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SaveLocated on the southwest edge of Fayetteville in Washington County, Kessler Mountain reaches 1,856 feet above sea level. The area consists of steep bluffs and rock-covered woodlands with miles of nature trails that traverse through stands of old-growth forest, rock out-croppings and many native flora and fauna species. The area presents approximately 376 acres of undeveloped land to the public for a variety of recreation including hiking, birding, mountain biking, nature watching and relaxing. Patrons are requested to sign a log at the parking lot to help the city document the area’s use.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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- Mountain Bike
32 trails
- E-Bike
33 trails
- Hike
34 trails
- Trail Running
33 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 1, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 9
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 33
- Trails E-Bike
- 33
- Trails Hike
- 34
- Trails Trail Running
- 33
- Total Distance
- 20 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,964 ft
- Total Vertical
- 614 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,819 ft
- Reports
- 933
- Photos
- 87
- Ridden Counter
- 11,000
Popular Mt Kessler Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 3,625 ft • 36 ft • 761 •
New Trail Wood bridge crossing, rocks, hardpack dirt, construction still in progress but mostly done.
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 27 ft • 758 •
New Trail Has 1 big drop on the left, several small jumps, several burms, some rocky obstacles, New alternate to , Mostly intermediate but some Advanced dangerous segments like the drop
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 1,932 ft • 59 ft • 695 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.1 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 579 •
Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.6 • 4,229 ft • 35 ft • 550 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 1,161 ft • 62 ft • 522 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 62 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 132 ft • 484 •
Highly rated moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 3,343 ft • 0 ft • 467 •
A downhill-only trail that was built using modern techniques and hundreds of hours of rock work and armoring. Fast and engaging terrain.
Mt Kessler Mountain Bike Routes
12 miles • 1,364 ft • 7 •
Kessler can be a bit of a beatdown, but this route follows the smoother, flowier trails between Kessler...
3 miles • 467 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
Point to point ride on Kessler trail network.
11 miles • 1,366 ft • 9 •
This is a fun route that highlights some of the best trails on Mt. Kessler.
★ 3.0 • 11 miles • 1,201 ft • 10 •
A fun loop on Mt. Kessler. Add for some added tech
28 miles • 3,506 ft • 35 •
All The Kessler TrailsAll The Kessler TrailsAll The Kessler TrailsAll The Kessler TrailsAll The Kessler...
Photos of Mt Kessler Mountain Bike
Videos of Mt Kessler Mountain Bike
trail: Precipitous
0:07 |
90 |
Jul 1, 2025
trail: Western Myth
0:07 |
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Jun 18, 2021
trail: Egg Beater
8:21 |
142 |
Jun 16, 2017
trail: Egg Beater
4:46 |
50 |
Jun 16, 2017
trail: Egg Beater
0:45 |
26 |
Jun 16, 2017
trail: Crazy Mary
17:23 |
463 |
Jun 14, 2017
trail: Crazy Mary
10:52 |
1191 |
Oct 25, 2014
trail: Egg Beater
5:36 |
133 |
Oct 25, 2014
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Beater | Jun 1, 2026 @ 5:10am (America/Chicago) Jun 1, 2026 | Ideal | robbiethetrailtroll OORC | ||
| Crazy Mary | Apr 23, 2026 @ 2:21pm (America/Chicago) Apr 23, 2026 | Ideal | OzarkMtnBiker | ||
| Spellbound | Apr 10, 2026 @ 8:17am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) Apr 10, 2026 | Ideal | robbiethetrailtroll OORC | ||
| Flight Training | Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:37am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) Apr 10, 2026 | Ideal | mtnstoke | ||
| Chinkapin Oak | Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:37am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) Apr 10, 2026 | Wet | mtnstoke | ||
| Western Myth | Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:37am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) Apr 10, 2026 | Ideal | mtnstoke | ||
| Serpentine | Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:37am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) Apr 10, 2026 | Ideal | mtnstoke | ||
| Escalator | Mar 19, 2026 @ 2:41pm (America/Chicago) Mar 19, 2026 | Ideal | bluemountainaut | ||
| Terrapin Station | Mar 19, 2026 @ 2:41pm (America/Chicago) Mar 19, 2026 | Ideal | bluemountainaut | ||
| Fayetteville Traverse | Mar 19, 2026 @ 2:41pm (America/Chicago) Mar 19, 2026 | Ideal | bluemountainaut |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisteezy | wishlist | region | activity #96837520 | Jun 12, 2026 @ 5:12pm Jun 12, 2026 |
| ziptie-mcstitch | add | photo | activity #96613288 | Jun 9, 2026 @ 10:02am Jun 9, 2026 |
| robbiethetrailtroll | add | report | activity #96006091 | Jun 1, 2026 @ 3:10am Jun 1, 2026 |
| kconnolly44 | wishlist | route | activity #95361848 | May 23, 2026 @ 3:53pm May 23, 2026 |
| Jocalowry | comment | trail | activity #94846648 | May 16, 2026 @ 1:13pm May 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Awesome trail but I feel like they... | May 16, 2026 @ 1:13pm May 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | Super fun both directions, I tend to use it to... | Aug 1, 2025 @ 8:40pm Aug 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | Very cool trail! Love the wood work/rock face... | Aug 1, 2025 @ 8:32pm Aug 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | After the big wooden feature and the small... | Jul 22, 2025 @ 6:14pm Jul 22, 2025 | ||
| trail | A super fun older hand cut trail that'll keep... | Nov 14, 2024 @ 3:06pm Nov 14, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain | 7 | 8 | 14 | 2.4 km | |
| Ramay JH School Trails | 2 | 1 | 2.5 km | ||
| Markham Hill | 2 | 1 | 3.1 km | ||
| Gregory Park | 2 | 1 | 5.1 km | ||
| Mt Sequoyah Woods | 4 | 2 | 5.1 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 32 | 20 miles | 1,965 ft | 7 miles | 614 ft | #3,185 | #1,115 | 91 | 960 | 10 | 8,028 | |
| E-Bike | 33 | 20 miles | 1,965 ft | 7 miles | 614 ft | #4,155 | #1,167 | 1 | 913 | 4 | 514 | |
| Hike | 34 | 20 miles | 1,965 ft | 7 miles | 614 ft | #7,577 | #2,792 | 958 | 2 | 701 | ||
| Trail Running | 33 | 20 miles | 1,965 ft | 7 miles | 614 ft | #6,796 | #2,206 | 958 | 2 | 614 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Mt Kessler
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mt Kessler?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mt Kessler are:
- Chinkapin Oak (4.4/5)
- Spellbound (4.3/5)
- Goat Trail (4.2/5)
- Bewitched (4.1/5)
- Fayetteville Traverse (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Mt Kessler?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Mt Kessler are:
- September (48 activities)
- October (46 activities)
- July (44 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Mt Kessler?
Check the Mt Kessler trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Mt Kessler?
The longest trail in Mt Kessler is Spellbound at 3.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
Activities
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