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      Covington 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, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and tight and twisty. Scenery includes views and creeks. Common trail features include jumps, berms and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Devou Park, Tower Park and Licking River Greenway.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of 21 hours
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      58
      Trails Mountain Bike
      58
      Trails E-Bike
      37
      Trails Gravel Bike
      19
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      11
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      10
      Trails Hike
      55
      Trails Trail Running
      55
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      1
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1
      Total Distance
      25 miles
      Total Descent
      3,454 ft
      Total Vertical
      395 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      861 ft
      Reports
      934
      Photos
      56
      Completed Counter
      9,722

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      Popular Covington Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 290 ft • 495 •
      The OG! So sweet!! Some upgrades at the beginning of bottom. Thanks!!
      • 80 ★ 4.5 • 3,750 ft • 103 ft • 439 •
      If you hit it at just the right time it will feel like you are surfing on top of a train
      • 90 ★ 4.9 • 2 miles • 213 ft • 435 •
      A few rock areas making it intermediate. A few quick drops with smallish jumps. Climbs are some what stout, not too hard though
      • 90 ★ 4.7 • 801 ft • 6 ft • 390 •
      This trail was named after the dog of the designer of the Devou Park Trails. Pig (the dog) helped the designer layout all of the trials for the Devou Park Trail Expansion Project. He is sorely missed. This Trail is his tale. Trail is...
      • 85 ★ 5.0 • 4,984 ft • 89 ft • 372 •
      The latest and greatest in trail design. (2014) Roller coaster goodness. Big jumps, but not too steep. We feel it is the perfect intermediate flow trail. Big and fast enough for the experts, but not too big preventing confidence and...
      • 75 ★ 4.9 • 4,068 ft • 185 ft • 367 •
      Traveling either direction on Back Bowl is an exhilarating experience. 1/2 of trail is flowy-bermy-pumpy-with a little jumpy and the other 1/2 is rack laden tech goodness.
      • 75 ★ 4.6 • 4,606 ft • 0 ft • 363 •
      This trial was built with a grant to connect top of the park with the bottom of the park. Previously the only route was on a road. This is a two way multi-use trail that turned out really rad. It is a favorite among bikers. It is...
      • 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,345 ft • 20 ft • 343 •
      Old school Goodness. Tight and twisty. Log hops until someone cuts them out. Gnarly

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today

      • 1 rides

      Yesterday

      • 7 rides
      Past Week
      • 19 rides

      Covington Mountain Bike Routes

      14 miles • 1,850 ft • 22 •
      Avoids the black and double diamond
      8 miles • 945 ft • 7 •
      This is a ride from Mtbhaus to the park side at devou. Hits all the trails on that side of the park minus...
      7 miles • 989 ft • 8 • Point to Point •
      Route from checkin thru all of the five stages. L-Train, Full Monty, Back Bowl, Pigs Tail, & Devoution
      7 miles • 974 ft • 7 •
      This is a route of the devou park backcountry trails. Rides every trail. Skips a few sections.
      ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 1,478 ft • 15 • Point to Point • Race •
      Route for the Devou Frienduro 2023 including Gnarnia which is Sport and Expert only. Registration is open:...
      9 miles • 1,275 ft • 13 • Loop • Race •
      The official Course of the 2024 Devou Frienduro, presented by Hueber Homes!

      Photos of Covington Mountain Bike

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      May 17, 2022 @ 6:00am
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      Videos of Covington Mountain Bike

      Cincitucky goods
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      0:38 | 10 | Oct 29, 2025
      Jump On It
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      0:03 | 521 | Sep 29, 2019
      Gravy Train
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      trail: Full Monty
      0:36 | 639 | Sep 12, 2019
      We be putting in work.
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      0:37 | 356 | Jun 20, 2019
      Frienduro is coming
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      0:03 | 430 | May 24, 2019
      Tommy Z and Friends
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      0:48 | 294 | May 9, 2019
      Trying to follow Tommy Z
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      0:46 | 242 | Oct 29, 2018
      Zach and Tommy Shred Devou
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      2:14 | 198 | Oct 29, 2018

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Shot out of a Cannon
      Nov 8, 2026 @ 3:11pm (America/New_York)
      21 hours
      DryConditions by Flowfeed. Live status for...Flowfeed
      Infantry Row
      Nov 8, 2026 @ 3:11pm (America/New_York)
      21 hours
      DryConditions by Flowfeed. Live status for...Flowfeed
      Cannon Mount Row
      Nov 8, 2026 @ 3:11pm (America/New_York)
      21 hours
      DryConditions by Flowfeed. Live status for...Flowfeed
      Major Brown Path
      Nov 8, 2026 @ 4:11am (America/New_York)
      1 day
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      Twin Wells Connector
      Nov 7, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/New_York)
      2 days
      DryConditions by Flowfeed. Live status for...Flowfeed
      Twin Wells
      Nov 7, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/New_York)
      2 days
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      Otter Slide
      Nov 7, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/New_York)
      2 days
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      Motor Pool Row
      Nov 7, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/New_York)
      2 days
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      Major Bigstaff Path
      Nov 7, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/New_York)
      2 days
      DryConditions by Flowfeed. Live status for...Flowfeed
      Boy Scout Trail
      Nov 7, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/New_York)
      2 days
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      Activity Feed

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      Recent Comments

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      sevenofftrailPig's TaleWas running super well last week. Kudos to the...
      Oct 29, 2025 @ 1:18pm
      Oct 29, 2025
      TylerG96trailSleepy Hollow TrailNew jumps on this trail are a godsend....
      Jun 1, 2025 @ 7:16pm
      Jun 1, 2025
      TylerG96trailPig's TaleAlways one of my favorite tracks on the hill,...
      Jun 1, 2025 @ 7:14pm
      Jun 1, 2025
      TylerG96trailSmoke CoasterThis is my new favorite trail on the hill! Or...
      Jun 1, 2025 @ 7:12pm
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      TylerG96trailNew DimensionsDefinitely lacking in the jump department for...
      Jun 1, 2025 @ 7:11pm
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      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike5825 miles3,455 ft11 miles394 ft
      #1,632#256934713,818
      E-Bike3720 miles2,585 ft8 miles394 ft
      #4,361#118773707
      Gravel Bike199 miles830 ft4 miles390 ft
      #2,957#36938
      Adaptive Bike117 miles594 ft3 miles390 ft
      #5,434#1032
      Winter Fat Bike106 miles384 ft3 miles390 ft
      #3,289#214
      Hike5523 miles3,117 ft10 miles394 ft
      #6,639#17925847
      Trail Running5523 miles3,117 ft10 miles394 ft
      #6,504#12925129
      Backcountry Ski11 mile49 ft3,753 ft46 ft
      Nordic Ski12 miles59 ft2,546 ft46 ft
      5

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Covington?
      Covington has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Covington?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Covington are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Covington?
      There are 7 parking locations listed in Covington. 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 Covington?
      The longest trail in Covington is Bates-Coombs Loop at 2.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Covington?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Covington?
      ▼ How many trails are in Covington?
      Covington has a total of 58 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Covington to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Covington?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Covington is Incinerator Trail with 290 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Covington?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Covington is Full Monty with 257 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Covington?
      Covington supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Covington?
      The following bike services are available in Covington:
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Covington directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Covington?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Covington is Otter Slide with an average grade of 21.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Covington?
      Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Covington. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Covington?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Covington are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Covington?
      The overall region status for Covington is Clear / Green. Out of 53 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 50
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Covington?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Covington:
      • Dry: 34 trails
      • Variable: 3 trails
      Check the Covington trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Covington?
      Yes, Covington supports e-bike riding. There are 44 trails in Covington 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 Covington?
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Covington?
      The most popular Strava segments in Covington are:
      • Incinerator Lower - Up (3,285 athletes)
      • Incinerator Upper - Up (2,940 athletes)
      • Incinerator Power Climb (TC Seg) (2,803 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Covington.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Covington?
      Yes, there are 14 accessible/adaptive trails in Covington. View all adaptive trails in Covington for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Covington?
      There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Covington directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Covington?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Covington?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Covington are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Covington.
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