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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
27 trails
- E-Bike
25 trails
- Hike
26 trails
- Trail Running
26 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 6
- 11
- 5
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Feb 13, 2023
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 27
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 27
- Trails E-Bike
- 25
- Trails Hike
- 26
- Trails Trail Running
- 26
- Total Distance
- 32 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 10 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,469 ft
- Total Vertical
- 605 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,819 ft
- Reports
- 572
- Photos
- 65
- Ridden Counter
- 5,619
Popular Mt Kessler Mountain Biking Trails
Mt Kessler Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| KesslerJam 2022 | 4 miles | |
| Kessler Easyish 5mi 297ft Blue/Green | 5 miles | |
| Mt. Kessler Fun Loop | 7 miles | |
| Kessler OG route- Kessler Mountain - Fayetteville | 8 miles | |
| Grand Tour | 10 miles | |
| 12 mile Mt Kessler Ride | popular ridelog | 12 miles |
| 13 mile Mt Kessler Ride | popular ridelog | 13 miles |
| 15 mile Mt Kessler Ride | popular ridelog | 15 miles |
| 8 mile Mt Kessler Ride | popular ridelog | 8 miles |
| 7 mile Mt Kessler Ride | popular ridelog | 7 miles |
Photos of Mt Kessler Mountain Bike
trail: Flight Training
2 |
Mar 7, 2023 @ 12:00pm
Mar 7, 2023
trail: Terrapin Station
16 |
Nov 21, 2022 @ 7:36pm
Nov 21, 2022
trail: Spellbound
56 |
Nov 15, 2021 @ 7:18am
Nov 15, 2021
trail: Spellbound
46 |
Nov 15, 2021 @ 7:18am
Nov 15, 2021
trail: Western Myth
87 |
Nov 15, 2021 @ 7:16am
Nov 15, 2021
trail: Spellbound
58 |
Nov 15, 2021 @ 7:15am
Nov 15, 2021
trail: Spellbound
71 |
Nov 15, 2021 @ 7:14am
Nov 15, 2021
trail: Spellbound
58 |
Nov 15, 2021 @ 7:14am
Nov 15, 2021Videos of Mt Kessler Mountain Bike
trail: Western Myth
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Jun 18, 2021
trail: Egg Beater
8:21 |
106 |
Jun 16, 2017
trail: Egg Beater
4:46 |
38 |
Jun 16, 2017
trail: Egg Beater
0:45 |
16 |
Jun 16, 2017
trail: Crazy Mary
17:23 |
335 |
Jun 14, 2017
trail: Crazy Mary
10:52 |
1032 |
Oct 25, 2014
trail: Egg Beater
5:36 |
107 |
Oct 25, 2014
trail: Spellbound
46:23 |
366 |
Sep 27, 2020 , Fayetteville
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Up | Mar 27, 2023 @ 8:12am 2 days | Wet | bluemountainaut | ||
| Chinkapin Oak | Mar 27, 2023 @ 1:12am 3 days | Wet | bluemountainaut | ||
| Rock City | Mar 27, 2023 @ 1:12am 3 days | Variable | bluemountainaut | ||
| Fayetteville Traverse | Mar 27, 2023 @ 1:12am 3 days | Wet | bluemountainaut | ||
| Western Myth | Mar 22, 2023 @ 12:24am Mar 22, 2023 | Variable | bluemountainaut | ||
| Flight Training | Mar 6, 2023 @ 6:04pm Mar 6, 2023 | Variable | n72qMR | ||
| Fayetteville Traverse | Feb 28, 2023 @ 12:44am Feb 28, 2023 | Variable | charcharp | ||
| Serpentine | Feb 28, 2023 @ 12:44am Feb 28, 2023 | Ideal | charcharp | ||
| Egg Beater | Feb 28, 2023 @ 12:44am Feb 28, 2023 | Variable | charcharp | ||
| Last Call | Feb 20, 2023 @ 10:55pm Feb 20, 2023 | Wet | bluemountainaut |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | bluemountainaut | add | report | Saddle Up and 3 more | Mar 28, 2023 @ 5:17am 2 days |
| bluemountainaut | add | report | Chinkapin Oak and 1 more | Mar 23, 2023 @ 5:08am Mar 23, 2023 |
| judyojudy | wishlist | region | Mt Kessler | Mar 21, 2023 @ 7:44pm Mar 21, 2023 |
| SkyManatee | wishlist | trail | Flight Training | Mar 16, 2023 @ 12:31am Mar 16, 2023 |
| Arqluk | add | report | Chinkapin Oak | Mar 11, 2023 @ 2:57pm Mar 11, 2023 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Tree down on hairpin turn | Feb 8, 2023 @ 7:05am Feb 8, 2023 | ||
| trail | Has anyone tried to shuttle it from the dirt road? | Jan 31, 2023 @ 7:03pm Jan 31, 2023 | ||
| report | Typo, Egg Beater is Moderate. | Jan 1, 2023 @ 2:23pm Jan 1, 2023 | ||
 | trail | This has been added as a blue but signage on... | Sep 19, 2022 @ 11:16am Sep 19, 2022 | ||
| trail | Way gnarlier than I thought it would be,... | Aug 29, 2022 @ 10:34am Aug 29, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain | 7 | 8 | 14 | 2.4 km | |
| Markham Hill | 1 | 3 | 3 km | ||
| Mt Sequoyah Woods | 5 | 2 | 5.1 km | ||
| Lake Fayetteville | 2 | 8.5 km | |||
| Lake Wedington | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 11.4 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 | 27 | 32 miles | 2,470 ft | 10 miles | 604 ft | #1,190 | #637 | 65 | 570 | 5 | 3,961 | |
| E-Bike | 25 | 31 miles | 2,457 ft | 10 miles | 604 ft | #377 | #127 | 520 | 2 | 104 | ||
| Hike | 26 | 31 miles | 2,182 ft | 9 miles | 604 ft | #931 | #584 | 570 | 2 | 288 | ||
| Trail Running | 26 | 31 miles | 2,182 ft | 9 miles | 604 ft | #931 | #581 | 569 | 2 | 190 |
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