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 886 ft
- Reports
- 10
- Photos
- 1
- Completed Counter
- 303
Sub Regions
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Lecker Park
- 1
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NEWT
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Prairie Hill Park
- 2
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Riverview Gardens
- 1
- 1
Popular Appleton Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 528 ft • 0 ft • 9 •
The bike trail traverses with two-way traffic around the back side of the sledding hill and meets up with a loop built on the berm that borders the highway. We recommend riding the loop in a clockwise direction. The trail winds its way...
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 5 • • hike
Popular white difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 5,115 ft • 5 ft • 5 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. It features drop. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 2,136 ft • 0 ft • 4 • • hike
Moderately popular white difficulty paved path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 1,342 ft • 0 ft • 2 • • hike
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 10 ft •
Special instructions (parking, directions, hours): Park is open from sunrise to 11pm. There is a large parking lot with a porta john. Please use 3.8in or wider tires and keep your pressure low. Please stay off the ski trails. You will...
Photos of Appleton Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Oh Deer! | Aug 25, 2026 @ 5:00pm (America/Menominee) Aug 25, 2026 | Ideal | aaron270 | ||
| Fox Trot | Aug 25, 2026 @ 5:00pm (America/Menominee) Aug 25, 2026 | Ideal | aaron270 | ||
| Prairie Hill Trail | Jul 31, 2022 @ 1:19pm Jul 31, 2022 | Dry | ckittel |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aaron270 | add | report | activity #102453304 and 1 more | Aug 27, 2026 @ 9:16am Aug 27, 2026 |
| pixelsachi | ridden | trail | activity #86761376 and 1 more | Jan 6, 2026 @ 1:02pm Jan 6, 2026 |
| pixelsachi | ridden | trail | activity #86761294 and 1 more | Jan 6, 2026 @ 1:00pm Jan 6, 2026 |
| pixelsachi | ridden | trail | activity #86761276 and 2 more | Jan 6, 2026 @ 1:00pm Jan 6, 2026 |
| squeegeejoe | add | report | activity #81237562 | Sep 27, 2025 @ 3:00pm Sep 27, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Super boring and overgrown | Sep 14, 2024 @ 1:33pm Sep 14, 2024 | ||
| trail | Do not go here it sucks | Jul 18, 2024 @ 6:34pm Jul 18, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Climbing 10k Badge0 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge0 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 11 | 33 miles | 226 ft | 10 miles | 95 ft | #8,370 | #82 | 10 | 3,411 | |||
| E-Bike | 8 | 11 miles | 131 ft | 2 miles | 95 ft | #7,897 | #69 | 9 | 28 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 29 miles | 167 ft | 10 miles | 89 ft | #5,432 | #1,774 | 3 | 35 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 23 miles | 62 ft | 8 miles | 39 ft | #3,633 | #18 | 2 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 3 miles | 16 ft | 1,247 ft | 16 ft | #5,432 | #1,774 | |||||
| Horse | 2 | 3,478 ft | 7 ft | 659 ft | 13 ft | #3,473 | #39 | |||||
| Hike | 28 | 38 miles | 472 ft | 12 miles | 171 ft | #5,771 | #32 | 1 | 9 | 94 | ||
| Trail Running | 28 | 38 miles | 472 ft | 12 miles | 171 ft | #6,069 | #32 | 9 | 235 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 3,478 ft | 7 ft | 659 ft | 13 ft | #1,344 | #3 | |||||
| Observed Trials | 2 | 3,478 ft | 7 ft | 659 ft | 13 ft | #275 | #1 | |||||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 3,478 ft | 7 ft | 659 ft | 13 ft | #443 | #7 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 3 | 3 miles | 20 ft | 1,624 ft | 23 ft | #1,807 | #43 | 7 | ||||
| Downhill Ski | 2 | 3,478 ft | 7 ft | 659 ft | 13 ft | #770 | #26 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 3,478 ft | 7 ft | 659 ft | 13 ft | #710 | #4 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 3,478 ft | 7 ft | 659 ft | 13 ft | #1,906 | #53 | 20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Appleton?
Appleton has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Appleton?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Appleton are:
- Oh Deer! (4/5)
- Fox Trot (3.9/5)
- Fox Cities Paper Trail (0/5)
- Prairie Hill Trail (0/5)
- Casaloma Conservancy Trail (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Appleton?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Appleton are:
- August (114 activities)
- June (112 activities)
- September (100 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Appleton?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Appleton. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Appleton?
The longest trail in Appleton is Lecker Park Snow Bike Trail at 1.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Appleton?
The best hiking trails in Appleton are:
- Increase Lapham Pass
- Deer Trail
- Casaloma Conservancy Trail
- George Archibald Trail
- Sigurd Olson Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Appleton?
The best trail running trails in Appleton are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Appleton?
Appleton has a total of 29 trails. Of those, 11 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Appleton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Appleton?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Appleton is Fox Trot with 17 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Appleton?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Appleton is Oh Deer! with 28 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Appleton?
Appleton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Appleton?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Appleton is Fox Trot with an average grade of 0.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Appleton?
The overall region status for Appleton is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 3 trails:
- Clear / Green: 1
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Appleton?
Yes, Appleton supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in Appleton that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Appleton?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Appleton are:
- AM (3 activities)
- Fat (2 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Appleton?
The most popular Strava segments in Appleton are:
- Stone Yard Loop (957 athletes)
- Lower Apple Creek Goose Dodge (952 athletes)
- Apple Creek Trail (SW) (588 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Appleton?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Appleton. View all adaptive trails in Appleton for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Appleton?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Appleton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Appleton?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Appleton are:
- Fox Trot (3.5/5)
- Fox Cities Paper Trail (0/5)
- Prairie Hill Trail (0/5)
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