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SaveBow 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, Gravel Biking, Snowmobiling, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Adaptive Biking and E-Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and flowy. Scenery includes ridgelines and views. Common trail features include bridges. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Hammond Nature Preserve & Walker Forest, Shaw Divide Trails and Knox and School Forests.
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- Mountain Bike
78 trails
- E-Bike
5 trails
- Gravel Bike
21 trails
- Adaptive Bike
10 trails
- Hike
79 trails
- Trail Running
79 trails
- Snowmobile
18 trails
- Snowshoe
13 trails
- Nordic Ski
14 trails
Region Details
- 11
- 32
- 24
- 8
- 3
Region Status
Caution as of May 1, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 79
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 78
- Trails E-Bike
- 5
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 21
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 10
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 79
- Trails Trail Running
- 79
- Trails Snowmobile
- 18
- Trails Snowshoe
- 13
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 14
- Total Distance
- 46 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,735 ft
- Total Vertical
- 594 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 899 ft
- Reports
- 147
- Photos
- 24
- Completed Counter
- 8,441
Sub Regions
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Hammond Nature Preserve & Walker Forest
- 15
- 11
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Knox and School Forests
- 8
- 6
- 1
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Nottingcook Forest
- 2
- 7
- 2
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Shaw Divide Trails
- 10
- 6
Popular Bow Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1,001 ft • 0 ft • 265 •
Quick little piece of nice singletrack that leads nicely from Boulder into Miss Putney, for a longer trail when you include Miss Smith.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,948 ft • 185 ft • 243 •
Medium length trail with some good flow and technical sections. Has some fun downhill and short climbs, rides great both ways. Think of this as an easier boulder.
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 2,306 ft • 73 ft • 242 •
Miss Smith is another fun, short singletrack that connects up nicely with Miss Putney for a bit longer ride if you so desire.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 787 ft • 0 ft • 240 •
Super short, zippy piece of trail that leads nicely into Boundary for a little longer opener from the north parking lot.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 2,055 ft • 108 ft • 234 •
Boundary is a great appetite-whetter if you park at the north lot which, along with Woods trail gives you a quick, fun section of singletrack that will get you hungry for more. Very nice flow from east to west.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 220 ft • 227 •
Solid trail. Awesome trail building on this one. Great lines with some flow, in addition to some wicked steep sections and some techy bits to keep it interesting. It'll even get you winded. Solid riding.
• 75 ★ 3.8 • 4,658 ft • 181 ft • 209 •
Similar to Boulder, Mossy is one of the more interesting singletrack trails in this area. Well-built and appropriately tough in spots, Mossy will keep you on your toes.
Bow Mountain Bike Routes
7 miles • 538 ft • 11 • Loop •
This little loop covers just about everything in this section of Bow trails. Boulder/Mossy are the only...
Photos of Bow Mountain Bike
Videos of Bow Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Storm Drain | May 1, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/New_York) May 1, 2026 | Ideal | Oldbikersam | ||
| Sawmill Hill | May 1, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/New_York) May 1, 2026 | Ideal | Oldbikersam | ||
| Rogue Ridge | May 1, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/New_York) May 1, 2026 | Ideal | Oldbikersam | ||
| Snowboarder | May 1, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/New_York) May 1, 2026 | Variable | Oldbikersam | ||
| Stinger Trail | May 1, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/New_York) May 1, 2026 | Variable | Oldbikersam | ||
| Warner Trail (Pandemic) | May 1, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/New_York) May 1, 2026 | Variable | Oldbikersam | ||
| Mossy | Apr 9, 2026 @ 4:47pm (America/New_York) Apr 9, 2026 | Variable | Oldbikersam | ||
| Boundary | Apr 9, 2026 @ 4:47pm (America/New_York) Apr 9, 2026 | Variable | Oldbikersam | ||
| Boundary Alt | Apr 9, 2026 @ 4:47pm (America/New_York) Apr 9, 2026 | Variable | Oldbikersam | ||
| Miss Smith | Apr 9, 2026 @ 4:47pm (America/New_York) Apr 9, 2026 | Variable | Oldbikersam |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| jibbysspeedshop | vote | trail | activity #105000321 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 2:21pm 3 days |
| WarrenY0O2VE | wishlist | region | activity #102584413 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 7:02am Aug 29, 2026 |
| Pete12M5e4 | wishlist | trail | activity #102010867 | Aug 21, 2026 @ 2:43pm Aug 21, 2026 |
| AlyssaEfWCEo | wishlist | region | activity #101609776 | Aug 16, 2026 @ 4:51am Aug 16, 2026 |
| grampy-jojo | wishlist | region | activity #100515806 | Aug 1, 2026 @ 12:21pm Aug 1, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This trail should be removed | Jul 12, 2026 @ 11:27am Jul 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | This trail is non existent. Logging destroyed it | Jul 12, 2026 @ 11:23am Jul 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Excellent view from overlook at north end of... | Oct 14, 2025 @ 6:52am Oct 14, 2025 | ||
| report | Absolutely perfect! Just rode today no wet... | Sep 17, 2024 @ 4:09pm Sep 17, 2024 | ||
| trail | So legit having some real Enduro terrain in snh | May 29, 2023 @ 9:29am May 29, 2023 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails123 awarded -
10 Blue Trails132 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k4 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge36 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge3 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k4 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 | 45 miles | 6,732 ft | 17 miles | 594 ft | #2,131 | #23 | 24 | 143 | 3 | 8,051 | |
| E-Bike | 5 | 3 miles | 505 ft | 1 mile | 272 ft | #9,682 | #82 | 106 | 137 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 21 | 16 miles | 1,316 ft | 5 miles | 486 ft | #2,614 | #16 | 6 | 71 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 10 | 7 miles | 653 ft | 2 miles | 486 ft | #5,197 | #27 | 15 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 217 ft | 5,246 ft | 213 ft | #996 | #545 | 2 | ||||
| Hike | 79 | 46 miles | 6,736 ft | 17 miles | 594 ft | #4,913 | #45 | 143 | 706 | |||
| Trail Running | 79 | 46 miles | 6,736 ft | 17 miles | 594 ft | #4,171 | #31 | 143 | 1 | 1,008 | ||
| Snowmobile | 18 | 12 miles | 1,234 ft | 4 miles | 358 ft | #278 | #10 | 7 | 3 | |||
| Snowshoe | 13 | 9 miles | 495 ft | 2 miles | 351 ft | #1,095 | #33 | 9 | 55 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 1 mile | 66 ft | 1,368 ft | 131 ft | 1 | 18 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 14 | 10 miles | 499 ft | 2 miles | 351 ft | #1,296 | #37 | 5 | 57 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Bow?
Bow has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Bow?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Bow are:
- Boulder (4.3/5)
- Mooseknuckles (4.2/5)
- Monster's Ball (4.1/5)
- Warner Trail (Pandemic) (4.1/5)
- Rogue Ridge (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Bow?
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What is the longest trail in Bow?
The longest trail in Bow is Birchdale trail at 1.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Bow?
The best hiking trails in Bow are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Bow?
The best trail running trails in Bow are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Bow?
Bow has a total of 79 trails. Of those, 78 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Bow to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bow?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Bow is Eagle Trail with 289 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Bow?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Bow is Mooseknuckles with 456 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Bow?
Bow supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Bow?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Bow is Sawmill Hill with an average grade of 11.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Bow?
The overall region status for Bow is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 49 trails:
- Clear / Green: 40
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Bow?
Yes, Bow supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in Bow 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 Bow?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Bow are: View all mountain biking routes in Bow.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Bow?
The most popular Strava segments in Bow are:
- Silk Farm Bike Path westbound to the bridge (1,484 athletes)
- Silk Farm Bike Path Eastbound from the bridge (1,293 athletes)
- white pine climb (638 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Bow?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Bow. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Bow.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Bow?
Yes, there are 10 accessible/adaptive trails in Bow. View all adaptive trails in Bow for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Bow?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Bow are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Bow?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Bow are:
- Woods (4/5)
- Rookery trail (5/5)
- White Pine (3/5)
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