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SaveDecorah 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 and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and flowy. Scenery includes meadows, caves and creeks. Common trail features include berms, jumps and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Van Peenen Park, Carlson Park and Dunnings Springs/ Ice Cave Park.
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- Mountain Bike
69 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Adaptive Bike
5 trails
- Hike
64 trails
- Trail Running
64 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 1
- 18
- 34
- 12
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Jun 14, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 73
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 69
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 64
- Trails Trail Running
- 64
- Trails Snowmobile
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 43 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,200 ft
- Total Vertical
- 295 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,139 ft
- Reports
- 259
- Photos
- 24
- Completed Counter
- 4,729
Sub Regions
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Carlson Park
- 1
- 7
- 2
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Dunnings Springs/ Ice Cave Park
- 3
- 1
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Luther College
- 1
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Palisades
- 3
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Van Peenen Park
- 6
- 23
- 4
- 1
Popular Decorah Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 36 ft • 145 •
Trail follows along the Upper Iowa River. Best Beginner trail in our trail system
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,621 ft • 63 ft • 139 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 1,379 ft • 66 ft • 137 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 3,059 ft • 70 ft • 136 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,283 ft • 44 ft • 134 •
Fairly flat windy trail through pines, hence the name of the trail.
• 65 ★ 5.0 • 2,221 ft • 59 ft • 124 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.7 • 1,853 ft • 18 ft • 121 •
Another fairly flat trail through the pines, similar to Pines East.
Decorah Mountain Bike Routes
8 miles • 620 ft • 20 •
This route takes my favorite day of riding in Decorah and shortens it for a quicker ride when visiting...
• 10 miles • 950 ft • 13 •
• 4 miles • 230 ft • 3 •
Photos of Decorah Mountain Bike
Videos of Decorah Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Upper Ice Cave | Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:04pm (America/Chicago) Jun 14, 2026 | Unknown | 9niner9 | ||
| Stairway to Heaven | Jun 14, 2026 @ 7:32pm (America/Chicago) Jun 14, 2026 | Unknown | 9niner9 | ||
| Public Television | Jun 14, 2026 @ 2:02pm (America/Chicago) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | srjones92 | ||
| Pelengarri (ouest) départ 2 | May 29, 2026 @ 10:30pm (Europe/Paris) May 29, 2026 | Dry | ChristopheeWNrN4 | ||
| De la poulinière aux Dévens | May 27, 2026 @ 9:37pm (Europe/Paris) May 27, 2026 | Dry | ChristopheeWNrN4 | ||
| Vallon de la Poulinière | May 27, 2026 @ 9:36pm (Europe/Paris) May 27, 2026 | Unknown | ChristopheeWNrN4 | ||
| 104 Return Climb | May 20, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/Chicago) May 20, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | mrbekeleski | ||
| 103 | May 20, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/Chicago) May 20, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | mrbekeleski | ||
| 301 | May 20, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/Chicago) May 20, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | mrbekeleski | ||
| Grand National | May 20, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/Chicago) May 20, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | mrbekeleski |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FixedIC | wishlist | region | activity #104887596 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 9:09pm Sep 29, 2026 |
| chaonatic | wishlist | region | activity #103108573 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 10:09am Sep 5, 2026 |
| Dgbegg | wishlist | trail | activity #101729040 | Aug 17, 2026 @ 4:07pm Aug 17, 2026 |
| bpsmpls | wishlist | region | activity #99867931 | Jul 23, 2026 @ 9:19pm Jul 23, 2026 |
| bpsmpls | wishlist | region | activity #99867928 | Jul 23, 2026 @ 9:19pm Jul 23, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Tree blocking trail | Jun 14, 2026 @ 6:03pm Jun 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | Best Trail in Iowa hands down. Lots of loose... | Jun 6, 2019 @ 8:44am Jun 6, 2019 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails95 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k2 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge7 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k2 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge7 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 | 69 | 41 miles | 3,865 ft | 16 miles | 295 ft | #2,350 | #5 | 20 | 259 | 1 | 2,399 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 4 miles | 335 ft | 2 miles | 118 ft | #7,825 | #19 | 204 | 112 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 13 miles | 787 ft | 5 miles | 246 ft | #2,505 | #1,059 | 14 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 13 miles | 787 ft | 5 miles | 246 ft | #3,950 | #8 | 44 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 125 ft | 1 mile | 102 ft | #2,505 | #1,059 | |||||
| Horse | 1 | 2,192 ft | 3 ft | 98 ft | 105 ft | 19 | ||||||
| Hike | 64 | 42 miles | 3,980 ft | 16 miles | 295 ft | #5,244 | #11 | 4 | 252 | 257 | ||
| Trail Running | 64 | 42 miles | 3,980 ft | 16 miles | 295 ft | #4,710 | #7 | 252 | 404 | |||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 2 miles | 125 ft | 1 mile | 102 ft | |||||||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 2 miles | 125 ft | 1 mile | 102 ft | 3 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 2 miles | 125 ft | 1 mile | 102 ft | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Decorah?
Decorah has 9 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Decorah?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Decorah are:
- Public Television (4.3/5)
- Fred (4.2/5)
- Dead Pet (4.2/5)
- Lee's Loop (4.2/5)
- Smeby’s (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Decorah?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Decorah are:
- June (28 activities)
- August (24 activities)
- May (22 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Decorah?
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What is the longest trail in Decorah?
The longest trail in Decorah is Luther Traverse at 4.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Decorah?
The best hiking trails in Decorah are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Decorah?
The best trail running trails in Decorah are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Decorah?
Decorah has a total of 73 trails. Of those, 69 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Decorah to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Decorah?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Decorah is Luther Traverse with 346 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Decorah?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Decorah is Luther Traverse with 354 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Decorah?
Decorah supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Decorah?
The following bike services are available in Decorah:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Decorah?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Decorah is Old Randy's with an average grade of 15.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Decorah?
The overall region status for Decorah is Clear / Green. Out of 43 trails:
- Clear / Green: 33
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
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Can I ride an ebike in Decorah?
Yes, Decorah supports e-bike riding. There are 2 trails in Decorah 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 Decorah?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Decorah are: View all mountain biking routes in Decorah.
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What type of bike is most common in Decorah?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Decorah are:
- AM (8 activities)
- Fat (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Decorah?
The most popular Strava segments in Decorah are:
- Decorah Trail 52 S (2,108 athletes)
- Ice Road Truckin' - Westbound (2,097 athletes)
- Dug Road section - TRT (2,071 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Decorah?
There are 13 technical trail features (TTFs) in Decorah. Some popular features include:
- Table Jump (Jump)
- Table Jump (Jump)
- Step-Down Jump (Gap Jump)
- Step-Up Jump (Jump)
- Large Wall Ride (Wallride)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Decorah?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Decorah. View all adaptive trails in Decorah for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Decorah?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Decorah directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Decorah?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Decorah are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Decorah?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Decorah are:
- River Trail (3.5/5)
- Lee's Loop (5/5)
- Pines East (4/5)
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