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      Forest County 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, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing and Horseback. Popular destinations include Crandon, Otter Springs Recreation Area and Butternut Lake.
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      32
      Trails Mountain Bike
      26
      Trails E-Bike
      23
      Trails Gravel Bike
      9
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      1
      Trails Horse
      8
      Trails Hike
      28
      Trails Trail Running
      28
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      4
      Trails Snowshoe
      10
      Trails Nordic Ski
      10
      Total Distance
      38 miles
      Total Descent
      2,076 ft
      Total Vertical
      165 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,775 ft
      Reports
      65
      Photos
      2
      Completed Counter
      341

      Popular Forest County Mountain Biking Trails

      The Top
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,916 ft • 34 ft • 26 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      Flat Top
      • 90 ★ 5.0 • 3,445 ft • 14 ft • 24 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      Beaver Tail
      • 85 ★ 5.0 • 2,290 ft • 63 ft • 24 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      Rock the Flow
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,382 ft • 5 ft • 22 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      Firekeeper
      • 80 ★ 3.5 • 1,670 ft • 14 ft • 22 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      #3 To The Top
      • 60 ★ 5.0 • 1,237 ft • 64 ft • 22 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      The Spine
      • 75 ★ 4.6 • 840 ft • 6 ft • 21 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features berm, drop, jump and gap jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      Elev8tor
      • 60 ★ 5.0 • 3,291 ft • 118 ft • 20 •
      Temporary Re-route during Hwy 8 construction project

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      Forest County Mountain Bike Routes

      Otter Spring Route - The whole thing Featured
      ★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 514 ft • 12 • Loop •

      Photos of Forest County Mountain Bike

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      Sep 17, 2022 @ 4:37pm
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      Videos of Forest County Mountain Bike

      Testing my Leatt neck brace (OTB crash)
      mtb
      trail: The Top
      0:23 | 841 | Jun 19, 2015
      youtuber A really nice backcountry XC loop off the...
      mtb
      23:59 | 574 | Sep 10, 2022 , Hiles
      Crandon MTB
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      0:22 | 658 | Jan 13, 2018

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Hidden Lakes
      Butternut Lake
      Aug 31, 2025 @ 9:39am
      Aug 31, 2025
      		 IdealPerfectoleslewfoot33
      Whitetail Loop (Blue Trail) Segment 3
      Otter Springs Recreation Area
      Aug 31, 2023 @ 12:33pm
      Aug 31, 2023
      		 IdealWillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Whitetail Loop (Blue Trail) Segment 2
      Otter Springs Recreation Area
      Aug 31, 2023 @ 12:33pm
      Aug 31, 2023
      		 IdealWillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Whitetail Loop (Blue Trail) Segment 1
      Otter Springs Recreation Area
      Aug 31, 2023 @ 12:33pm
      Aug 31, 2023
      		 IdealWillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Trailhead & Parking ARea w
      Otter Springs Recreation Area
      Aug 31, 2023 @ 12:33pm
      Aug 31, 2023
      		 IdealWillieJacobsz Trailforks
      The Top
      Otter Springs Recreation Area
      Aug 31, 2023 @ 12:33pm
      Aug 31, 2023
      		 IdealWillieJacobsz Trailforks
      The Spine
      Otter Springs Recreation Area
      Aug 31, 2023 @ 12:33pm
      Aug 31, 2023
      		 IdealWillieJacobsz Trailforks
      The Middle
      Otter Springs Recreation Area
      Aug 31, 2023 @ 12:33pm
      Aug 31, 2023
      		 IdealWillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Rock the Flow
      Otter Springs Recreation Area
      Aug 31, 2023 @ 12:33pm
      Aug 31, 2023
      		 IdealWillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Parking Lot
      Otter Springs Recreation Area
      Aug 31, 2023 @ 12:33pm
      Aug 31, 2023
      		 IdealWillieJacobsz Trailforks

      Activity Feed

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      Sep 12, 2026 @ 6:59pm
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      Sep 4, 2026 @ 1:36pm
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      Aug 12, 2026 @ 11:54am
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      Jun 22, 2026 @ 8:22am
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      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      666eric666trailRock the FlowI rode Otter Springs twice when in the area...
      Aug 10, 2026 @ 7:33am
      Aug 10, 2026
      oleslewfoot33trailHidden LakesRode this again a few weeks ago. It's...
      Jun 22, 2026 @ 8:23am
      Jun 22, 2026
      oleslewfoot33trailHidden LakesFYI for anyone reading this, when you pop out...
      Jun 22, 2026 @ 8:22am
      Jun 22, 2026
      TimmyhiZk5RtrailHidden LakesWe followed the Trailforks route and both came...
      Aug 30, 2025 @ 4:37pm
      Aug 30, 2025
      roaming50trailHidden LakesIf the stairs is where I think that is...
      Jun 1, 2023 @ 12:49pm
      Jun 1, 2023

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      Local Trail Association

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2629 miles1,447 ft10 miles164 ft
      		2651525
      E-Bike2312 miles804 ft3 miles164 ft
      		3413
      Gravel Bike98 miles344 ft2 miles154 ft
      		3110
      Adaptive Bike1344 ft10 ft259 ft10 ft
      		21
      Horse87 miles331 ft2 miles154 ft
      		31
      Hike2831 miles1,552 ft11 miles164 ft
      		6553
      Trail Running2831 miles1,552 ft11 miles164 ft
      		655
      Dirtbike/Moto47 miles525 ft2 miles118 ft
      		292
      Snowshoe1022 miles951 ft8 miles154 ft
      		34
      Nordic Ski1022 miles951 ft8 miles154 ft
      		32

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Forest County?
      Forest County has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Forest County?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Forest County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Forest County?
      The longest trail in Forest County is Hidden Lakes at 14.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Forest County?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Forest County?
      ▼ How many trails are in Forest County?
      Forest County has a total of 32 trails. Of those, 26 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Forest County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Forest County?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Forest County is Hidden Lakes with 599 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Forest County?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Forest County is Hidden Lakes with 609 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Forest County?
      Forest County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Forest County?
      The following bike services are available in Forest County:
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Forest County directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Forest County?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Forest County is Fire Road Connector with an average grade of 13.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Forest County?
      The overall region status for Forest County is Clear / Green. Out of 24 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 24
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Forest County?
      Yes, Forest County supports e-bike riding. There are 23 trails in Forest County 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 Forest County?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Forest County are: View all mountain biking routes in Forest County.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Forest County?
      The most popular Strava segments in Forest County are:
      • The Spine (103 athletes)
      • Elev8or (88 athletes)
      • In The Red #2 (85 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Forest County.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Forest County?
      There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Forest County. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Forest County.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Forest County?
      There are 1 upcoming events in Forest County. View upcoming events. There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Forest County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Forest County?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Forest County?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Forest County are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Forest County.
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