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SaveThe 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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- Mountain Bike
10 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Hike
10 trails
- Trail Running
10 trails
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 10, 2025Stats
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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
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
trail: LAMMERS LOOP
67 |
Jul 10, 2020 @ 4:45pm
Jul 10, 2020
trail: LAMMERS LOOP
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Jul 10, 2020 @ 4:45pm
Jul 10, 2020Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAMMERS LOOP | Jun 10, 2025 @ 7:54pm Jun 10, 2025 | Ideal | lee-omara | ||
| Upland Trail | May 17, 2023 @ 8:43pm May 17, 2023 | Dry | AM85 | ||
| Forest Science Loop | Nov 16, 2022 @ 12:25pm Nov 16, 2022 | Snow Covered | derekcrowe S2S | ||
| Kettle Lake Trail | Feb 12, 2022 @ 8:19pm Feb 12, 2022 | Snow Groomed | C-Germaium | ||
| Access Road (gated) | Feb 12, 2022 @ 8:11pm Feb 12, 2022 | Snow Groomed | C-Germaium | ||
| Elder Trail | Nov 11, 2020 @ 3:25pm Nov 11, 2020 | Snow Covered | Kitcath182 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lee-omara | add | report | activity #73544634 | Jun 11, 2025 @ 7:11am Jun 11, 2025 |
| Jennifer9GGx0j | wishlist | trail | activity #67471956 | Mar 9, 2025 @ 9:51am Mar 9, 2025 |
| nikolaiyt | wishlist | trail | activity #56633938 | Aug 3, 2024 @ 9:09am Aug 3, 2024 |
| AM85 | add | report | activity #52098840 | May 4, 2024 @ 4:53pm May 4, 2024 |
| AM85 | add | report | activity #40053639 | May 17, 2023 @ 8:43pm May 17, 2023 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Thank you for doing this and sharing info! | Jan 14, 2022 @ 2:17pm Jan 14, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Mountain | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 km | |
| MacPherson | 3 | 7 | 2.1 km | ||
| Crestview | 3 | 4.3 km | |||
| Whistle Bend | 6 | 9 | 6.9 km | ||
| Porter Creek | 10 | 18 | 7.3 km |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Nilsson & Mickey Lammers Bike Skills Park | skill park | Whitehorse |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Boréale BikingGuides & Tours
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 10 | 11 miles | 548 ft | 4 miles | 144 ft | #9,362 | #13 | 23 | 26 | 214 | ||
| E-Bike | 10 | 4 miles | 338 ft | 2 miles | 144 ft | #4,104 | #5 | 9 | 6 | |||
| Hike | 10 | 11 miles | 548 ft | 4 miles | 144 ft | #8,320 | #12 | 26 | 54 | |||
| Trail Running | 10 | 11 miles | 548 ft | 4 miles | 144 ft | #8,287 | #12 | 26 | 49 |
- By explorava
& contributors - Admins: brittseels, CMBC, COW, S2Syukon-trails, derekcrowe
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- gunnar nilsson and mickey lammers research forest activity log | embed map of Gunnar Nilsson and Mickey Lammers Research Forest mountain bike trails |
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