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SaveIten trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and rocky. Scenery includes views. Common trail features include rock gardens, drops and rock slabs. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Iten Trails and Cherengani Hills.
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- Mountain Bike
23 trails
- E-Bike
23 trails
- Adaptive Bike
6 trails
- Hike
23 trails
- Trail Running
22 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
Region Details
- 11
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- 6
- 4
Region Status
Open as of Sep 14, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 23
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 23
- Trails E-Bike
- 23
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 11
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 23
- Trails Trail Running
- 22
- Total Distance
- 162 miles
- Total Descent
- 36,959 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,037 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,970 ft
- Reports
- 2
- Photos
- 29
- Completed Counter
- 69
Sub Regions
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Cherengani Hills
- 1
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Iten Trails
- 2
- 5
- 4
Popular Iten Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 71 ft • 8 •
A great trail through local farms as you drop into the Kerio Valley. Bumpy, loose, fast with some cool obstacles. A new section of trail has been cut in through the forest to take out the walk at the end of the trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 4,013 ft • 69 ft • 7 •
Fast open single track feeds into a loose rocky steep at times trail that zig zags its way down into the Kerio Valley ending in a farm. This is a great trail!
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 4,619 ft • 97 ft • 6 •
Starting into a gullied out cow track on to flow single track with a few rock obstacles. A slight uphill then as the trail gets steeper there are 4 more difficult sections of the trail, good to wash off some speed before hand. Into a...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,307 ft • 8 ft • 6 •
Great little trail though the edge of Kessup Forest to the Kamarini Dam. Lots of roots, corners and rocks. Slippery when wet.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 587 ft • 6 •
A beautiful trail though native forest, Colobus Monkeys and birds inhabit this beautiful forest. Crossing a stream and river on the way. Take your time to enjoy the forest and the views when the track gets close to the escarpment edge.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 27 ft • 5 •
Weaving through the trees of Singore forest, dark due to the low light in the forest.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 57 ft • 4 •
A great trail from the tarmac road to the edge of the Kerio Valley Escarpment. mostly single track through local farms. Lots of people and domesticated animals in the area. The last part of the trail gets steep after easy flowly trail,...
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 286 ft • 4 •
Blake Omonei Williams trail. B.O.W. Lower Trail. An old access road that had been left to grow over has been turned into a very fun mountain bike trail. Using the features of the terrain to make the ride as enjoyable as possible. Loose...
Iten Mountain Bike Routes
5 miles • 595 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
Way to access Singore Forest from Iten town. Follow tarmac road till you hit a dirt road after a number of...
Photos of Iten Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Milk & Honey | Mar 19, 2019 @ 12:01am Mar 19, 2019 | Very Dry | cycle-east-africa |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pmx432 | like | directory | activity #35923448 | Dec 9, 2022 @ 12:54pm Dec 9, 2022 |
| cycle-east-africa | add | trail | activity #22511885 | Aug 26, 2021 @ 6:46am Aug 26, 2021 |
| markholloway | update | trail | activity #16542753 | Feb 11, 2021 @ 9:38am Feb 11, 2021 |
| Corimian | vote | trail | activity #7589640 | Dec 21, 2019 @ 6:44am Dec 21, 2019 |
| Corimian | ridden | trail | activity #7589638 | Dec 21, 2019 @ 6:44am Dec 21, 2019 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Thanks Pete | Feb 9, 2019 @ 11:17am Feb 9, 2019 | ||
| trail | Really good fun natural trail, highly recommended. | Oct 17, 2018 @ 11:10am Oct 17, 2018 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k5 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge2 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k5 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge2 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 | 23 | 162 miles | 36,959 ft | 79 miles | 7,037 ft | #1,040 | #4 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 157 | |
| E-Bike | 23 | 162 miles | 36,959 ft | 79 miles | 7,037 ft | #565 | #4 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 11 | 142 miles | 27,989 ft | 64 miles | 6,322 ft | #6,303 | #5 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 121 miles | 18,806 ft | 50 miles | 6,322 ft | #70 | #1 | |||||
| Hike | 23 | 162 miles | 36,959 ft | 79 miles | 7,037 ft | #907 | #3 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Trail Running | 22 | 133 miles | 33,576 ft | 68 miles | 7,037 ft | #721 | #3 | 2 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Iten?
Iten has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Iten?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Iten are:
- Milk & Honey (4.1/5)
- Sandbags to Tarmac (4.1/5)
- Dark Woods, Singore (4.1/5)
- B.O.W. Lower trail (4/5)
- Zig Zag (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Iten?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Iten are:
- September (1 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Iten?
Check the Iten trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Iten?
The longest trail in Iten is The Ridge at 5.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Iten?
The best hiking trails in Iten are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Iten?
The best trail running trails in Iten are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Iten?
Iten has a total of 23 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Iten to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Iten?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Iten is The Forest with 587 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Iten?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Iten is B.O.W. Lower trail with 2,569 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Iten?
Iten supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in Iten?
The following bike services are available in Iten:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Iten?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Iten is The Forest with an average grade of 1.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Iten?
Out of 1 trails:
- Clear / Green: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Iten?
Yes, Iten supports e-bike riding. There are 23 trails in Iten 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 Iten?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Iten are: View all mountain biking routes in Iten.
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What is the highest summit in Iten?
The highest summit in Iten is Mount Mtelo at 10,896 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Iten?
The most popular Strava segments in Iten are:
- ITEN X-MAS CLIMB NORTH/SOUTH (118 athletes)
- Sandbags to tarmac (17 athletes)
- KVE 19 / BOW Low 1 (16 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Iten?
Yes, there are 6 accessible/adaptive trails in Iten. View all adaptive trails in Iten for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Iten?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Iten directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Iten?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Iten are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Iten?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Iten are:
- The Forest (0/5)
- Iten-Kamarini Primary (0/5)
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