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SaveEvanston 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, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Scenery includes desert terrain, ridgelines and creeks. Common trail features include jumps, rollers and berms. Popular destinations include Rio Oso, Bear River State Park and Fossil Butte National Monument.
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- Mountain Bike
31 trails
- E-Bike
12 trails
- Adaptive Bike
11 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
9 trails
- Hike
39 trails
- Trail Running
39 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 10
- 12
- 5
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Aug 27, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 39
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 31
- Trails E-Bike
- 12
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 18
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 11
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 39
- Trails Trail Running
- 39
- Total Distance
- 26 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,479 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,341 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,018 ft
- Reports
- 72
- Photos
- 39
- Completed Counter
- 1,269
Sub Regions
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Bear River State Park
- 10
- 2
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Rio Oso
- 10
- 5
- 1
Popular Evanston Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 4,593 ft • 173 ft • 84 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 173 ft blue climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 35 ★ 4.0 • 1,535 ft • 0 ft • 66 •
Downhill flow with good berms and several little jumps. This trail has some good speed and the berms aren't huge, but just enough to keep up your speed before and after the kickers
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 1,022 ft • 10 ft • 65 •
One way trail down over three drops and with multiple jump opportunities. The trail starts with a rock drop, but if you go slow you can roll it like all the other 2 drops. One of the drops in the middle is more of a fast rock slab roll....
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 3,855 ft • 37 ft • 61 •
Flowey connector to the Anthill loop with berms and tabletop jumps.
• 35 ★ 4.0 • 1,457 ft • 152 ft • 59 •
Fairly difficult climb but very doable, fun down from the top to the trail head area of the system.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,637 ft • 65 ft • 59 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 646 ft • 21 ft • 56 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 5,180 ft • 40 ft • 52 •
Trail that follows the river edge to an uphill section connecting with upper trail system. There is a technical area that slopes to the river.
Evanston Mountain Bike Routes
612 miles • 26,166 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
A challenging, rugged trek across Wyoming. The route dips to within a mile of the Colorado state line near...
Photos of Evanston Mountain Bike
Videos of Evanston Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Snake | Aug 7, 2025 @ 10:01am Aug 7, 2025 | Dry | padrefan1982 | ||
| Dead Goat | Aug 7, 2025 @ 10:01am Aug 7, 2025 | Dry | padrefan1982 | ||
| Side Betty | Aug 7, 2025 @ 10:01am Aug 7, 2025 | Dry | padrefan1982 | ||
| Dry Hole Cut | Aug 7, 2025 @ 10:01am Aug 7, 2025 | Dry | padrefan1982 | ||
| Dry Hole Loop | Aug 7, 2025 @ 10:01am Aug 7, 2025 | Dry | padrefan1982 | ||
| Owls Roost | Aug 7, 2025 @ 10:01am Aug 7, 2025 | Very Dry | padrefan1982 | ||
| Dead Goat | Aug 7, 2025 @ 10:01am Aug 7, 2025 | Dry | padrefan1982 | ||
| Rivers Edge | Oct 18, 2023 @ 7:20am Oct 18, 2023 | Dry | kb7rsk | ||
| E.T. Hwy | Oct 18, 2023 @ 7:20am Oct 18, 2023 | Dry | kb7rsk | ||
| Area 36 | Oct 18, 2023 @ 7:20am Oct 18, 2023 | Dry | kb7rsk |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tealstr | wishlist | region | activity #83652895 | Nov 5, 2025 @ 8:35pm Nov 5, 2025 |
| padrefan1982 | add | report | activity #77642082 and 6 more | Aug 7, 2025 @ 7:39pm Aug 7, 2025 |
| SamcrzPO4 | ridden | trail | activity #73238968 | Jun 6, 2025 @ 10:21pm Jun 6, 2025 |
| SamcrzPO4 | ridden | trail | activity #73204070 | Jun 6, 2025 @ 10:09am Jun 6, 2025 |
| PaulOloXe | vote | trail | activity #72858955 | Jun 1, 2025 @ 8:13am Jun 1, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Just ride it down. | May 21, 2025 @ 3:13pm May 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | Rough condition 6/1/24. Super loose, Four... | Jun 1, 2024 @ 5:24pm Jun 1, 2024 | ||
| trail | Pretty easy, smooth way to spin up to the... | Jul 3, 2021 @ 10:48am Jul 3, 2021 | ||
| report | You guys should be proud of this one. Needs a... | May 31, 2021 @ 11:14am May 31, 2021 | ||
| trail | These trails are very short but well built and... | Feb 22, 2021 @ 9:04am Feb 22, 2021 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails18 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k3 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge2 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k4 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 | 31 | 19 miles | 2,264 ft | 7 miles | 614 ft | #5,187 | #21 | 39 | 72 | 1 | 529 | |
| E-Bike | 12 | 6 miles | 157 ft | 2 miles | 79 ft | #8,837 | #27 | 70 | 15 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 18 | 15 miles | 1,184 ft | 6 miles | 1,276 ft | #4,295 | #1,506 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 11 | 6 miles | 154 ft | 2 miles | 79 ft | #5,695 | #23 | 2 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 9 | 6 miles | 1,437 ft | 3 miles | 253 ft | #3,286 | #17 | 39 | ||||
| Hike | 39 | 26 miles | 3,478 ft | 11 miles | 1,342 ft | #6,710 | #28 | 72 | 1 | 167 | ||
| Trail Running | 39 | 26 miles | 3,478 ft | 11 miles | 1,342 ft | #6,691 | #30 | 72 | 1 | 34 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Evanston?
Evanston has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Evanston?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Evanston are:
- Horney Toad (4.1/5)
- Drop In (4.1/5)
- Snake (4/5)
- Dry Hole Loop Access (4/5)
- Dead Goat (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Evanston?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Evanston are:
- May (20 activities)
- September (19 activities)
- August (19 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Evanston?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Evanston. 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 Evanston?
The longest trail in Evanston is Bear River Trail at 2.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Evanston?
The best hiking trails in Evanston are:
- Historic Quarry Trail
- Historic Quarry Trail Loop
- Historic Quarry Spur
- The Historic Quarry
- Chicken Creek Nature Trail
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How many trails are in Evanston?
Evanston has a total of 39 trails. Of those, 31 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Evanston to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Evanston?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Evanston is Dry Hole Loop with 349 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Evanston?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Evanston is Dry Hole Loop with 346 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Evanston?
Evanston supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Evanston?
The following bike services are available in Evanston:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Evanston?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Evanston is Huff & Puff with an average grade of 10.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Evanston?
Out of 19 trails:
- Clear / Green: 18
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Evanston?
Yes, Evanston supports e-bike riding. There are 12 trails in Evanston 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 Evanston?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Evanston are: View all mountain biking routes in Evanston.
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What type of bike is most common in Evanston?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Evanston are:
- RD (4 activities)
- AM (3 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
- Trials (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Evanston?
The highest summit in Evanston is South Fork Mountain at 9,268 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Evanston?
The most popular Strava segments in Evanston are:
- Bear Bluff Climb (197 athletes)
- Snake (193 athletes)
- Owl's to Anthill (159 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Evanston?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Evanston. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Evanston.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Evanston?
Yes, there are 11 accessible/adaptive trails in Evanston. View all adaptive trails in Evanston for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Evanston?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Evanston directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Evanston?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Evanston are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Evanston?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Evanston are:
- Dry Hole Loop Access (4/5)
- Dead Goat (4/5)
- Dead Goat (4/5)
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