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      This large forest has over 20 miles of trails. There are both singletrack and doubletrack trails of various difficulty levels. Some trails are not open to bikes, and these trails are noted on signs and on trail maps. Doubletrack is mostly easy riding with some hills, except for the Valley Road and woods roads near Monroe Hill. These woods roads are more difficult to ride. Singletrack ranges from moderate to very challenging. This is a rugged, but very beautiful place to go for an adventure. Trail maps are posted at the headquarters and a few other trailheads. Use these maps to plan your adventure.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      Land Status: State Forest
      Headquarters and Main Parking google parking directions plan a road trip here
      Disclaimer:
      Trails are closed to bikes from March 1st until May 23rd annually for mud season.
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Sep 16, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Trails (view details)
      29
      Trails Mountain Bike
      25
      Trails Gravel Bike
      11
      Trails Hike
      29
      Trails Trail Running
      29
      Trails Snowmobile
      3
      Trails Snowshoe
      28
      Trails Nordic Ski
      28
      Total Distance
      21 miles
      Total Descent
      4,450 ft
      Total Vertical
      522 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,179 ft
      Reports
      5
      Photos
      36
      Completed Counter
      181

      Popular Fox State Forest Mountain Biking Trails

      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,096 ft • 103 ft • 11 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,684 ft • 16 ft • 9 •
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 75 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 1,185 ft • 6 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 1 hour32 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,486 ft • 92 ft • 5 •
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 70 ★ 0.0 • 1,874 ft • 64 ft • 4 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,764 ft • 41 ft • 4 •
      Open to MTB as per Trailfinder
      • 65 ★ 0.0 • 1,483 ft • 32 ft • 2 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,764 ft • 8 ft • 2 •
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Recent Trail Reports

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      Hurricane Road Lower
      Mar 3, 2024 @ 9:15am
      Mar 3, 2024
      VariableHike PatrickFall
      Swamp Trail
      Mar 3, 2024 @ 9:15am
      Mar 3, 2024
      VariableHike Wet and icy here and there. Muddy in...PatrickFall
      Mushroom Trail
      Mar 3, 2024 @ 9:15am
      Mar 3, 2024
      WetHike Very wet at the beginning. Some trees...PatrickFall
      Ridge Trail Section 1
      Oct 16, 2023 @ 10:49am
      Oct 16, 2023
      DryTons of downed trees and brambles all...Lnl47n

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      Apr 4, 2026 @ 7:11pm
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      Oct 22, 2023 @ 12:37pm
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      Oct 16, 2023 @ 10:49am
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      Recent Comments

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      ChiefSilverbacktrailRidge Trail Section 1Tried to ride this one today, not at all...
      Nov 1, 2020 @ 11:52am
      Nov 1, 2020
      JanreimerstrailRidge Trail Section 3I have added it. It is in the "Unconfirmed" list.
      Nov 28, 2019 @ 4:24am
      Nov 28, 2019
      Boliver19trailRidge Trail Section 3Good to know! if you hike it again make a gpx...
      Nov 27, 2019 @ 4:20pm
      Nov 27, 2019
      JanreimerstrailRidge Trail Section 3We hiked Ridge Trail Section 3, which,...
      Nov 27, 2019 @ 4:26am
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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Proctor Hill / New England College Trails 4 134.6 km
      Pat's Peak Ski Area 6 1 16.1 km
      Holmes Trails 18.9 km
      Elm Brook Recreation Area 16 89.7 km
      Turnpike Trails 12 3 510.5 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2518 miles3,921 ft7 miles515 ft
      #13,509#138365158
      Gravel Bike116 miles1,188 ft3 miles322 ft
      #10,481#4,4581
      Hike2921 miles4,449 ft8 miles522 ft
      #8,438#66548
      Trail Running2921 miles4,449 ft8 miles522 ft
      #8,069#5351
      Snowmobile32 miles95 ft2,415 ft266 ft
      #334#15
      Snowshoe2819 miles4,016 ft8 miles522 ft
      #776#2011
      Nordic Ski2819 miles4,016 ft8 miles522 ft
      #953#2212

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Fox State Forest?
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      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Fox State Forest?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in Fox State Forest. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Fox State Forest?
      The longest trail in Fox State Forest is Ridge Trail Section 1 at 3.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Fox State Forest?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Fox State Forest?
      ▼ How many trails are in Fox State Forest?
      Fox State Forest has a total of 29 trails. Of those, 25 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Fox State Forest to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Fox State Forest?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Fox State Forest is Ridge Trail Section 1 with 1,185 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Fox State Forest?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Fox State Forest is Ridge Trail Section 1 with 1,058 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Fox State Forest?
      Fox State Forest supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Fox State Forest?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Fox State Forest is Ridge Trail Section 1 with an average grade of 0.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Fox State Forest?
      The overall region status for Fox State Forest is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 4 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 2
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Fox State Forest?
      The most popular Strava segments in Fox State Forest are:
      • Hurricane trail 1st segment (36 athletes)
      • Car lot - Ridge trial (36 athletes)
      • hurricane trail 2nd segment (34 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Fox State Forest.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Fox State Forest?
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