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SaveLigonier trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Nordic Skiing. Trails here are often rocky, flowy and tight and twisty. Scenery includes ridgelines, summits and views. Common trail features include rock gardens, creek crossings and skinnies. Amenities include picnic spots. Popular destinations include Laurel Mountain, Laurel Mountain Ski Resort and Powder Mill Nature Reserve.
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- Mountain Bike
37 trails
- Gravel Bike
9 trails
- Adaptive Bike
8 trails
- Hike
46 trails
- Trail Running
46 trails
- Downhill Ski
21 trails
- Nordic Ski
2 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 16
- 10
- 4
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 27, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 67
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 37
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 9
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 46
- Trails Trail Running
- 46
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 21
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 42 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,866 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,489 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,821 ft
- Reports
- 107
- Photos
- 279
- Completed Counter
- 4,086
Sub Regions
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Laurel Mountain
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- 10
- 4
- 5
Popular Ligonier Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 4,960 ft • 63 ft • 222 •
Extending beyond the former gas well at the end of the northern segment of Silvermine, the southern segment changes from dirt road to singletrack. Grade changes are gradual but surface conditions vary abruptly. The most severe rock...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 3,382 ft • 13 ft • 181 •
The central section of Black Bear starts from a sometimes difficult to spot location along Rector-Eddie Road (J.E. Miller Road) and extends northward to a point where it dumps out on Laurel Summit Road. The northern section of Black...
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 95 ft • 167 •
Another must do trail segment especially if this is your only visit. It is the first LHORBA built trail at Laurel Mountain/Forbes area. The northern segment dips along the downhill side of Silvermine. It includes numerous log crossings,...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,118 ft • 11 ft • 164 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 122 ft • 163 •
Connects from the rear of the warming hut, crosses Spruce Run Trail and ends at the southern leg of Spruce Run Trail near the Burma parking. The north end starts as bouldery descending to the Spruce Run stream crossing. Flowy to its...
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 3,770 ft • 5 ft • 157 •
This is an advanced trail typically ridden northbound. Beginning at the “Expert” sign just off the Black Bear connection to Laurel Summit Road, the trail flows along a generally level route with several optional boulders/logs/roots...
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 3,155 ft • 0 ft • 145 •
This trail provides the easiest connection to Rector-Eddie Road and on to Wolf Rocks overlook for beginners parking at Laurel Summit State Park. This singletrack starts part way along the Bog Trail and also experiences a higher usage by...
• 100 ★ 2.0 • 1,385 ft • 0 ft • 133 •
This is a short connector trail from the "Main" parking to the warming hut
Ligonier Mountain Bike Routes
20 miles • 1,091 ft • 8 •
This Laurel Mt ride includes all of the best, and most challenging, mountain biking trails in this area of...
14 miles • 471 ft • 3 •
This ride highlights the easiest trails of the network linked to provide a tour of the entire ridge. While...
★ 1.0 • 11 miles • 620 ft • 8 •
This Laurel Mt ride includes many of the best, and some challenging, mountain biking trails in this area...
11 miles • 1,530 ft • 3 •
The Goat Path ride will take you on a tour of the more remote, advanced trails at the southern end of the...
• 8 miles • 464 ft • 5 •
• 6 miles • 445 ft • 2 •
Photos of Ligonier Mountain Bike
Videos of Ligonier Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Lodge Trail | Aug 27, 2026 @ 6:22pm (America/Toronto) Aug 27, 2026 | Unknown | kadinbikesalot | ||
| Grove Run Trail | Jul 13, 2026 @ 6:07am (America/New_York) Jul 13, 2026 | Variable | LoamMountaineer | ||
| Fish Run Trail | Jun 8, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/New_York) Jun 8, 2026 | Variable | LoamMountaineer | ||
| Rocky Gap | Jun 7, 2026 @ 10:11am (America/Toronto) Jun 7, 2026 | Variable | tagray LHORBA | ||
| Beam Run Trail | Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:46pm Jul 10, 2025 | Variable | b--rock | ||
| Spruce Run | Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:43pm Jul 10, 2025 | Variable | b--rock | ||
| Silvermine Dirt Road | Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:41pm Jul 10, 2025 | Variable | b--rock | ||
| Outcrop Trail | Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:38pm Jul 10, 2025 | Variable | b--rock | ||
| Mainline Trail | Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:30pm Jul 10, 2025 | Variable | b--rock | ||
| Summit Trail | Apr 29, 2025 @ 5:38pm Apr 29, 2025 | Variable | zachwasser |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek-Semenko-Kuhns | vote | trail | activity #105070790 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 4:49pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| Derek-Semenko-Kuhns | add | photo | activity #105070758 and 2 more | Oct 2, 2026 @ 4:48pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| autorodtech | wishlist | region | activity #103709217 | Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:51am Sep 13, 2026 |
| JacalynXC | wishlist | route | activity #103551813 | Sep 11, 2026 @ 9:59am Sep 11, 2026 |
| JacalynXC | wishlist | route | activity #103305567 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 3:51pm Sep 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Nice semi-technical gradual descent. A nice... | Jul 13, 2026 @ 3:52am Jul 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Overall, awesome technical trail. From Laurel... | Jul 13, 2026 @ 3:47am Jul 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Both sides are a downhill blast! The best... | Jul 13, 2026 @ 3:23am Jul 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Agreed, I think this trail would work better... | Aug 9, 2025 @ 8:11am Aug 9, 2025 | ||
| trail | Maybe this trail would be fun run backwards... | Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:40pm Jul 10, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails47 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k6 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge7 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k6 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge8 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Laurel Mountain Ski Resort | bike park | Ligonier |
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 | 37 | 34 miles | 3,583 ft | 17 miles | 1,020 ft | #4,088 | #46 | 269 | 107 | 4 | 1,897 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 502 ft | 3 ft | 135 ft | 3 ft | 83 | 3 | 41 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 9 | 8 miles | 735 ft | 4 miles | 577 ft | #2,883 | #36 | 10 | 3 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 7 miles | 571 ft | 4 miles | 256 ft | #4,492 | #29 | 9 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 1 mile | 128 ft | 2,608 ft | 112 ft | 31 | ||||||
| Hike | 46 | 39 miles | 3,839 ft | 18 miles | 1,490 ft | #5,351 | #64 | 5 | 107 | 208 | ||
| Trail Running | 46 | 39 miles | 3,839 ft | 18 miles | 1,490 ft | #5,012 | #54 | 107 | 44 | |||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 1 mile | 128 ft | 2,608 ft | 112 ft | 5 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| Downhill Ski | 21 | 4 miles | 1,027 ft | 2 miles | 627 ft | #582 | #15 | 257 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 2 miles | 151 ft | 3,133 ft | 125 ft | #1,567 | #25 | 1 | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Ligonier?
Ligonier has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ligonier?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ligonier are:
- Hemlock Trail (4.2/5)
- Fish Run Trail (4.2/5)
- Wolf Rocks Loop (4.2/5)
- Outcrop Trail (4.2/5)
- Wolf Rocks Trail (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ligonier?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Ligonier are:
- August (39 activities)
- June (32 activities)
- July (29 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ligonier?
There are 11 parking locations listed in Ligonier. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Ligonier?
The longest trail in Ligonier is Fish Run Trail at 3.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ligonier?
The best hiking trails in Ligonier are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ligonier?
The best trail running trails in Ligonier are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Ligonier?
Ligonier has a total of 67 trails. Of those, 37 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ligonier to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ligonier?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ligonier is Grove Run Trail with 822 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ligonier?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ligonier is Grove Run Trail with 818 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ligonier?
Ligonier supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ligonier?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Ligonier is Bill Albert's, East with an average grade of 6.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Ligonier?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Ligonier. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Ligonier?
Out of 29 trails:
- Clear / Green: 25
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Ligonier?
There are 1 trails in Ligonier 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 Ligonier?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Ligonier are: View all mountain biking routes in Ligonier.
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What type of bike is most common in Ligonier?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Ligonier are:
- AM (50 activities)
- Fat (19 activities)
- XC (8 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Ligonier?
The highest summit in Ligonier is Pea Vine Hill at 2,910 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ligonier?
The most popular Strava segments in Ligonier are:
- Outcrop South (Clockwise) (605 athletes)
- Towhee (Spruce Run to Locust Camp rd) (535 athletes)
- Outcrop North (Clockwise) (312 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Ligonier?
Yes, there are 8 accessible/adaptive trails in Ligonier. View all adaptive trails in Ligonier for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ligonier?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Ligonier are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Ligonier?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ligonier are:
- Spruce Flats Trail (0/5)
- Loop Trail (3/5)
- Towhee (4/5)
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