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      The Gunnar Nilsson and Mickey Lammers Research Forest trail system is often overlooked for other popular riding areas closer to Whitehorse. If you're looking for a good selection of beginner trails with a bike-skills park suitable for all ages and a scenic trail that overlooks the Takhini River, then you should check out this riding area.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Access Info:
      The Gunnar Nilsson and Mickey Lammers Research Forest trail system is located approximately 20 kilometres north of Whitehorse along the North Klondike Highway. There is a parking lot right at the entrance to the research forest which is a good meeting point if you're riding with friends or a group.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 10, 2025

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      Trails (view details)
      10
      Trails Mountain Bike
      10
      Trails E-Bike
      10
      Trails Hike
      10
      Trails Trail Running
      10
      Total Distance
      11 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      4 miles
      Total Descent
      547 ft
      Total Vertical
      145 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,245 ft
      Reports
      26
      Photos
      23
      Ridden Counter
      201

      Popular Gunnar Nilsson and Mickey Lammers Research Forest Trails

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 3 rides

      Photos of Gunnar Nilsson and Mickey Lammers Research Forest Mountain Bike

      trail: Upland Trail
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      Jul 14, 2020 @ 5:25pm
      Jul 14, 2020
      trail: Upland Trail
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      Jul 14, 2020 @ 5:00pm
      Jul 14, 2020
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      Jul 12, 2020 @ 11:12am
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      Jul 12, 2020 @ 11:12am
      Jul 12, 2020
      trail: LAMMERS LOOP
      67 |
      Jul 10, 2020 @ 4:45pm
      Jul 10, 2020
      trail: LAMMERS LOOP
      52 |
      Jul 10, 2020 @ 4:45pm
      Jul 10, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

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      LAMMERS LOOP
      Jun 10, 2025 @ 7:54pm
      Jun 10, 2025
      IdealFallen tree suspended across traillee-omara
      Upland Trail
      May 17, 2023 @ 8:43pm
      May 17, 2023
      DryAM85
      Forest Science Loop
      Nov 16, 2022 @ 12:25pm
      Nov 16, 2022
      Snow CoveredHike Three trees cleared early Novderekcrowe S2S
      Kettle Lake Trail
      Feb 12, 2022 @ 8:19pm
      Feb 12, 2022
      Snow Groomed Snowmobile groomedC-Germaium
      Access Road (gated)
      Feb 12, 2022 @ 8:11pm
      Feb 12, 2022
      Snow Groomed Snowmobile groomed from trailhead to...C-Germaium
      Elder Trail
      Nov 11, 2020 @ 3:25pm
      Nov 11, 2020
      Snow CoveredTrail is quite narrow and soft. Hard to...Kitcath182

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      lee-omaraaddreportactivity #73544634
      Jun 11, 2025 @ 7:11am
      Jun 11, 2025
      Jennifer9GGx0jwishlisttrailactivity #67471956
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 9:51am
      Mar 9, 2025
      nikolaiytwishlisttrailactivity #56633938
      Aug 3, 2024 @ 9:09am
      Aug 3, 2024
      AM85addreportactivity #52098840
      May 4, 2024 @ 4:53pm
      May 4, 2024
      AM85addreportactivity #40053639
      May 17, 2023 @ 8:43pm
      May 17, 2023

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      CamelotreportLAMMERS LOOPThank you for doing this and sharing info!
      Jan 14, 2022 @ 2:17pm
      Jan 14, 2022

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1011 miles548 ft4 miles144 ft
      #9,362#132326214
      E-Bike104 miles338 ft2 miles144 ft
      #4,104#596
      Hike1011 miles548 ft4 miles144 ft
      #8,320#122654
      Trail Running1011 miles548 ft4 miles144 ft
      #8,287#122649
      • By exploravaTF Pro & contributors
      • Admins: brittseels, CMBC, COW, S2Syukon-trails, derekcrowe
      • #38120 - 2,040 views

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