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      Ashland trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, Gravel Biking, Skiing, E-Biking, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often tight and twisty, loose and flowy. Scenery includes summits, views and creeks. Common trail features include jumps, berms and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms and huts. Popular destinations include Ashland Watershed, Mount Ashland Ski Area and Lithia Park.
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      Region Status
      Open as of 8 hours
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      210
      Trails Mountain Bike
      110
      Trails E-Bike
      23
      Trails Gravel Bike
      45
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      4
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      3
      Trails Horse
      46
      Trails Hike
      133
      Trails Trail Running
      133
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      12
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      12
      Trails Snowshoe
      8
      Trails Downhill Ski
      43
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      6
      Trails Nordic Ski
      8
      Total Distance
      272 miles
      Total Descent
      52,856 ft
      Total Vertical
      5,806 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      7,491 ft
      Reports
      2,306
      Photos
      280
      Completed Counter
      57,115

      Articles

      Race Report: California Enduro Series Finale - Ashland Mountain Challenge
      Oct 9, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      The series finale was blessed with Goldilocks conditions and a bumper field.
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      Popular Ashland Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 40 ft • 2,837 •
      Jabberwocky is a machined built trail that offers bermed corners, several table top jumps, some double jumps and whoops. There is a small rock garden area near the bottom of the trail. This is an alternative to BTI, as BTI is steeper...
      • 100 ★ 4.3 • 2,106 ft • 0 ft • 2,719 •
      The Lizard is a flow style trail with sweeping turns with bermed corners. There are some step-up jumps, table tops and doubles. It is a short trail that is designed for bikers, while the adjacent Caterpillar trail will become the hiker...
      • 100 ★ 3.6 • 1,624 ft • 58 ft • 2,200 •
      The Caterpillar trail was built to be ridden in either direction. It connects the White Rabbit Trail and Toothpick. It is mainly ridden from the Toothpick trailhead and down towards the White Rabbit Trail parking lot. At Toothpick it...
      • 90 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 2,184 •
      Catwalk is a trail that can be ridden in either direction, but it is primarily a downhill trail. Catwalk begins with a fast steep rock section that leads into a large double jump. The trail turns down for the steep section known as the...
      • 95 ★ 4.6 • 4,734 ft • 72 ft • 2,125 •
      Lower Lynx starts from the Bull Gap Road 200 where it climbs for a short distance. Once at the top there is a nice table top jump before dropping into a tight technical trail with some rock gardens throughout. The trees are close to the...
      • 100 ★ 3.8 • 1,368 ft • 87 ft • 2,063 •
      Waterline is an access trail that connects Jabberwocky and BTI to the Ashland Watershed Road. It is also a connector trail for trail runners and hikers to hiking only trails near BTI. There is a short steep section with waterbars in...
      • 95 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 17 ft • 1,991 •
      A tight technical singletrack with some smaller double jumps, and a couple of rock gardens.
      • 85 ★ 4.3 • 3 miles • 402 ft • 1,644 •
      Lower Bull Gap starts where Upper Bull Gap ends at Road 200 and Tolman Creek Rd (2080) meet. The first 1/2 mile is a steep climb to a nice vista point looking back towards Mt. Ashland. The next mile is filled rolling tight singletrack...

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 17 rides
      Yesterday
      • 18 rides
      Past Week
      • 103 rides

      Ashland Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 4.7 • 21 miles • 2,245 ft • 12 • Shuttled •
      The Best of Mt Ashland - efficiently links two great downhill segments via a short climb. You are rewarded...
      ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 1,629 ft • 5 • Loop •
      A local favorite loop that takes approximately 1-1.5 hours to complete. Park in the Lithia Park parking...
      ★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 842 ft • 6 • Shuttled •
      This route starts near the peak of Mt Ashland and ends in downtown Ashland at one of the best finish...
      ★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 803 ft • 13 • Shuttled •
      Mainly flow with 700+ of elevation gain sprinkled throughout.
      ★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 3,262 ft • 7 • Loop •
      Overview Get to know the Ashland area with this fine sampling of near-town trails. The green and blue...
      ★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 696 ft • 9 • Shuttled •
      Modified version of Mt. Ashland Super D Shuttle, to include Jabberwocky and dump you out at the Granite...

      Photos of Ashland Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Ashland Mountain Bike

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      0:17 | 231 | Aug 15, 2023
      Hitting a tree - FAIL
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      0:17 | 211 | Jun 6, 2020
      Catwalk Catwalk
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      6:15 | 204 | Apr 29, 2020
      My Meditation
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      2:25 | 179 | Jan 31, 2020
      Upper Lynx - Mount Ashland
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      6:22 | 263 | Sep 6, 2019
      Lower Lynx - Mount Ashland
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      4:28 | 392 | Sep 6, 2019
      Lower Bull Gap
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      4:33 | 244 | Sep 6, 2019
      Catwalk Trail - Mount Ashland
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      5:30 | 94 | Sep 6, 2019

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      xenonntrailLizard TrailAddicting, lappable, and it's gotten better...
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike110159 miles27,638 ft71 miles5,732 ft
      #408#52712,2813531,618
      E-Bike2364 miles8,878 ft27 miles5,732 ft
      #2,266#2731,88212,406
      Gravel Bike45108 miles11,168 ft38 miles5,732 ft
      #569#937453
      Adaptive Bike44 miles85 ft3,297 ft5,082 ft
      #2,136#16114
      Winter Fat Bike34,380 ft13 ft968 ft351 ft
      #295#1511
      Horse46135 miles21,352 ft67 miles5,732 ft
      #207#124744
      Hike133231 miles30,046 ft94 miles5,778 ft
      #688#1652,1822,426
      Trail Running133231 miles30,046 ft94 miles5,778 ft
      #525#812,1814,069
      Dirtbike/Moto1245 miles8,363 ft25 miles5,489 ft
      #473#94309
      ATV/ORV/OHV1245 miles8,363 ft25 miles5,489 ft
      #267#64307
      Snowshoe814 miles2,221 ft7 miles1,824 ft
      #456#4161
      Downhill Ski4310 miles10,607 ft9 miles1,138 ft
      #287#311,558
      Backcountry Ski64,967 ft991 ft4,967 ft289 ft
      1695
      Nordic Ski814 miles2,221 ft7 miles1,824 ft
      #471#41294

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Ashland?
      Ashland has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ashland?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ashland are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Ashland?
      There are 27 parking locations listed in Ashland. 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 Ashland?
      The longest trail in Ashland is Siskiyou Divide at 6.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ashland?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ashland?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Ashland?
      ▼ How many trails are in Ashland?
      Ashland has a total of 210 trails. Of those, 110 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ashland to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ashland?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Ashland is Siskiyou Divide with 1,255 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ashland?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Ashland is Time Warp with 2,464 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Ashland?
      Ashland supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Ashland?
      The following bike services are available in Ashland:
      • Bike Shop (4)
      • Trail Association (2)
      • Shuttle Service (1)
      Browse the full Ashland directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ashland?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Ashland is Potlicker Trail with an average grade of 12.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Ashland?
      Yes, there are 5 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Ashland. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Ashland?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Ashland are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Ashland?
      The overall region status for Ashland is Clear / Green. Out of 89 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 80
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 3
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Ashland?
      Yes, Ashland supports e-bike riding. There are 15 trails in Ashland that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Ashland?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Ashland?
      The highest summit in Ashland is Mount Ashland at 7,490 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ashland?
      The most popular Strava segments in Ashland are:
      • Speed Check #2 (8,614 athletes)
      • Speed Check #3 (8,542 athletes)
      • Jabberwocky II (8,521 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Ashland.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Ashland?
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Ashland?
      Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Ashland. View all adaptive trails in Ashland for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Ashland?
      There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Ashland directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ashland?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Ashland?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ashland are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Ashland.
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