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      Ivalo 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, Hiking, Trail Running, Winter Fat Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Ivalo Local Trails.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 9, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      14
      Trails Mountain Bike
      14
      Trails Gravel Bike
      4
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      4
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      8
      Trails Hike
      14
      Trails Trail Running
      14
      Total Distance
      8 miles
      Total Descent
      1,891 ft
      Total Vertical
      698 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,120 ft
      Reports
      1
      Completed Counter
      21
      Sub Regions

      Popular Ivalo Mountain Biking Trails

      5 0.0 2 miles 224 ft 3
      A primitive trail that connects a gravel road transfer to Palopää Downhill trails. Has a funny small pond in the middle.
      5 4.0 2,068 ft 37 ft 2
      A nice flowy trail from the mast towards Saarineitämöjärvi. The downhill sections has some fun corners and one small drop. Watch you speed at the end, since there is a big pile of logs right at the end of this trail.
      5 4.0 1,664 ft 11 ft 2
      Nice snappy downhill bit from the top of Saarineitämövaara to the north. Links up with the next trail down east.
      5 4.0 539 ft 0 ft 2
      Short, fast and no brakes kind of a thing.
      5 4.0 818 ft 0 ft 2
      Mellower section of the main trail coming down from the north side of Saarineitämövaara. Crosses the access trail to the graveyard and eastern parts of Saarineitämövaara.
      5 4.0 2,171 ft 0 ft 2
      One of the longer mellow downhill trails at Saarineitämövaara. Upper part has some nice flow, gets a bit rockier towards the end. The trail ends at a fence someone has put up on government soil. There's a rock bridge building up at...
      5 4.0 1,299 ft 0 ft 2
      Another longer sweeping bit that ends logically at the access trail.
      5 0.0 871 ft 0 ft 1
      Short steep trail with lots of roots and off-camber corners. One rock drop near the end seems like it could need some trail work. The trail ends at the parking lot of local graveyard.

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      Ivalo Mountain Bike Routes

      81 miles 4,687 ft 1 Loop
      The Urho Kekkonen National Park MTB Loop is a 131km and 2-3 day mountain bike loop on the edges of one of...

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Log Pile trail
      Aug 8, 2016 @ 5:44am
      Aug 8, 2016
      UnknownThe log pile at the end of the trail is...OttoP

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      Jan 2, 2026 @ 9:01am
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      Oct 20, 2025 @ 8:37am
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      Sep 16, 2025 @ 8:43am
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      Jun 17, 2023 @ 6:36am
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      Pondusriddentrailactivity #41011380 and 5 more
      Jun 17, 2023 @ 6:36am
      Jun 17, 2023

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike148 miles1,890 ft4 miles699 ft
      #6,203#381122
      Gravel Bike43 miles220 ft4,534 ft558 ft
      #990#16
      Adaptive Bike43 miles220 ft4,534 ft558 ft
      #1,179#22
      Winter Fat Bike83 miles738 ft2 miles200 ft
      #926#281
      Hike148 miles1,890 ft4 miles699 ft
      #4,637#4318
      Trail Running148 miles1,890 ft4 miles699 ft
      #4,059#4311

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Ivalo?
      Ivalo has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ivalo?
      Where can I park to ride in Ivalo?
      Check the Ivalo trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
      What is the longest trail in Ivalo?
      The longest trail in Ivalo is Trail Past the Small Pond at 2.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      How many trails are in Ivalo?
      Ivalo has a total of 14 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ivalo to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ivalo?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Ivalo is Trail Past the Small Pond with 224 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ivalo?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Ivalo is Sovintovaara Downhill with 519 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Ivalo?
      Ivalo supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ivalo?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Ivalo is Trail Past the Small Pond with an average grade of 0.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are the trails open in Ivalo?
      Out of 1 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Ivalo?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Ivalo are: View all mountain biking routes in Ivalo.
      Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Ivalo?
      Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Ivalo. View all adaptive trails in Ivalo for specific accessibility information.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ivalo?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Ivalo?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ivalo are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Ivalo.
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