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SaveMoorhead is a great city within the Fargo metropolitan area. This is where you find 3 of 4 FM Trail Systems There are several good bars/restaurants within riding distance of the trails as well.
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- Mountain Bike
9 trails
- E-Bike
1 trails
- Gravel Bike
5 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
4 trails
- Hike
38 trails
- Trail Running
38 trails
- Snowshoe
29 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 10, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 38
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 9
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 38
- Trails Trail Running
- 38
- Trails Snowshoe
- 29
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 26 miles
- Total Descent
- 579 ft
- Total Vertical
- 211 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,089 ft
- Reports
- 589
- Photos
- 113
- Completed Counter
- 1,069
Sub Regions
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Gooseberry Park
- 1
- 1
- 1
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Horn Park
- 2
- 1
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MB Johnson Park
- 1
Popular Moorhead Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 6 miles • 143 ft • 154 •
Five miles on the banks of the Red River in North Moorhead. Classic XC flow through what is mostly a wooded area with a few optional features and some short but punchy climbs. Rain turns the clay soil on all FM area trails into a very...
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 4 miles • 99 ft • 146 •
Fun loop on the banks of the Red River. FM Trailbuilders have been working hard to make this an adventure you can find right in town. Easy access at Gooseberry parking or across the river on the ND side from Lindenwood Park. The trail...
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 3,231 ft • 35 ft • 96 •
Popular white difficulty gravel path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 4.0 • 4,406 ft • 30 ft • 88 •
Horn Park might be short in distance, but it offers a different experience from the other trails in the area. This place is meant to be a "playground" of sorts, which offers unique features to ride in a small area. Intended to be more...
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 1,155 ft • 0 ft • 73 •
This connector gives access from Gooseberry's southern loop via the concrete Blue Goose Trail. It is one direction and heads south on the river side. The return connector trail is higher up on the bank and both utilize the Blue Goose...
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,316 ft • 0 ft • 19 •
This connector gives access from Horn's North East exit back to Gooseberry's Southern loop. It is one direction and heads North. It connects the Horn exit to the paved Blue Goose Trail that will lend itself to the Gooseberry access...
• 25 ★ 0.0 • 4,245 ft • 0 ft • 7 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 10 ★ 0.0 • 4,275 ft • 28 ft • 2 •
A trail though the woods and along the ski trail
Photos of Moorhead Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Gooseberry MTB Trail | May 24, 2026 @ 11:35am (America/Chicago) May 24, 2026 | Wet | KomradKrunch | ||
| Gooseberry Access Trail | May 2, 2026 @ 2:06pm (America/Winnipeg) May 2, 2026 | Ideal | Spinnysobo | ||
| Horn Connector - Entrance | Mar 28, 2025 @ 6:42am Mar 28, 2025 | Unknown | ryerickson264 FMTB | ||
| Horn | Mar 28, 2025 @ 6:42am Mar 28, 2025 | Unknown | ryerickson264 FMTB | ||
| Gooseberry Access | Mar 28, 2025 @ 6:42am Mar 28, 2025 | Unknown | ryerickson264 FMTB | ||
| MB Johnson MTB Trail | Mar 23, 2025 @ 6:31pm Mar 23, 2025 | Unknown | plmn FMTB |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LukevSZznv | wishlist | trail | activity #105843075 | Oct 13, 2026 @ 6:09pm Oct 13, 2026 |
| plmn | update | trail | activity #105628432 | Oct 10, 2026 @ 1:22pm Oct 10, 2026 |
| plmn | add | photo | activity #105375174 | Oct 6, 2026 @ 5:21pm Oct 6, 2026 |
| plmn | add | poi | activity #105375172 | Oct 6, 2026 @ 5:21pm Oct 6, 2026 |
| plmn | update | trail | activity #105367241 and 1 more | Oct 6, 2026 @ 3:29pm Oct 6, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Good flow , some tight corners and lots of... | Jun 5, 2023 @ 12:17am Jun 5, 2023 | ||
| report | Fat bikes, snowshoes, and Hok skis only, please. | Nov 18, 2022 @ 7:23pm Nov 18, 2022 | ||
| trail | Nearly unridable. Needs to be mown and all of... | Aug 21, 2022 @ 2:49pm Aug 21, 2022 | ||
| trail | I rode this tonight for the first time. I’ve... | Aug 16, 2022 @ 5:49pm Aug 16, 2022 | ||
| trail | Mostly due to proximity, I ride this trail... | Aug 24, 2021 @ 10:50am Aug 24, 2021 |
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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 | 9 | 13 miles | 387 ft | 3 miles | 26 ft | #5,621 | #36 | 113 | 580 | 9,638 | ||
| E-Bike | 1 | 4,275 ft | 39 ft | 1,509 ft | 23 ft | #10,936 | #125 | 293 | 57 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 2 miles | 59 ft | 2,526 ft | 105 ft | #3,465 | #16 | 57 | 24 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 1 mile | 49 ft | 1,995 ft | 105 ft | #7,356 | #77 | 4 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 7 miles | 203 ft | 2 miles | 23 ft | #3,241 | #25 | 378 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 38 | 26 miles | 577 ft | 6 miles | 210 ft | #7,171 | #58 | 578 | 129 | |||
| Trail Running | 38 | 26 miles | 577 ft | 6 miles | 210 ft | #6,436 | #53 | 578 | 341 | |||
| Snowshoe | 29 | 18 miles | 367 ft | 4 miles | 210 ft | #911 | #35 | 10 | 32 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 5 miles | 174 ft | 1 mile | 23 ft | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Moorhead?
Moorhead 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 Moorhead?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Moorhead are:
- MB Johnson MTB Trail (4.3/5)
- Horn (4/5)
- Gooseberry MTB Trail (3.8/5)
- Gooseberry Access Trail (0/5)
- Horn Connector - Return (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Moorhead?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Moorhead are:
- August (55 activities)
- September (36 activities)
- July (33 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Moorhead?
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What is the longest trail in Moorhead?
The longest trail in Moorhead is MB Johnson MTB Trail at 5.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Moorhead?
The best hiking trails in Moorhead are:
- Bluestem Trail (Northeast)
- River View Trail (Central)
- Picnic Area Trail
- River View Trail (North)
- Savanna Cutoff Trail (South)
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Moorhead?
The best trail running trails in Moorhead are:
- Savanna Cutoff Trail (North)
- River View Trail (South)
- RSC Loop Connector 2
- River View Trail (Central)
- Picnic Area Trail
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How many trails are in Moorhead?
Moorhead has a total of 38 trails. Of those, 9 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Moorhead to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Moorhead?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Moorhead is MB Johnson MTB Trail with 143 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Moorhead?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Moorhead is MB Johnson MTB Trail with 143 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Moorhead?
Moorhead supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Moorhead?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Moorhead is Gooseberry Access Trail with an average grade of 0.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Moorhead?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Moorhead. 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 Moorhead?
The overall region status for Moorhead is Clear / Green. Out of 5 trails:
- Clear / Green: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Moorhead?
Yes, Moorhead supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Moorhead?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Moorhead are:
- XC (12 activities)
- AM (11 activities)
- RD (3 activities)
- Fat (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Moorhead?
The most popular Strava segments in Moorhead are:
- Goose Berry Runner (1,807 athletes)
- Tree Island (936 athletes)
- Become one with MBJ aka warm up zone (918 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Moorhead?
There are 18 technical trail features (TTFs) in Moorhead. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Moorhead.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Moorhead?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Moorhead. View all adaptive trails in Moorhead for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Moorhead?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Moorhead are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Moorhead?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Moorhead are:
- Gooseberry Access Trail (0/5)
- Horn Connector - Return (0/5)
- Horn Connector - Entrance (0/5)
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