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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 Status
        Open as of 3 days
        Local Trail Association

        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
        946
        Photos
        87
        Completed Counter
        11,121

        Popular Mt Kessler Mountain Biking Trails

        95 4.2 3,625 ft 36 ft 769
        New Trail Wood bridge crossing, rocks, hardpack dirt, construction still in progress but mostly done.
        95 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.
        70 4.1 1 mile 0 ft 582
        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 556
        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 527
        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 487
        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 472
        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

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 6 rides
        Past Week
        • 17 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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        Jun 27, 2025 @ 7:20pm
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        Jun 10, 2025 @ 11:03am
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        Oct 31, 2024 @ 1:20pm
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        Oct 31, 2024 @ 1:19pm
        Oct 31, 2024

        Videos of Mt Kessler Mountain Bike

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

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

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        robbiethetrailtrolladdreportactivity #100330679 and 1 more
        Jul 30, 2026 @ 3:19am
        3 days
        robbiethetrailtrolladdreportactivity #100185963
        Jul 28, 2026 @ 2:58am
        Jul 28, 2026
        robbiethetrailtrolladdreportactivity #99595305 and 2 more
        Jul 20, 2026 @ 3:12am
        Jul 20, 2026
        robbiethetrailtrolladdreportactivity #99323798
        Jul 16, 2026 @ 11:46am
        Jul 16, 2026
        Ouachita-Mulevotetrailactivity #99213140
        Jul 14, 2026 @ 7:38pm
        Jul 14, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        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 13.1 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 Bike3220 miles1,965 ft7 miles614 ft
        #3,164#1,11591973108,175
        E-Bike3320 miles1,965 ft7 miles614 ft
        #4,192#1,17919264531
        Hike3420 miles1,965 ft7 miles614 ft
        #7,642#2,8099712714
        Trail Running3320 miles1,965 ft7 miles614 ft
        #6,874#2,2339712620

        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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