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      Scott County trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking and E-Biking. Popular destinations include Davenport, Sunderbruch Park and Scott County Park.
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      47
      Trails Mountain Bike
      42
      Trails E-Bike
      9
      Trails Gravel Bike
      8
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      5
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      6
      Trails Hike
      46
      Trails Trail Running
      45
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Total Distance
      52 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      10 miles
      Total Descent
      2,651 ft
      Total Vertical
      235 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      784 ft
      Reports
      520
      Photos
      179
      Completed Counter
      5,498

      Popular Scott County Mountain Biking Trails

      75 5.0 1,171 ft 0 ft 230
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features drop. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      85 3.5 974 ft 65 ft 226
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used uphill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 65 ft blue climb. It features ladder bridge. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      70 3.7 1,240 ft 32 ft 219
      Popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, drop, jump and gap jump. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      70 0.0 1,552 ft 36 ft 208
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      100 3.0 692 ft 21 ft 207
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 21 ft blue climb. It features drop, log ride and skinny. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      80 4.0 4,892 ft 115 ft 207
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      60 3.7 2,395 ft 53 ft 202
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 53 ft blue climb. It features berm and bridge. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      95 4.0 1,798 ft 49 ft 202
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Past Week
      • 36 rides

      Scott County Mountain Bike Routes

      5 miles 479 ft 13
      My route cause I'm not big on the long black trail with the insane climb out
      5.0 1 mile 130 ft 0 Loop
      Downhill run with climb back to top.
      3 miles 174 ft 3
      This starts in the parking lot and combines the 2 beginner trails to create larger beginner loop.
      3 miles 324 ft 9 Race
      FORC-Side Beginner Race Loop
      3 miles 315 ft 10 Loop Race
      2026 FORC-Side Thrill Ride Beginner Lap
      6 miles 557 ft 15 Loop Race
      FORC-Side Thrill Ride Short & Long Course Loop

      Photos of Scott County Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Scott County Mountain Bike

      Jump Line Run
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      trail: Jump Line
      0:52 | 574 | Dec 14, 2014
      Palos 2013 05 09
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      trail: Palos
      0:22 | 153 | Dec 2, 2013
      Rock Cut Trail Crew Wednesday Ride Night
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      trail: Rock Cut
      10:41 | 231 | Aug 19, 2013
      Scott County Park MTB trail - 'ScoCoPa'
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      trail: ScoCoPa
      11:04 | 46 | Nov 18, 2025 , Park View
      Scott County Park MTB trail - 'Park View'
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      trail: Park View
      19:33 | 40 | Nov 18, 2025 , Park View
      Scott County Park MTB trail - 'Bad Neighborhood'
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      2:01 | 45 | Nov 17, 2025 , Park View
      Scott County Park MTB trail - 'Skylz Loop'
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      trail: Skylz Loop
      5:05 | 48 | Nov 17, 2025 , Park View
      Scott County Park MTB trail - 'Jumbo'
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      trail: Jumbo
      5:11 | 53 | Nov 17, 2025 , Park View

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      FathermarkreportJubileeIgnore meant LT
      Nov 8, 2024 @ 2:33pm
      Nov 8, 2024
      FathermarkreportLoud ThunderTree just cleared
      Nov 8, 2024 @ 2:20pm
      Nov 8, 2024
      TylerboztrailEldridge Rail TrailThis trail can be ridden both directions. The...
      Aug 13, 2024 @ 5:39pm
      Aug 13, 2024
      FathermarkreportJubileePartially cleared. Caution after dirt berm...
      Jun 8, 2024 @ 5:25am
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      squirrel84reportLoud ThunderBroke board on small ladder bridge
      Mar 31, 2024 @ 1:39pm
      Mar 31, 2024

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike4250 miles2,339 ft9 miles236 ft
      17252067,542
      E-Bike925 miles525 ft4 miles226 ft
      4491303
      Gravel Bike823 miles413 ft4 miles230 ft
      4157
      Adaptive Bike511 miles171 ft1 mile180 ft
      161
      Winter Fat Bike617 miles148 ft2 miles236 ft
      6
      Hike4650 miles2,651 ft10 miles236 ft
      7516201
      Trail Running4549 miles2,644 ft10 miles236 ft
      516134
      Dirtbike/Moto1210 ft7 ft89 ft10 ft
      1592

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Scott County?
      Scott County has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Scott County?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Scott County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      What is the longest trail in Scott County?
      The longest trail in Scott County is Riverfront Trail at 5.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Scott County?
      What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Scott County?
      How many trails are in Scott County?
      Scott County has a total of 47 trails. Of those, 42 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Scott County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Scott County?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Scott County is Cannon Loop with 239 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Scott County?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Scott County is Cannon Loop with 241 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Scott County?
      Scott County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What bike services are there in Scott County?
      The following bike services are available in Scott County:
      • Bike Shop (1)
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Scott County directory for details.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Scott County?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Scott County is Kickapoo Up with an average grade of 6.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      What trails have the biggest jumps in Scott County?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Scott County are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      Are the trails open in Scott County?
      The overall region status for Scott County is Clear / Green. Out of 35 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 32
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      Can I ride an ebike in Scott County?
      Yes, Scott County supports e-bike riding. There are 6 trails in Scott County that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Scott County?
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Scott County?
      The most popular Strava segments in Scott County are:
      • Riv_MRT_2_Bellingham (2,829 athletes)
      • Devel's Glen to Hilltop (2,781 athletes)
      • Riverdale quick shot (2,777 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Scott County.
      What trails are closed in Scott County?
      There are currently 1 closed trails in Scott County. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 32
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 1
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      Are there local clubs or events in Scott County?
      There are 1 upcoming events in Scott County. View upcoming events. There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Scott County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Scott County?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Scott County?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Scott County are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Scott County.
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