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        Located 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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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of 13 hours
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        31
        Trails Mountain Bike
        30
        Trails E-Bike
        30
        Trails Gravel Bike
        1
        Trails Hike
        31
        Trails Trail Running
        31
        Total Distance
        22 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        9 miles
        Total Descent
        2,870 ft
        Total Vertical
        615 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        1,821 ft
        Reports
        940
        Photos
        87
        Completed Counter
        11,147

        Popular Mt Kessler Mountain Biking Trails

        95 4.2 3,625 ft 36 ft 770
        New Trail Wood bridge crossing, rocks, hardpack dirt, construction still in progress but mostly done.
        100 4.6 2 miles 27 ft 764
        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 702
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
        65 4.1 1 mile 0 ft 583
        Highly rated moderately 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 557
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
        85 4.5 1,161 ft 62 ft 529
        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 488
        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 473
        A downhill-only trail that was built using modern techniques and hundreds of hours of rock work and armoring. Fast and engaging terrain.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 5 rides
        Past Week
        • 20 rides

        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...
        11 miles 1,366 ft 9
        This is a fun route that highlights some of the best trails on Mt. Kessler.
        4 miles 536 ft 1
        Kessler Jam 2022 race course for Cat1 and Cat2
        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...
        3 miles 467 ft 3 Point to Point
        Point to point ride on Kessler trail network.

        Photos of Mt Kessler Mountain Bike

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        Videos of Mt Kessler Mountain Bike

        Drops near the bottom of Precipitous
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        0:07 | 94 | Jul 1, 2025
        Kessler
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        0:07 | | Jun 18, 2021
        Mt. Kessler Eggbeater c WO Rock Ride
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        trail: Egg Beater
        8:21 | 142 | Jun 16, 2017
        Mt. Kessler Eggbeater b
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        trail: Egg Beater
        4:46 | 50 | Jun 16, 2017
        Mt. Kessler Eggbeater a
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        trail: Egg Beater
        0:45 | 26 | Jun 16, 2017
        Mt. Kessler Crazy Mary a
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        trail: Crazy Mary
        17:23 | 464 | Jun 14, 2017
        Mount Kessler: Crazy Mary
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        trail: Crazy Mary
        10:52 | 1192 | Oct 25, 2014
        Mount Kessler: Egg Beater
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        trail: Egg Beater
        5:36 | 133 | Oct 25, 2014

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Trent Trail
        Aug 11, 2026 @ 6:07pm (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
        13 hours
        Dry robbiethetrailtroll OORC
        Fayetteville Traverse
        Aug 11, 2026 @ 6:07pm (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
        13 hours
        Dry robbiethetrailtroll OORC
        Terrapin Station
        Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Chicago)
        Aug 2, 2026
        IdealE-Bike Absolute blast. Good chunky fun you have...Mikie-imtbtrails
        Flight Training
        Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Chicago)
        Aug 2, 2026
        VariableE-Bike Splendid. You need to hit that!Mikie-imtbtrails
        Crazy Mary
        Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Chicago)
        Aug 2, 2026
        IdealE-Bike Dreamy Fun and clear for take-off. Get some.Mikie-imtbtrails
        Escalator
        Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Chicago)
        Aug 2, 2026
        IdealE-Bike Good to go. Saddle up is closed at the...Mikie-imtbtrails
        Last Call
        Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Chicago)
        Aug 2, 2026
        IdealE-Bike Getting rougher every rain erosion event....Mikie-imtbtrails
        Chinkapin Oak
        Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Chicago)
        Aug 2, 2026
        WetE-Bike As awesome as ever. Hit it!Mikie-imtbtrails
        Serpentine
        Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Chicago)
        Aug 2, 2026
        IdealE-Bike Chunky Monkey Fun. You need this.Mikie-imtbtrails
        Bewitched
        Aug 5, 2026 @ 4:56am (America/Chicago)
        Aug 5, 2026
        Dry reported trees clearedrobbiethetrailtroll OORC

        Activity Feed

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        robbiethetrailtrolladdreportactivity #101297984 and 1 more
        Aug 12, 2026 @ 2:50am
        1 hours
        Mikie-imtbtrailsaddreportactivity #100863646 and 7 more
        Aug 6, 2026 @ 7:34am
        Aug 6, 2026
        robbiethetrailtrolladdreportactivity #100780314
        Aug 5, 2026 @ 2:57am
        Aug 5, 2026
        robbiethetrailtrolladdreportactivity #100330679 and 1 more
        Jul 30, 2026 @ 3:19am
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        robbiethetrailtrolladdreportactivity #100185963
        Jul 28, 2026 @ 2:58am
        Jul 28, 2026

        Recent Comments

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        JocalowrytrailPrecipitousAwesome trail but I feel like they...
        May 16, 2026 @ 1:13pm
        May 16, 2026
        tTTlrYtrailChinkapin OakSuper fun both directions, I tend to use it to...
        Aug 1, 2025 @ 8:40pm
        Aug 1, 2025
        tTTlrYtrailPirate RadioVery cool trail! Love the wood work/rock face...
        Aug 1, 2025 @ 8:32pm
        Aug 1, 2025
        jml141trailPrecipitousAfter the big wooden feature and the small...
        Jul 22, 2025 @ 6:14pm
        Jul 22, 2025
        steveschwasstrailChinkapin OakA super fun older hand cut trail that'll keep...
        Nov 14, 2024 @ 3:06pm
        Nov 14, 2024

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain 7 8 142.4 km
        Ramay JH School Trails 2 12.5 km
        Markham Hill 2 43.1 km
        Gregory Park 2 15.1 km
        Mt Sequoyah Woods 4 25.1 km

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike3022 miles2,867 ft9 miles617 ft
        #3,167#1,11686940108,030
        E-Bike3022 miles2,867 ft9 miles617 ft
        #4,194#1,18218984576
        Gravel Bike11,693 ft13 ft10 ft
        #1,457#783811
        Hike3122 miles2,871 ft9 miles617 ft
        9382695
        Trail Running3122 miles2,871 ft9 miles617 ft
        #6,874#2,2339382609

        Frequently Asked Questions About Mt Kessler

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mt Kessler?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mt Kessler are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Mt Kessler?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Mt Kessler are:
        • September (48 activities)
        • October (46 activities)
        • July (44 activities)
        Check the Mt Kessler reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        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.
        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.
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