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SaveManhattan 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, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking and E-Biking. Scenery includes creeks. Common trail features include bridges, skinnies and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Fancy Creek State Park, Washington Marlatt Memorial Park and Konza Prairie Research Natural Area.
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- Mountain Bike
25 trails
- E-Bike
2 trails
- Gravel Bike
8 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
3 trails
- Hike
28 trails
- Trail Running
28 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 2
- 13
- 6
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Jun 19, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 29
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 25
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 28
- Trails Trail Running
- 28
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 37 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,504 ft
- Total Vertical
- 365 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,365 ft
- Reports
- 39
- Photos
- 13
- Completed Counter
- 538
Sub Regions
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Fancy Creek State Park
- 5
- 3
- 1
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Frank Anneberg Park
- 2
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Konza Prairie Research Natural Area
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Manhattan River
- 1
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Northeast Community Park
- 1
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Sunset Zoo
- 1
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Warner Park
- 1
- 1
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Washington Marlatt Memorial Park
- 3
- 1
Popular Manhattan Mountain Biking Trails
• 70 ★ 4.7 • 6 miles • 643 ft • 61 •
This trail is definitely one the best west of Perry Lake all the way to Colorado. It is one of the best and most unique in Kansas. The current mileage is in the neighborhood of 5.5 miles after the added sections are finished. It used to...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 4,373 ft • 50 ft • 36 •
Good flow trail, has some techier rock features. Skinny singletrack.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 3,084 ft • 24 ft • 35 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 3,310 ft • 40 ft • 34 •
Ride On is an easier section of the trail. Skinny singletrack, good warmup for Oscars Trail.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 77 ft • 24 •
This trail is a stacked loop off of the gunrange trail. It was added in spring 2020. There is a trailhead in the Hidden Hollow camp area.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 126 ft • 17 •
Lots of Rock Garden, some good climbing. Ends with a split into either Oscars Trail (Fancy Creek Trail).
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 4,266 ft • 100 ft • 12 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 26 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 12 ft • 9 •
An easy relaxing gravel trail loop around the Northeast Community Park. Great for walking, biking, or bringing a pet.
Photos of Manhattan Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Poacher | Jun 19, 2026 @ 10:58am (America/Denver) Jun 19, 2026 | Dry | StevePgySK5 | ||
| Fancy Creek Trail | Aug 2, 2025 @ 1:59pm Aug 2, 2025 | Dry | StevePgySK5 | ||
| Spogooter OHS | Apr 12, 2025 @ 2:29pm Apr 12, 2025 | Dry | mtbkdtbg | ||
| Jeepers | Apr 12, 2025 @ 2:29pm Apr 12, 2025 | Dry | mtbkdtbg | ||
| Suck it up and Ride On | Apr 12, 2025 @ 2:29pm Apr 12, 2025 | Dry | mtbkdtbg | ||
| Spillway Cycle Area A | Apr 11, 2025 @ 3:10pm Apr 11, 2025 | Unknown | bbcoghead | ||
| Ride On | May 29, 2023 @ 4:38pm May 29, 2023 | Dry | evangrier | ||
| Hudson Park Trail | Apr 19, 2023 @ 4:13pm Apr 19, 2023 | Dry | PQA | ||
| Warner Park Trail | Sep 1, 2022 @ 7:24am Sep 1, 2022 | Unknown | Kansascyclist891 | ||
| Sunset Zoo DH Run | Apr 17, 2022 @ 1:32pm Apr 17, 2022 | Variable | Alec5eVrAN |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xLAaBR | wishlist | region | activity #102733667 | Aug 30, 2026 @ 9:05pm Aug 30, 2026 |
| cbouff | wishlist | region | activity #101339542 | Aug 12, 2026 @ 2:24pm Aug 12, 2026 |
| ChrisBan21 | add | trail | activity #99294400 | Jul 16, 2026 @ 2:53am Jul 16, 2026 |
| ChrisBan21 | add | trail | activity #99287962 and 1 more | Jul 15, 2026 @ 10:54pm Jul 15, 2026 |
| ChrisBan21 | update | trail | activity #99287380 and 1 more | Jul 15, 2026 @ 10:31pm Jul 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Trail in great shape the day after a light rain. | Oct 13, 2022 @ 12:49pm Oct 13, 2022 | ||
| trail | Haven’t been there for a few years. Still as... | Aug 26, 2022 @ 5:31pm Aug 26, 2022 | ||
| trail | This is an awesome trail! Rocky, some roots... | Sep 22, 2020 @ 8:00pm Sep 22, 2020 | ||
| trail | I rode it for the first time and it was sweet,... | Apr 6, 2020 @ 7:05am Apr 6, 2020 | ||
| trail | Couple spots that seem to want to hold water.... | Apr 4, 2020 @ 8:23am Apr 4, 2020 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k10 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge9 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k10 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge9 awarded -
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 | 25 | 30 miles | 2,795 ft | 10 miles | 358 ft | #5,199 | #8 | 13 | 39 | 2,512 | ||
| E-Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 49 ft | 2,014 ft | 89 ft | #10,740 | #11 | 23 | 116 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 6 miles | 217 ft | 2 miles | 282 ft | #3,219 | #8 | 38 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 72 ft | 3,068 ft | 194 ft | #6,954 | #17 | 3 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 3 miles | 223 ft | 4,163 ft | 66 ft | #3,714 | #5 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 28 | 36 miles | 3,399 ft | 13 miles | 364 ft | #1,567 | #1 | 38 | 89 | |||
| Trail Running | 28 | 36 miles | 3,399 ft | 13 miles | 364 ft | #6,310 | #12 | 38 | 54 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 1 mile | 105 ft | 3,442 ft | 46 ft | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Manhattan?
Manhattan has 8 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Manhattan?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Manhattan are:
- Fancy Creek Trail (4.2/5)
- Jeepers (4.1/5)
- Ride On (4.1/5)
- Sunset Zoo DH Run (4.1/5)
- Hidden Hollow (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Manhattan?
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What is the longest trail in Manhattan?
The longest trail in Manhattan is Fancy Creek Trail at 5.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Manhattan?
The best hiking trails in Manhattan are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Manhattan?
The best trail running trails in Manhattan are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Manhattan?
Manhattan has a total of 29 trails. Of those, 25 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Manhattan to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Manhattan?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Manhattan is Fancy Creek Trail with 643 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Manhattan?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Manhattan is Fancy Creek Trail with 645 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Manhattan?
Manhattan supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Manhattan?
The following bike services are available in Manhattan:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Manhattan?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Manhattan is In Harms Way with an average grade of 2.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Manhattan?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Manhattan. 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 Manhattan?
The overall region status for Manhattan is Clear / Green. Out of 14 trails:
- Clear / Green: 13
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Manhattan?
Yes, Manhattan supports e-bike riding. There are 2 trails in Manhattan 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 Strava Segments in Manhattan?
The most popular Strava segments in Manhattan are:
- climb past the lookout (137 athletes)
- Up and down (132 athletes)
- Climb for the trail head (121 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Manhattan?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Manhattan. View all adaptive trails in Manhattan for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Manhattan?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Manhattan are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Manhattan?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Manhattan are:
- Jeepers (5/5)
- Ride On (5/5)
- Northeast Community Park Loop (4/5)
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