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      Brown County trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and E-Biking. Popular destinations include Green Bay, Reforestation Camp and Baird Creek Greenway.
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      Trails (view details)
      26
      Trails Mountain Bike
      26
      Trails E-Bike
      5
      Trails Gravel Bike
      8
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      6
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      7
      Trails Hike
      20
      Trails Trail Running
      20
      Trails Snowshoe
      1
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1
      Total Distance
      70 miles
      Total Descent
      1,916 ft
      Total Vertical
      247 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      828 ft
      Reports
      400
      Photos
      34
      Completed Counter
      2,784

      Popular Brown County Mountain Biking Trails

      100 3.9 7 miles 278 ft 342
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction with a 278 ft green climb. On average it takes 37 minutes to complete this trail.
      80 4.0 2 miles 122 ft 201
      This is some of the best singletrack in the park. Starting at Danz Avenue heading east the trail is fast and narrow with some tight trees and follows the creek pretty close in spots. The trail gets progressively interesting as it...
      90 0.0 2,127 ft 29 ft 193
      Drops you off the multiuse paved path between the fences. Nice flowing
      85 5.0 3 miles 289 ft 170
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features bridge and log ride. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 32 minutes to complete this trail.
      100 0.0 2 miles 61 ft 170
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      75 5.0 1 mile 109 ft 161
      Flowing singletrack on the north side of the creek. Starts at the Baird Creek Road trailhead and winds through the trees and grassy sections. Not much elevation gain or rocks, but a great warmup when heading counter clockwise.
      70 5.0 1 mile 166 ft 149
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. It features berm and bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
      85 0.0 2 miles 11 ft 144
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction with a 11 ft green climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Brown County Mountain Bike Routes

      5.0 9 miles 618 ft 6
      Baird Creek Full loop as of may 2022, starting at Danz entrance.
      7 miles 282 ft 1
      Reforestation Adventure ride Mild Route

      Photos of Brown County Mountain Bike

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      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      shaneb127trailBalsamGood conditions for this trail. Took the new...
      May 26, 2025 @ 2:24pm
      May 26, 2025
      JessNutttrailBalsamLow spots are very sandy
      May 10, 2025 @ 10:31am
      May 10, 2025
      WillmlfnO2trailBirch BlazerFun trail kinda confusing following the right...
      Oct 9, 2024 @ 5:20pm
      Oct 9, 2024
      Michael3352QVtrailBalsamVery sandy right now
      Jun 7, 2023 @ 8:41am
      Jun 7, 2023
      Kklis982trailBalsamJust a quick heads up that there are changes...
      May 17, 2021 @ 7:49am
      May 17, 2021

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2670 miles1,916 ft18 miles246 ft
      34400216,512
      E-Bike539 miles377 ft6 miles246 ft
      311274
      Gravel Bike842 miles322 ft9 miles246 ft
      20383
      Adaptive Bike638 miles262 ft8 miles246 ft
      9
      Winter Fat Bike715 miles902 ft5 miles180 ft
      6020
      Hike2054 miles1,355 ft13 miles246 ft
      351308
      Trail Running2054 miles1,355 ft13 miles246 ft
      351167
      Snowshoe1279 ft16 ft
      23
      Nordic Ski1279 ft16 ft
      142

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Brown County?
      Brown County has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Brown County?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Brown County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      What is the best time of the year to ride in Brown County?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Brown County are:
      • August (294 activities)
      • May (214 activities)
      • July (209 activities)
      Check the Brown County reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      What is the longest trail in Brown County?
      The longest trail in Brown County is Balsam at 10.9 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Brown County?
      What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Brown County?
      How many trails are in Brown County?
      Brown County has a total of 26 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Brown County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Brown County?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Brown County is Birch Blazer with 88 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Brown County?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Brown County is Birch Blazer with 94 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Brown County?
      Brown County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What bike services are there in Brown County?
      The following bike services are available in Brown County:
      • Bike Shop (4)
      • Trail Association (2)
      Browse the full Brown County directory for details.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Brown County?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Brown County is Access Trail with an average grade of 6.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      What trails have the biggest jumps in Brown County?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Brown County are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      Are the trails open in Brown County?
      The overall region status for Brown County is Clear / Green. Out of 22 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 18
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Closed: 3
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      What are the trail conditions in Brown County?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Brown County:
      • Variable: 3 trails
      Check the Brown County trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      Can I ride an ebike in Brown County?
      Yes, Brown County supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in Brown County 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 Brown County?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Brown County are: View all mountain biking routes in Brown County.
      What type of bike is most common in Brown County?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Brown County are:
      • XC (59 activities)
      • Fat (56 activities)
      • DJ (21 activities)
      • AM (10 activities)
      • RD (3 activities)
      Check the Brown County activity logs for more details.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Brown County?
      The most popular Strava segments in Brown County are:
      • Stairway to Heaven (3,181 athletes)
      • swoosh (2,339 athletes)
      • Single track sprint, pavement to Danz (1,640 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Brown County.
      What trails are closed in Brown County?
      There are currently 3 closed trails in Brown County. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 18
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Closed: 3
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      Are there local clubs or events in Brown County?
      There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Brown County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Brown County?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Brown County?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Brown County are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Brown County.
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