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SaveFerndale 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 and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes creeks and views. Common trail features include boardwalks. Popular destinations include Hovander Homestead Park, Nooksack Wildlife Area and Pioneer Park.
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- Mountain Bike
6 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Hike
9 trails
- Trail Running
9 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 5
Region Status
Caution as of Jul 25, 2025Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 9
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 6
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 4
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 9
- Trails Trail Running
- 9
- Total Distance
- 9 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 1 mile
- Total Descent
- 37 ft
- Total Vertical
- 23 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 26 ft
- Reports
- 8
- Photos
- 1
- Completed Counter
- 550
Sub Regions
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Hovander Homestead Park
- 2
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Nooksack Wildlife Area
- 3
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Pioneer Park
Popular Ferndale Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 161 •
trail following Nooksack River. Section between Hovander Park and Slater Road is double track, mostly compressed gravel. Section between Slater and Marine Dr. is mostly single track dirt, with a section of grass trail. A few sections...
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 10 ft • 82 •
Spur from Marine Dr parking area connecting to Nooksack River trail. Grasses can grow quite tall, sometimes making trail hard to follow.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 65 •
Popular green difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 3,054 ft • 0 ft • 29 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 538 ft • 0 ft • 6 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
Photos of Ferndale Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nooksack River Trail | Jul 25, 2025 @ 11:38am Jul 25, 2025 | Dry | ynotem | ||
| Double Track. | May 25, 2025 @ 3:12pm May 25, 2025 | Ideal | slabrat | ||
| Hovander Tennant Connector | Apr 3, 2024 @ 10:46am Apr 3, 2024 | Dry | cbnorman1 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tf-es | update | trail | activity #99654144 | Jul 20, 2026 @ 9:05pm Jul 20, 2026 |
| Tf-es | add | supporter | activity #90462293 | Mar 12, 2026 @ 3:44pm Mar 12, 2026 |
| Tf-es | add | supporter | activity #85337194 | Dec 10, 2025 @ 4:49pm Dec 10, 2025 |
| Tf-es | add | supporter | activity #82013117 | Oct 9, 2025 @ 10:17am Oct 9, 2025 |
| ynotem | add | report | activity #76690429 | Jul 25, 2025 @ 2:28pm Jul 25, 2025 |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Ferndale Bike Park | skill park | Ferndale |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 6 | 8 miles | 33 ft | 1 mile | 23 ft | #9,649 | #122 | 1 | 8 | 5,726 | ||
| E-Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 3 ft | 627 ft | 10 ft | 7 | 193 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 4 | 8 miles | 26 ft | 1 mile | 23 ft | #5,715 | #1,845 | 22 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 7 miles | 26 ft | 1 mile | 23 ft | #4,967 | #78 | 6 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 7 miles | 26 ft | 1 mile | 23 ft | #5,715 | #1,845 | |||||
| Hike | 9 | 9 miles | 36 ft | 1 mile | 23 ft | #10,645 | #147 | 8 | 459 | |||
| Trail Running | 9 | 9 miles | 36 ft | 1 mile | 23 ft | #10,361 | #142 | 8 | 142 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Ferndale?
Ferndale 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 Ferndale?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ferndale are:
- Nooksack River Trail (4/5)
- Nooksack River Trail (0/5)
- Double Track. (0/5)
- Hovander Tennant Connector (0/5)
- Connector (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Ferndale?
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What is the longest trail in Ferndale?
The longest trail in Ferndale is Nooksack River Trail at 2.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ferndale?
The best hiking trails in Ferndale are:
- Boardwalk Trail
- Hovander Tennant Connector
- Boardwalk Trail
- Nooksack River Trail
- Nooksack River Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ferndale?
The best trail running trails in Ferndale are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Ferndale?
Ferndale has a total of 9 trails. Of those, 6 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ferndale to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ferndale?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ferndale is Double Track. with 10 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ferndale?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ferndale is Nooksack River Trail with 14 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ferndale?
Ferndale supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Ferndale?
The following bike services are available in Ferndale:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Race/Event Organizer (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ferndale?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Ferndale is Connector with an average grade of 0.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Ferndale?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Ferndale. 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 Ferndale?
The overall region status for Ferndale is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 4 trails:
- Clear / Green: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Ferndale?
There are 1 trails in Ferndale 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 Strava Segments in Ferndale?
The most popular Strava segments in Ferndale are:
- Nooksack South (579 athletes)
- Nooksack Levee South (572 athletes)
- This is dumb (360 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Ferndale?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Ferndale. View all adaptive trails in Ferndale for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ferndale?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Ferndale are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Ferndale?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ferndale are:
- Nooksack River Trail (4/5)
- Nooksack River Trail (0/5)
- Double Track. (0/5)
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