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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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Fayetteville
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
30 trails
- E-Bike
30 trails
- Hike
31 trails
- Trail Running
31 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 7
- 8
- 11
- 2
Region Status
Open as of 2 days
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
- 968
- Photos
- 87
- Completed Counter
- 11,283
Popular Mt Kessler Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 3,625 ft • 36 ft • 778 •
New Trail Wood bridge crossing, rocks, hardpack dirt, construction still in progress but mostly done.
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 27 ft • 771 •
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 • 710 •
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 • 586 •
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 • 566 •
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 • 534 •
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.
• 60 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 132 ft • 493 •
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.
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 3,343 ft • 0 ft • 476 •
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...
11 miles • 1,366 ft • 9 •
This is a fun route that highlights some of the best trails on Mt. Kessler.
28 miles • 3,506 ft • 35 •
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★ 3.0 • 11 miles • 1,201 ft • 10 •
A fun loop on Mt. Kessler. Add for some added tech
3 miles • 467 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
Point to point ride on Kessler trail network.
Photos of Mt Kessler Mountain Bike
Videos of Mt Kessler Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serpentine | Sep 25, 2026 @ 7:28am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) 2 days | Dry | robbiethetrailtroll OORC | ||
| Trent Trail | Sep 25, 2026 @ 7:28am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) 2 days | Dry | robbiethetrailtroll OORC | ||
| Goat Trail | Sep 25, 2026 @ 7:28am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) 2 days | Dry | robbiethetrailtroll OORC | ||
| Terrapin Station | Sep 25, 2026 @ 7:28am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) 2 days | Dry | robbiethetrailtroll OORC | ||
| Fayetteville Traverse | Sep 22, 2026 @ 5:23pm (America/Indiana/Vincennes) Sep 22, 2026 | Ideal | robbiethetrailtroll OORC | ||
| Egg Beater | Sep 22, 2026 @ 5:23pm (America/Indiana/Vincennes) Sep 22, 2026 | Ideal | robbiethetrailtroll OORC | ||
| Spellbound | Aug 27, 2026 @ 2:25pm (America/Chicago) Aug 27, 2026 | Ideal | bluemountainaut | ||
| Western Myth | Aug 27, 2026 @ 2:25pm (America/Chicago) Aug 27, 2026 | Ideal | bluemountainaut | ||
| Chinkapin Oak | Aug 27, 2026 @ 2:25pm (America/Chicago) Aug 27, 2026 | Wet | bluemountainaut | ||
| Escalator | Aug 27, 2026 @ 2:25pm (America/Chicago) Aug 27, 2026 | Ideal | bluemountainaut |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| robbiethetrailtroll | add | report | activity #104571670 and 3 more | Sep 25, 2026 @ 12:26pm 2 days |
| robbiethetrailtroll | add | report | activity #104407869 and 3 more | Sep 23, 2026 @ 2:36am Sep 23, 2026 |
| CorbinDqDjsZ | vote | trail | activity #103802249 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 1:39pm Sep 14, 2026 |
| bluemountainaut | add | report | activity #103783874 and 19 more | Sep 14, 2026 @ 8:46am Sep 14, 2026 |
| JoshuaN30 | wishlist | trail | activity #102955728 | Sep 3, 2026 @ 6:45am Sep 3, 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 | 4 | 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 | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 30 | 22 miles | 2,867 ft | 9 miles | 617 ft | #3,168 | #1,119 | 86 | 968 | 10 | 8,222 | |
| E-Bike | 30 | 22 miles | 2,867 ft | 9 miles | 617 ft | #4,392 | #1,257 | 1 | 926 | 4 | 587 | |
| Gravel Bike | 1 | 1,693 ft | 13 ft | 10 ft | #1,457 | #783 | 8 | 13 | ||||
| Hike | 31 | 22 miles | 2,871 ft | 9 miles | 617 ft | #7,779 | #2,819 | 966 | 2 | 713 | ||
| Trail Running | 31 | 22 miles | 2,871 ft | 9 miles | 617 ft | #6,937 | #2,228 | 966 | 2 | 624 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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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)
- Bewitched (4.2/5)
- Goat Trail (4.2/5)
- Fayetteville Traverse (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Mt Kessler?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Mt Kessler are:
- August (94 activities)
- September (93 activities)
- October (73 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.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Mt Kessler?
The best hiking trails in Mt Kessler are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Mt Kessler?
The best trail running trails in Mt Kessler are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Mt Kessler?
Mt Kessler has a total of 31 trails. Of those, 30 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Mt Kessler to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mt Kessler?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Mt Kessler is Bewitched with 198 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Mt Kessler?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Mt Kessler is Chinkapin Oak with 347 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Mt Kessler?
Mt Kessler supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Mt Kessler?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Mt Kessler is Touch And Go with an average grade of 9.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Mt Kessler?
The overall region status for Mt Kessler is Clear / Green. Out of 26 trails:
- Clear / Green: 24
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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What are the trail conditions in Mt Kessler?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Mt Kessler:
- Ideal: 4 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Mt Kessler?
Yes, Mt Kessler supports e-bike riding. There are 27 trails in Mt Kessler 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 mountain biking routes in Mt Kessler?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Mt Kessler are: View all mountain biking routes in Mt Kessler.
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What type of bike is most common in Mt Kessler?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Mt Kessler are:
- AM (74 activities)
- XC (31 activities)
- Gravel (6 activities)
- RD (2 activities)
- Trials (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Mt Kessler?
The most popular Strava segments in Mt Kessler are:
- Through the Trent-ches (3,596 athletes)
- Last Call, Bottoms Up (3,140 athletes)
- Spellbound short (from Western Myth) (2,172 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Mt Kessler?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Mt Kessler are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Mt Kessler?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Mt Kessler are:
- Trent Trail (3/5)
- Escalator (0/5)
- Touch And Go (0/5)
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