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      Kegel Alpha is a trail system located in Franklin on the city's southwest side. Kegel Alpha is mostly singletrack, with both easy and challenging loops that feature flowing trails, tight and twisty sections, and more climbing than available at Oak Hill or Hoyt.

      Rules
      * Multi-use trail
      * Open dawn until 10pm
      * Closed when muddy
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      eBikes Allowed: No
      Land Status: County Park
      Land Manager: Milwaukee County Parks
      Ross Lodge Parking Lot google parking directions
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of May 8, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      11
      Trails Mountain Bike
      3
      Trails Hike
      11
      Trails Trail Running
      11
      Total Distance
      5 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      1 mile
      Total Descent
      289 ft
      Total Vertical
      97 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      800 ft
      Reports
      177
      Photos
      95
      Ridden Counter
      966

      Popular Kegel Alpha Mountain Biking Trails

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 11 rides

      Photos of Kegel Alpha Mountain Bike

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      Nov 6, 2024 @ 6:43pm
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      Oct 21, 2024 @ 11:42am
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      Sep 8, 2024 @ 7:51pm
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      Aug 31, 2024 @ 9:13pm
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      Aug 23, 2024 @ 2:44pm
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      Aug 17, 2024 @ 8:48am
      Aug 17, 2024

      Videos of Kegel Alpha Mountain Bike

      Alpha downhill section
      0:20 | 132 | Jan 16, 2021
      alpha double to hip
      0:05 | 84 | Jan 16, 2021
      What's Left of The Rock Bike Park- 2016
      0:23 | 599 | Apr 12, 2016
      Kegel-Alpha MTB trail at night
      22:11 | 53 | Aug 6, 2024 , Franklin
      youtuber The inaugural Tuesday Night Ride #TNR on...
      5:20 | 348 | Aug 24, 2022 , Franklin
      Whitnall Park/The Rock - Alpha Trail
      7:50 | 460 | Jun 19, 2022 , Franklin

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      Recent Comments

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      AlexDIcZh0trailKegel Alpha 2.0Great trails! Easy riding with some fun ups...
      Oct 23, 2022 @ 1:01pm
      Oct 23, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Hoyt Park8.8 km
      Minooka Park 2 28.9 km
      Oak Hill 3 512.4 km
      Meadow View Bike Park 1 114.6 km
      Kletzsch Park Trails 615.8 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike34 miles213 ft1 mile98 ft
      #5,462#2,4259217211,894
      Hike115 miles289 ft1 mile98 ft
      #4,527#2,2451174531
      Trail Running115 miles289 ft1 mile98 ft
      #4,533#2,240174551
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