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SaveMadison 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 and Mountain Biking. Popular destinations include Hogback Ridge Park, Riverview Park and Hidden Valley Park.
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- Mountain Bike
11 trails
- Hike
20 trails
- Trail Running
20 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 8
- 2
Region Status
Open as of May 3, 2026
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 20
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 11
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 20
- Trails Trail Running
- 20
- Total Distance
- 8 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 3 miles
- Total Descent
- 876 ft
- Total Vertical
- 197 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 854 ft
- Reports
- 2
- Photos
- 16
- Completed Counter
- 73
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Hidden Valley Park
- 3
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Hogback Ridge Park
- 1
- 4
- 2
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Riverview Park
- 1
Popular Madison Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 84 ft • 15 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 928 ft • 0 ft • 13 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 482 ft • 2 ft • 13 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 4,003 ft • 3 ft • 10 •
This wide, naturally surfaced trail leads through forests as it goes down a large hill with .
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,476 ft • 0 ft • 3 • • hike
Following an old roadway, this gravel trail goes down a large hill to Mill Creek. The trail is heavily forested and passes a small wetland.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 5,246 ft • 3 ft • 2 •
By way of steps or a dirt trail leading down, this trail flows down to the Mill Creek floodplain to a sea of spring wildflowers. Mature forests keep the trail shady as it follows the stream.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3,540 ft • 21 ft • 1 • • hike
A flat, gravel trail leading from the parking lot, through an open field before connecting with the Loop Trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,126 ft • 11 ft • • hike
This short, gravel trail loops around a mature forest on top of the ravine leading to the Grand River.
Photos of Madison Mountain Bike
Videos of Madison Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hogback Ridge Loop | Nov 11, 2017 @ 11:56am Nov 11, 2017 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | groomster62 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #101696298 | Aug 17, 2026 @ 6:33am Aug 17, 2026 |
| lmcmahon60393 | ridden | trail | activity #91618685 and 3 more | Mar 30, 2026 @ 5:07pm Mar 30, 2026 |
| Daveufmnm8 | comment | trail | activity #51311539 | Apr 17, 2024 @ 1:12pm Apr 17, 2024 |
| Daveufmnm8 | ridden | trail | activity #51311457 and 2 more | Apr 17, 2024 @ 1:08pm Apr 17, 2024 |
| Derylgage | wishlist | region | activity #50459854 | Mar 25, 2024 @ 4:11pm Mar 25, 2024 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Lots of down trees on lower trail 4/17/24 | Apr 17, 2024 @ 1:12pm Apr 17, 2024 | ||
| trail | Great singletrack I love riding this trail.... | Aug 25, 2020 @ 5:03pm Aug 25, 2020 |
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Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
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 | 11 | 6 miles | 535 ft | 2 miles | 180 ft | #7,321 | #2,413 | 16 | 2 | 342 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 3 miles | 299 ft | 1 mile | 157 ft | #7,080 | #2,215 | 8 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 4,003 ft | 154 ft | 2,297 ft | 157 ft | #7,095 | #2,216 | |||||
| Hike | 20 | 8 miles | 876 ft | 3 miles | 197 ft | #10,071 | #3,520 | 2 | 107 | |||
| Trail Running | 20 | 8 miles | 876 ft | 3 miles | 197 ft | #11,317 | #3,886 | 2 | 17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Madison?
Madison has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Madison?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Madison are:
- Hogback Ridge Loop (4/5)
- Grand River Trail (0/5)
- Access Trail (0/5)
- Hogback Ridge Loop Alternate (0/5)
- Big Oak Loop Trail (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Madison?
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What is the longest trail in Madison?
The longest trail in Madison is Hogback Ridge Loop at 1.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Madison?
The best hiking trails in Madison are:
- River Road Campsite Access
- Bluebell Valley Path Trail
- Grand River Trail
- Stairs down to Mill Creek
- Sycamore Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Madison?
The best trail running trails in Madison are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Madison?
Madison has a total of 20 trails. Of those, 11 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Madison to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Madison?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Madison is Hogback Ridge Loop with 84 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Madison?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Madison is Grand River Trail with 154 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Madison?
Madison supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Madison?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Madison is Hogback Ridge Loop Alternate with an average grade of 0.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Madison?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Madison. 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 Madison?
Out of 1 trails:
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Madison?
The most popular Strava segments in Madison are:
- Hogback Ridge Loop Counterclockwise (41 athletes)
- Hogback Ridge - Atchison Lake Metropark (40 athletes)
- Hogback Ridge Loop Clockwise (31 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Madison?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Madison are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Madison?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Madison are:
- Access Trail (0/5)
- Grand River Trail (0/5)
- Hogback Ridge Loop Alternate (0/5)
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