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      Iwakuni 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, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often flowy. Amenities include shuttle access. Popular destinations include Iwakuniyama, Kashiwagiyama and Daioyama.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 23, 2025

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      15
      Trails Mountain Bike
      15
      Trails Gravel Bike
      6
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      6
      Trails Hike
      15
      Trails Trail Running
      15
      Total Distance
      17 miles
      Total Descent
      7,005 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,387 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,423 ft
      Reports
      32
      Photos
      29
      Completed Counter
      139

      Sub Regions

      Popular Iwakuni Mountain Biking Trails

      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 418 ft • 13 •
      Climb Otani First and Use this trail to make your way to the top of Iwakuniyama. This trail is 80% pedalable, with a little bit of hiking.
      • 5 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 74 ft • 12 •
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 74 ft blue climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 741 ft • 11 •
      Trail with a large billboard that you can see from the Air Station.
      • 5 ★ 3.5 • 4,721 ft • 0 ft • 10 •
      Trail NOT for beginners. Loose rocks and roots the entire way! Very fun trail. Recommend that you shuttle only. If you have an All-Mountain, then you can climb the 59 if you are by yourself.
      • 100 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 1,093 ft • 9 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1,093 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 hour6 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 2.7 • 3 miles • 681 ft • 9 •
      Can Ride the road to the top or shuttle the trail.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,546 ft • 0 ft • 7 •
      Somewhat gnarly trail with switch backs, steep parts, and tight switchbacks. Links in to the flow trail.
      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 2,689 ft • 408 ft • 5 •
      An Ascent or Descent with some rocks and a perfect angle for climbing. The best way to pedal up Mt. Iwakuniyama to connect with the other trails.

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      Photos of Iwakuni Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Iwakuni Mountain Bike

      Japan-Shred with us
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      2:38 | 1296 | Apr 4, 2015
      Muddy Fun
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      trail: Otani
      3:24 | 269 | Feb 22, 2015
      Demo First Ride/Build
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      3:00 | 567 | Feb 15, 2014
      Fall Shred Session-Japan
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      4:45 | 510 | Nov 29, 2013
      Secret adventure.2
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      trail: Flow Trail
      0:04 | 823 | Mar 22, 2013

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Tunnel DH Trail
      Jan 4, 2025 @ 11:47pm
      Jan 4, 2025
      Variable Cleared overgrowth on 95 percent of the...SamQSNX0O
      Three Temples Trail
      Apr 6, 2024 @ 7:38pm
      Apr 6, 2024
      VariableLots of leaf cover so rocks are sticks...b-rad94
      Flow Trail
      Apr 14, 2022 @ 12:12pm
      Apr 14, 2022
      DryThe construction has cut through the...MjR1983
      Billboard Trail
      Feb 24, 2022 @ 11:56pm
      Feb 24, 2022
      VariableCharlesecwhite
      Waki Ascent
      Feb 24, 2022 @ 11:56pm
      Feb 24, 2022
      VariableCharlesecwhite
      Dan's Baby
      Nov 26, 2021 @ 5:27am
      Nov 26, 2021
      Variable Lots of leaves on the trail. Started at...Vazquezp1987
      Otani
      Oct 23, 2021 @ 7:36pm
      Oct 23, 2021
      VariableLots of loose dirt and large rocks. Kinda...Vazquezp1987
      Upper Entrance
      Feb 29, 2020 @ 8:07pm
      Feb 29, 2020
      IdealDmayhem716
      Iwakuniyama Access Road (Correct)
      Feb 29, 2020 @ 8:07pm
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      Switchbacks & Steeps
      Jan 1, 2020 @ 6:05am
      Jan 1, 2020
      VariableLeaves on trailLastrezort55

      Activity Feed

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      JoeyTsaiwishlisttrailactivity #70402639
      Apr 26, 2025 @ 6:24am
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      AlexzanderXGXuuvriddentrailactivity #68544904
      Mar 27, 2025 @ 8:41pm
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      SamQSNX0Oaddreportactivity #64100047
      Jan 4, 2025 @ 11:47pm
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      SamQSNX0Oriddentrailactivity #64099975
      Jan 4, 2025 @ 11:42pm
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      b-rad94addphotoactivity #50877148 and 2 more
      Apr 6, 2024 @ 7:40pm
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      Recent Comments

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      Ge31qstrailWaki AscentBring a rake
      Apr 25, 2023 @ 8:46pm
      Apr 25, 2023
      ThommyGarytrailDan's BabyTo get to the start point (southern end), go...
      Jan 16, 2021 @ 3:42am
      Jan 16, 2021
      Katachin2002trailThree Temples Trail...
      Oct 3, 2020 @ 5:01pm
      Oct 3, 2020
      Lastrezort55trailFlow TrailFun ride lots of spiders in the spring
      Jan 1, 2020 @ 6:06am
      Jan 1, 2020
      smkdds2015trailBillboard Trail09OCT2017 - Currently covered in vegetation...
      Oct 9, 2017 @ 4:40am
      Oct 9, 2017

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1517 miles7,005 ft9 miles1,388 ft
      #2,832#729311,051
      Gravel Bike66 miles1,125 ft2 miles1,086 ft
      #930#243
      Adaptive Bike66 miles1,125 ft2 miles1,086 ft
      #666#14
      Hike1517 miles7,005 ft9 miles1,388 ft
      #2,574#93176
      Trail Running1517 miles7,005 ft9 miles1,388 ft
      #2,033#6311

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Iwakuni?
      Iwakuni has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Iwakuni?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Iwakuni are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Iwakuni?
      Check the Iwakuni 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 Iwakuni?
      The longest trail in Iwakuni is Three Temples Trail at 2.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ How many trails are in Iwakuni?
      Iwakuni has a total of 15 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Iwakuni to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Iwakuni?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Iwakuni is Dan's Baby with 1,093 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Iwakuni?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Iwakuni is Three Temples Trail with 1,998 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Iwakuni?
      Iwakuni supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Iwakuni?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Iwakuni is Otani with an average grade of 14.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Iwakuni?
      Out of 12 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 8
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Iwakuni?
      The highest summit in Iwakuni is 南尖峰 at 6,385 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Iwakuni?
      The most popular Strava segments in Iwakuni are:
      • "safe" 59 Drop (509 athletes)
      • 59 Descent (161 athletes)
      • 113 Climb (154 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Iwakuni.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Iwakuni?
      Yes, there are 6 accessible/adaptive trails in Iwakuni. View all adaptive trails in Iwakuni for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Iwakuni?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Iwakuni?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Iwakuni are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Iwakuni.
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