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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
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Activities Click to view
- Hike
76 trails
- Mountain Bike
69 trails
- Horse
58 trails
- Trail Running
24 trails
Region Details
- 59
- 3
- 6
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Aug 21, 2025Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 76
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 69
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 49
- Trails Horse
- 58
- Trails Hike
- 76
- Trails Trail Running
- 24
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 71 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 33 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,023 ft
- Total Vertical
- 428 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 777 ft
- Reports
- 14
- Photos
- 30
- Completed Counter
- 52
Sub Regions
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Kinkaid Lake
- 3
- 6
- 1
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Lake Murphysboro State Park
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Rock Hollow
Popular Murphysboro Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 297 ft • 23 •
This is without a doubt, one of the best bike trails in Southern Illinois and one of the most accessible from Carbondale. The trail leaves from the dam parking area and travels west along the southern shore of Lake Kinkaid. Although...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 236 ft • 10 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb blue. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 11 miles • 759 ft • 4 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,818 ft • 7 ft •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3,356 ft • 21 ft •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,904 ft • 65 ft •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,621 ft • 5 ft •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,818 ft • 62 ft •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
Photos of Murphysboro Mountain Bike
Videos of Murphysboro Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk Trail | Aug 21, 2025 @ 9:45am Aug 21, 2025 | Unknown | 300lbmtnbiker | ||
| Kinkaid Lake Trail | Aug 20, 2025 @ 10:15pm Aug 20, 2025 | Dry | 300lbmtnbiker | ||
| Kinkaid Lake Trail | Dec 5, 2024 @ 9:36am Dec 5, 2024 | Variable | GArnone SMBA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ltmcfarlane | wishlist | trail | activity #96603970 | Jun 9, 2026 @ 7:20am Jun 9, 2026 |
| GArnone | update | trail | activity #85699831 | Dec 18, 2025 @ 9:16am Dec 18, 2025 |
| GArnone | update | trail | activity #85189347 | Dec 5, 2025 @ 9:46am Dec 5, 2025 |
| GArnone | update | trail | activity #85188682 | Dec 5, 2025 @ 9:26am Dec 5, 2025 |
| GArnone | add | trail | activity #85062137 | Dec 2, 2025 @ 10:06am Dec 2, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | The last several hundred feet of this trail is... | Aug 20, 2025 @ 10:22pm Aug 20, 2025 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 69 | 63 miles | 5,991 ft | 29 miles | 430 ft | #10,780 | #56 | 29 | 14 | 79 | ||
| E-Bike | 3 | 5 miles | 217 ft | 2 miles | 322 ft | 2 | 3 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 49 | 36 miles | 3,842 ft | 17 miles | 417 ft | |||||||
| Horse | 58 | 54 miles | 5,417 ft | 25 miles | 427 ft | #1,175 | #18 | 6 | ||||
| Hike | 76 | 71 miles | 7,024 ft | 33 miles | 430 ft | #4,026 | #41 | 14 | 33 | |||
| Trail Running | 24 | 34 miles | 3,081 ft | 15 miles | 387 ft | #6,700 | #90 | 13 | 8 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 2 miles | 7 ft | 522 ft | 364 ft |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Murphysboro?
Murphysboro has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Murphysboro?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Murphysboro are:
- Kinkaid Lake Trail (4.2/5)
- Buttermilk Trail (0/5)
- Kinkaid Lake Trail (0/5)
- Kinkaid Wildlife Loop (0/5)
- Shoreline (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Murphysboro?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Murphysboro. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Murphysboro?
The longest trail in Murphysboro is Kinkaid Lake Trail at 11.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Murphysboro?
The best hiking trails in Murphysboro are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Murphysboro?
The best trail running trails in Murphysboro are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Murphysboro?
Murphysboro has a total of 76 trails. Of those, 69 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Murphysboro to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Murphysboro?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Murphysboro is Kinkaid Lake Trail with 759 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Murphysboro?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Murphysboro is Kinkaid Lake Trail with 811 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Murphysboro?
Murphysboro supports the following activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Murphysboro?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Murphysboro is Buttermilk Trail with an average grade of 3.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Murphysboro?
Out of 3 trails:
- Clear / Green: 1
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Murphysboro?
The most popular Strava segments in Murphysboro are:
- There's No Place Like Home (124 athletes)
- Kinkaid Dam Hill (47 athletes)
- Kink Out (42 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Murphysboro?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Murphysboro are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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