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SaveA growing network of mountain bike trails.The proximity of the Midnight Dome hill means that steep, black-diamond descents finish right in town. A number of multi-user trails exist around the community for more mellow riding.
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- Mountain Bike
67 trails
- E-Bike
11 trails
- Gravel Bike
39 trails
- Adaptive Bike
23 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
6 trails
- Hike
80 trails
- Trail Running
79 trails
- Snowmobile
4 trails
- Snowshoe
13 trails
Region Details
- 26
- 17
- 20
- 3
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Sep 5, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 85
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 67
- Trails E-Bike
- 11
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 39
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 23
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 80
- Trails Trail Running
- 79
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 3
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 3
- Trails Snowmobile
- 4
- Trails Snowshoe
- 13
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 91 miles
- Total Descent
- 17,098 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,165 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,212 ft
- Reports
- 74
- Photos
- 89
- Completed Counter
- 2,802
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Midnight Dome Trails
- 7
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Popular Dawson Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 171 •
is an exciting new mid-dome decent with safe progressive features that will appeal to beginner/intermediate riders as well as experts. It can be accessed by shuttle from the Old or by the experts only (upper) from the summit. Plans are...
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 397 ft • 0 ft • 154 •
Short but fun trail that splits off from and passes the radio towers and dishes before a short steep roll-down onto the road. Cross the road to to keep going downhill.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,402 ft • 0 ft • 80 •
A machine built intermediate trail from the top of the Midnight Dome in Dawson City, that joins at the second TV Tower. This is a fun downhill trail for any intermediate to expert rider. Natural features were carved out of the landscape...
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 4,370 ft • 410 ft • 78 •
is a new Multi-Use connector trail built by Singletrack to Success in summer 2018. It's a beginner friendly bi directional trail that is used by bikers, hikers and runners.
• 80 ★ 4.6 • 1,207 ft • 0 ft • 70 •
A steep, often fall-line mountain bike descent with jumps, berms, steep faces, and elevated bridges. After the large wooden berm link to for a progressive finish with deep berms and lofty airs.
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 2,165 ft • 0 ft • 69 •
The middle section of follows a rocky ridge in close proximity to a well used hiking trail. Numerous rock gardens provide ample opportunity for flats but expert riders will find flow in the gnar. Please note that it is mandatory to take...
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 3,812 ft • 40 ft • 62 •
Nänkäk Zu' - Translates as "the land is beautiful" and was named by trail builder Sammy Taylor after consulting with his language teacher to capture a phase that would summarize the outstanding views that this trail reveals. Nänkäk...
Dawson Mountain Bike Routes
3 miles • 6 ft • 11 •
A 4 kilometre long descent (400+metres) of groomed fatbike singletrack with bermed turns and tabletops.
3 miles • 161 ft • 9 •
The combines steep grades and amazing views. The hike-a-bike across the rock filled slide is tricky -...
3 miles • 73 ft • 11 •
If riding Blood on the Tracks you can follow this route out if you want to maximise your time on...
4 miles • 1,761 ft • 11 •
One of the many ways to climb up the dome on a bike.
4 miles • 1,840 ft • 0 •
This is the paved Dome Road from the Klondyke Highway to the summit of the Midnight Dome.
Photos of Dawson Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Ninth Avenue Trail | May 23, 2026 @ 5:19pm (America/Dawson) May 23, 2026 | Ideal | GDubya3 | ||
| Crocus Bluff Connector | Aug 1, 2024 @ 9:01am Aug 1, 2024 | Dry | trailrunnerx | ||
| Crocus Bluff Lookout Trail | Aug 1, 2024 @ 9:01am Aug 1, 2024 | Dry | trailrunnerx | ||
| Dish Pig | Aug 1, 2024 @ 9:01am Aug 1, 2024 | Dry | trailrunnerx | ||
| Hammarstrand | Aug 1, 2024 @ 9:01am Aug 1, 2024 | Dry | trailrunnerx | ||
| Tyhoid descent | Jul 31, 2024 @ 11:18am Jul 31, 2024 | Dry | Fullycaffinated | ||
| Dome Dive | Jun 27, 2024 @ 1:23am Jun 27, 2024 | Ideal | Blake24 | ||
| Birch Runner | Jun 26, 2024 @ 1:01pm Jun 26, 2024 | Ideal | Blake24 | ||
| Waterslide | Jun 26, 2024 @ 12:59pm Jun 26, 2024 | Ideal | Blake24 | ||
| Dome Dive Connector 1 (original top) | Jun 12, 2023 @ 3:41pm Jun 12, 2023 | Ideal | SillyTadpole |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cityofdawson | update | trail | activity #103043642 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 1:24pm Sep 4, 2026 |
| onebadcat | add | photo | activity #101493669 and 2 more | Aug 14, 2026 @ 5:48pm Aug 14, 2026 |
| onebadcat | add | photo | activity #101493306 | Aug 14, 2026 @ 5:42pm Aug 14, 2026 |
| adelorenzo | comment | trail | activity #101400126 | Aug 13, 2026 @ 11:40am Aug 13, 2026 |
| pressr | wishlist | region | activity #100113915 | Jul 27, 2026 @ 12:03am Jul 27, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | The start of this trail is not where it is... | Aug 13, 2026 @ 11:40am Aug 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very fun! | Jun 10, 2026 @ 5:41am Jun 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun trail either way good flow! | Jun 10, 2026 @ 5:40am Jun 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Tree down on left fork | Jul 31, 2024 @ 10:04am Jul 31, 2024 | ||
| trail | This was a super fun flowy ride. The speed... | Jun 26, 2024 @ 12:58pm Jun 26, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails3 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k11 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge2 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k17 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge2 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 | 67 | 53 miles | 12,831 ft | 27 miles | 2,710 ft | #3,880 | #3 | 63 | 72 | 5 | 731 | |
| E-Bike | 11 | 27 miles | 4,567 ft | 14 miles | 2,710 ft | #4,426 | #3 | 31 | 1 | 12 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 39 | 42 miles | 7,657 ft | 20 miles | 2,710 ft | #1,627 | #2 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 23 | 27 miles | 5,810 ft | 16 miles | 2,707 ft | #2,207 | #2 | 4 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 6 | 9 miles | 1,463 ft | 3 miles | 1,818 ft | #2,339 | #2 | 7 | 11 | 1 | ||
| Hike | 80 | 78 miles | 15,315 ft | 33 miles | 5,164 ft | #1,650 | #2 | 19 | 70 | 6 | 556 | |
| Trail Running | 79 | 77 miles | 14,436 ft | 31 miles | 5,164 ft | #2,817 | #3 | 70 | 4 | 102 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 3 | 5 miles | 72 ft | 5,082 ft | 1,325 ft | 16 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 3 | 5 miles | 72 ft | 5,082 ft | 1,325 ft | 16 | ||||||
| Snowmobile | 4 | 5 miles | 98 ft | 1 mile | 1,325 ft | #290 | #3 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 13 | 22 miles | 2,339 ft | 4 miles | 5,098 ft | #757 | #3 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 10 miles | 105 ft | 3,117 ft | 1,135 ft | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Dawson?
Dawson has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Dawson?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Dawson are:
- Dome Dive (upper) (4.3/5)
- Hammarstrand (4.2/5)
- Buried Treasure (4.2/5)
- Paydirt (4.2/5)
- Dome Uptrack (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Dawson?
There are 9 parking locations listed in Dawson. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Dawson?
The longest trail in Dawson is Ridge Road Heritage Trail at 17.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Dawson?
The best hiking trails in Dawson are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Dawson?
The best trail running trails in Dawson are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Dawson?
Dawson has a total of 85 trails. Of those, 67 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Dawson to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Dawson?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Dawson is Ridge Road Heritage Trail with 1,227 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Dawson?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Dawson is Ridge Road Heritage Trail with 3,659 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Dawson?
Dawson supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Dawson?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Dawson is Harper St. Connector with an average grade of 13.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Dawson?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Dawson. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Dawson?
The overall region status for Dawson is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 19 trails:
- Clear / Green: 14
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Dawson?
Yes, Dawson supports e-bike riding. There are 7 trails in Dawson 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 Dawson?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Dawson are: View all mountain biking routes in Dawson.
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What is the highest summit in Dawson?
The highest summit in Dawson is Tombstone Mountain at 7,077 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Dawson?
The most popular Strava segments in Dawson are:
- Full Hammarstrand (233 athletes)
- MDE23 - 5 (129 athletes)
- Paydirt (75 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Dawson?
Yes, there are 23 accessible/adaptive trails in Dawson. View all adaptive trails in Dawson for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Dawson?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Dawson are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Dawson?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Dawson are:
- Buried Treasure (4.5/5)
- Dome Uptrack (5/5)
- Mary McLeod connector (2/5)
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