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SaveHayward trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Nordic Skiing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Snowshoeing and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes creeks, ridgelines and lakes. Common trail features include berms. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include huts. Popular destinations include American Birkebeiner Trail System, CAMBA Hayward Cluster and CAMBA Gravel - Moose Lake.
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- Mountain Bike
32 trails
- E-Bike
26 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
22 trails
- Hike
29 trails
- Trail Running
29 trails
- Snowshoe
20 trails
- Nordic Ski
65 trails
Region Details
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- 3
Region Status
Open as of Sep 23, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 88
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 32
- Trails E-Bike
- 26
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 14
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 22
- Trails Hike
- 29
- Trails Trail Running
- 29
- Trails Snowshoe
- 20
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 65
- Total Distance
- 130 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 51 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,329 ft
- Total Vertical
- 553 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,736 ft
- Reports
- 460
- Photos
- 64
- Completed Counter
- 8,441
Sub Regions
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American Birkebeiner Trail System
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CAMBA Gravel - Moose Lake
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CAMBA Hayward Cluster
- 15
- 3
Popular Hayward Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 4 miles • 334 ft • 572 •
With multiple loop options and the ability to connect to the Makwa trail, Hatchery Creek is a great place for a long, all day adventure. A little more rocky and climb intensive than the smoother options at Highway OO, but not bone...
• 75 ★ 4.3 • 4 miles • 288 ft • 518 •
West side for looping back. The trail intersects at multiple locations to create loops
• 80 ★ 4.5 • 2,405 ft • 11 ft • 363 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 11 ft green climb. It features berm. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1,942 ft • 26 ft • 348 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 26 ft green climb. It features berm. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 2,100 ft • 30 ft • 337 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 30 ft green climb. It features berm. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 3,609 ft • 9 ft • 329 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 9 ft green climb. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 4,190 ft • 23 ft • 302 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 23 ft green climb. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2,667 ft • 5 ft • 285 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 5 ft green climb. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Hayward Mountain Bike Routes
34 miles • 2,467 ft • 8 •
Camba single track going north to gravel around lake Helene then back to single track to Telemark Trails
49 miles • 530 ft • 1 • Loop •
Starting Point: Intersection of Hwy 77 East and FR 174 between Hayward and Clam Lake. There is no...
28 miles • 1,564 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
Great way to get some good single track with fire road as part of return.
33 miles • 611 ft • 0 • Loop •
Starting Point: New Moon Bike Shop, Hayward Alternate Starting Point: Sawmill Saloon, Seeley All distances...
26 miles • 300 ft • 0 • Loop •
Starting Point: New Moon Bike Shop, Hayward Alternate Starting Point: Sawmill Saloon, Seeley All distances...
Photos of Hayward Mountain Bike
Videos of Hayward Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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American Birkebeiner Trail
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Nordic Ski
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Trebelhornc | add | report | activity #104431805 | Sep 23, 2026 @ 10:29am Sep 23, 2026 |
| SamStadelman | wishlist | route | activity #104353896 | Sep 22, 2026 @ 8:27am Sep 22, 2026 |
| Dschlabowske | add | route | activity #104304708 | Sep 21, 2026 @ 12:16pm Sep 21, 2026 |
| andyrimtb | wishlist | region | activity #103837101 | Sep 15, 2026 @ 4:43am Sep 15, 2026 |
| lbulman | wishlist | route | activity #103022117 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:40am Sep 4, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Big tree down | Jun 11, 2026 @ 9:30am Jun 11, 2026 | ||
| report | Need chain saw on creek loop | Nov 26, 2025 @ 11:40am Nov 26, 2025 | ||
| report | Lick if CTH-OOPS I me m on fjy on im | Jun 25, 2025 @ 9:05am Jun 25, 2025 | ||
| report | i will get it. Thanks | Dec 9, 2024 @ 10:30am Dec 9, 2024 | ||
| report | Yeah, actually texted one of the groomers. ... | Dec 9, 2024 @ 8:27am Dec 9, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge4 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge4 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 32 | 64 miles | 1,496 ft | 26 miles | 318 ft | #2,469 | #16 | 63 | 458 | 15 | 5,768 | |
| E-Bike | 26 | 61 miles | 1,339 ft | 25 miles | 318 ft | #3,267 | #23 | 383 | 4 | 82 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 14 | 49 miles | 659 ft | 22 miles | 315 ft | #1,670 | #862 | 73 | 2 | 29 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 105 ft | 3,179 ft | 89 ft | #6,977 | #55 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 22 | 43 miles | 2,671 ft | 16 miles | 476 ft | #1,100 | #4 | 198 | 2 | 19 | ||
| Hike | 29 | 43 miles | 1,348 ft | 17 miles | 318 ft | #5,609 | #30 | 454 | 2 | 708 | ||
| Trail Running | 29 | 43 miles | 1,348 ft | 17 miles | 318 ft | #5,570 | #26 | 454 | 2 | 159 | ||
| Snowshoe | 20 | 25 miles | 896 ft | 8 miles | 318 ft | #570 | #6 | 194 | 1 | 97 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 65 | 70 miles | 4,058 ft | 26 miles | 554 ft | #141 | #1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 3,537 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Hayward?
Hayward has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Hayward?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Hayward are:
- The Creek Loop (4.2/5)
- Hatchery Creek Northbound (4.2/5)
- Skills Area Access (4.1/5)
- The Berries Loop (4.1/5)
- Four Cubs Loop (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Hayward?
There are 9 parking locations listed in Hayward. The most popular parking spots are:
- Startline Parking
- Boedecker Road Trailhead Parking
- Hatchery Creek Trailhead
- Olson Road Trailhead
- Hospital Rd Parking
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What is the longest trail in Hayward?
The longest trail in Hayward is Hatchery Creek Northbound at 4.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Hayward?
The best hiking trails in Hayward are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Hayward?
The best trail running trails in Hayward are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Hayward?
Hayward has a total of 88 trails. Of those, 32 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Hayward to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hayward?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Hayward is Hatchery Creek Northbound with 334 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Hayward?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Hayward is Hatchery Creek Southbound with 333 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Hayward?
Hayward supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Hayward?
The following bike services are available in Hayward:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Hayward?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Hayward is Climb to Jump Trails with an average grade of 2.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Hayward?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Hayward. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Hayward?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Hayward are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Hayward?
The overall region status for Hayward is Clear / Green. Out of 21 trails:
- Clear / Green: 15
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Hayward?
Yes, Hayward supports e-bike riding. There are 23 trails in Hayward 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 mountain biking routes in Hayward?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Hayward are:
- Hatchery to Telmark via ST, Gravel to Helene, ST
- Chequamegon MTB Fest 2026
- CAMBA Gravel - Moose Lake 4
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Hayward?
The most popular Strava segments in Hayward are:
- Man that hill was tough! (3,842 athletes)
- Chequamegon 40 - 1st Birkie Trail to Snowmobile Trail (3,810 athletes)
- Cheq40 Hatchery to Mosquito Brook (3,755 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Hayward?
There are currently 3 closed trails in Hayward. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 15
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 3
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Hayward?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Hayward. View all adaptive trails in Hayward for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Hayward?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Hayward directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Hayward?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Hayward are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Hayward?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Hayward are:
- Skills Area Access (5/5)
- Four Cubs Loop (4.5/5)
- The Creek Loop (4.7/5)
Activities
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Points of Interest
- Timber Trail Warming Shelter Cabin
- Startline Warming Shelter Cabin
- Firetower Warming Shelter Cabin
- Boedecker Warming Shelter Cabin
- Highway 00 Warming Shelter Cabin
- Gravel Pit Warming Shelter Cabin
- Mosquito Brook Warming Shelter Cabin
- Fish Hatchery Warming Shelter Cabin
- Boedecker Cabin
- Gravel Pit Cabin
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