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      Lawrence trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Popular destinations include Lawrence Nature Park, Clinton Lake State Park and Rock Chalk Park.
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      Region Status
      Open as of May 6, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      30
      Trails Mountain Bike
      15
      Trails Gravel Bike
      4
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      4
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      30
      Trails Trail Running
      30
      Total Distance
      57 miles
      Total Descent
      3,098 ft
      Total Vertical
      225 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,019 ft
      Reports
      43
      Photos
      41
      Completed Counter
      1,664
      Sub Regions

      Popular Lawrence Mountain Biking Trails

      100 4.7 11 miles 182 ft 245
      Fast, mostly smooth singletrack with some sand and a small rock garden. A couple of small, optional jumps and log-overs. Climbs are short (no more than 20-30 ft elevation change). Bikes ride clockwise, runners and hikers go...
      95 0.0 538 ft 0 ft 203
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      85 0.0 673 ft 3 ft 74
      Sandy alternate route
      50 4.7 8 miles 405 ft 69
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour8 minutes to complete this trail.
      60 0.0 12 miles 954 ft 45
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating with a 954 ft black diamond climb. It features rock garden. On average it takes 1 hour5 minutes to complete this trail.
      20 0.0 2,551 ft 64 ft 26
      Less popular black diamond difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features drop, jump, skinny and teeter totter. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
      40 0.0 1 mile 89 ft 24
      Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
      5 2.5 161 ft 0 ft 5
      Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Past Week
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      Photos of Lawrence Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Lawrence Mountain Bike

      Dropping!
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      0:08 | 46 | May 19, 2025
      youtuber Mountain Bike Kansas - Clinton Lake State Park...
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      6:57 | 584 | Jul 16, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Connector
      May 6, 2025 @ 9:12am
      May 6, 2025
      Ideal1cabinboy
      Lawrence River Trail
      May 6, 2025 @ 9:12am
      May 6, 2025
      IdealEverything is good1cabinboy
      Cut Off
      May 16, 2024 @ 1:31pm
      May 16, 2024
      Dry1yN7ie
      Skills Loop
      May 23, 2021 @ 5:17pm
      May 23, 2021
      IdealThere where Boards missing off of some of...Ajdtv
      Blue Trail
      Apr 14, 2019 @ 9:11am
      Apr 14, 2019
      WetWay to wet, cant climb possibly slide...colewlkr
      White Trail
      Aug 17, 2016 @ 1:10pm
      Aug 17, 2016
      Dryuncanny

      Activity Feed

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      Recent Comments

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      hardcorpsjarheadtrailSarlacc pitVERY VERY SANDY...slooooowwww
      Mar 31, 2025 @ 12:11pm
      Mar 31, 2025
      ChadKagytrailLawrence River TrailSmooth trail with a bit of soft sand close to...
      Sep 24, 2023 @ 8:07am
      Sep 24, 2023
      Honybadgr06trailLawrence River TrailThe Lawrence river trail Is a flowing trail...
      Dec 6, 2019 @ 6:18pm
      Dec 6, 2019
      CobintrailBrook Creek LoopAbsolutely do not attempt this trail unless...
      Sep 11, 2019 @ 3:59pm
      Sep 11, 2019

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1545 miles2,110 ft13 miles184 ft
      #4,341#1,46441438,591
      Gravel Bike411 miles115 ft3 miles161 ft
      #6,239#1,9981414
      Adaptive Bike411 miles115 ft3 miles161 ft
      #4,276#1,040
      Winter Fat Bike1673 ft121 ft7 ft
      #3,592#1,032
      Hike3057 miles3,097 ft17 miles226 ft
      #4,566#1,59843213
      Trail Running3057 miles3,097 ft17 miles226 ft
      #4,395#1,34343105

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Lawrence?
      Lawrence has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Lawrence?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Lawrence are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      Where can I park to ride in Lawrence?
      There are 10 parking locations listed in Lawrence. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      What is the longest trail in Lawrence?
      The longest trail in Lawrence is White Trail at 11.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Lawrence?
      What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Lawrence?
      How many trails are in Lawrence?
      Lawrence has a total of 30 trails. Of those, 15 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Lawrence to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lawrence?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Lawrence is White Trail with 954 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Lawrence?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Lawrence is White Trail with 1,017 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Lawrence?
      Lawrence supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What bike services are there in Lawrence?
      The following bike services are available in Lawrence:
      • Bike Shop (1)
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Lawrence directory for details.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Lawrence?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Lawrence is Skills Loop with an average grade of 1.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are the trails open in Lawrence?
      Out of 5 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 3
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Lawrence?
      The most popular Strava segments in Lawrence are:
      • Mud Creek (4,188 athletes)
      • Split 1, Parking Lot to Mud Creek (3,527 athletes)
      • The Sarlacc Pit (3,275 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Lawrence.
      What are some popular technical trail features in Lawrence?
      There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Lawrence. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Lawrence.
      Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Lawrence?
      Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Lawrence. View all adaptive trails in Lawrence for specific accessibility information.
      Are there local clubs or events in Lawrence?
      There are 1 upcoming events in Lawrence. View upcoming events. There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Lawrence directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Lawrence?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Lawrence?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Lawrence are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Lawrence.
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