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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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SaveBatavia trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Gravel Biking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Nordic Skiing, Horseback and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes creeks, meadows and lakes. Amenities include huts and restrooms. Popular destinations include Dick Young Forest Preserve, Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve and Les Arends Forest Preserve.
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- Mountain Bike
78 trails
- E-Bike
33 trails
- Gravel Bike
83 trails
- Adaptive Bike
13 trails
- Horse
15 trails
- Hike
84 trails
- Trail Running
77 trails
- Nordic Ski
32 trails
Region Details
- 63
- 15
Region Status
Open as of Aug 9, 2026Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 86
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 78
- Trails E-Bike
- 33
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 83
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 13
- Trails Horse
- 15
- Trails Hike
- 84
- Trails Trail Running
- 77
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 32
- Total Distance
- 46 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent
- 932 ft
- Total Vertical
- 181 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 792 ft
- Reports
- 3
- Photos
- 1
- Completed Counter
- 1,149
Sub Regions
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Dick Young Forest Preserve
- 7
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Glenwood Park Forest Preserve
- 1
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Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve
- 4
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Les Arends Forest Preserve
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Mill Creek Forest Preserve
- 3
Popular Batavia Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,821 ft • 0 ft • 16 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,660 ft • 16 ft • 12 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,181 ft • 0 ft • 9 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 35 ft • 5 •
Moderately popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,509 ft • 6 ft • 3 •
Less popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 755 ft • 0 ft • 3 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 558 ft • 0 ft • 3 •
Less popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,211 ft • 16 ft • 3 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
Batavia Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Batavia Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Trail | Jan 4, 2025 @ 8:55am Jan 4, 2025 | Ideal | laurinov2 | ||
| Fox River Trail East | Apr 9, 2023 @ 2:19am Apr 9, 2023 | Ideal | Maxwell546 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StillBreathinStillSmilin | ridden | trail | activity #104436752 | Sep 23, 2026 @ 11:36am Sep 23, 2026 |
| HarisoAz148 | wishlist | region | activity #104288005 | Sep 21, 2026 @ 7:59am Sep 21, 2026 |
| jBPu4Da4 | vote | route | activity #94848517 | May 16, 2026 @ 1:37pm May 16, 2026 |
| jBPu4Da4 | ridden | route | activity #94848433 | May 16, 2026 @ 1:36pm May 16, 2026 |
| laurinov2 | add | report | activity #64068515 | Jan 4, 2025 @ 11:13am Jan 4, 2025 |
Local Badges
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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 | 78 | 42 miles | 850 ft | 13 miles | 180 ft | #12,097 | #84 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4,401 | |
| E-Bike | 33 | 18 miles | 322 ft | 6 miles | 144 ft | #5,871 | #80 | 3 | 11 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 83 | 45 miles | 912 ft | 13 miles | 180 ft | #1,626 | #2 | 1 | 58 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 13 | 20 miles | 377 ft | 6 miles | 164 ft | #3,752 | #35 | 3 | ||||
| Horse | 15 | 7 miles | 95 ft | 1 mile | 30 ft | #3,020 | #80 | |||||
| Hike | 84 | 45 miles | 922 ft | 13 miles | 180 ft | #5,098 | #67 | 3 | 275 | |||
| Trail Running | 77 | 44 miles | 896 ft | 13 miles | 180 ft | #4,555 | #38 | 3 | 425 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 32 | 12 miles | 262 ft | 3 miles | 85 ft | #1,275 | #55 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Batavia?
Batavia has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Batavia?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Batavia are:
- River Front Trail (0/5)
- Nelson Lake Trail (0/5)
- Nelson Lake Trail (0/5)
- West Overlook Trail (0/5)
- Meadowlark Trail (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Batavia?
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What is the longest trail in Batavia?
The longest trail in Batavia is Meadowlark Trail at 1.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Batavia?
The best hiking trails in Batavia are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Batavia?
The best trail running trails in Batavia are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Batavia?
Batavia has a total of 86 trails. Of those, 78 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Batavia to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Batavia?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Batavia is Meadowlark Trail with 35 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Batavia?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Batavia is Nelson Lake Trail with 24 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Batavia?
Batavia supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Batavia?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Batavia is Coneflower Trail with an average grade of 2.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Batavia?
The overall region status for Batavia is Clear / Green. Out of 2 trails:
- Clear / Green: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Batavia?
Yes, Batavia supports e-bike riding. There are 7 trails in Batavia that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Batavia?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Batavia are: View all mountain biking routes in Batavia.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Batavia?
The most popular Strava segments in Batavia are:
- mile 6 (7,659 athletes)
- Batavia Quarry Pave (Northbound) (7,593 athletes)
- FRT Illinois to Sullivan (7,102 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Batavia?
Yes, there are 13 accessible/adaptive trails in Batavia. View all adaptive trails in Batavia for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Batavia?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Batavia are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Batavia?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Batavia are:
- River Front Trail (0/5)
- Nelson Lake Trail (0/5)
- Nelson Lake Trail (0/5)
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