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SaveThree Forks 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 Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Winter Fat Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes meadows, ridgelines and views. Common trail features include rock gardens, berms and rock slabs. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Copper City and Headwaters.
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- Mountain Bike
41 trails
- E-Bike
14 trails
- Adaptive Bike
12 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
18 trails
- Horse
14 trails
- Hike
39 trails
- Trail Running
39 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
14 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
14 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 31, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 41
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 41
- Trails E-Bike
- 14
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 23
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 12
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 18
- Trails Horse
- 14
- Trails Hike
- 39
- Trails Trail Running
- 39
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 14
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 14
- Total Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,738 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,477 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,517 ft
- Reports
- 1,108
- Photos
- 148
- Completed Counter
- 12,952
Sub Regions
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Copper City
- 2
- 9
- 4
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Headwaters
- 7
- 5
Popular Three Forks Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 4,665 ft • 53 ft • 1,486 •
This is seamless with High Ore. The segment shown here connects Green Eagle loop and the bottom of Never Sweat/access rd.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 547 ft • 1,465 •
Bi-directional, but definitely the best way to climb to the ridge. There's a fun rock face alternate line that can be ridden both ways. The main trail is obvious and quite popular. Switchbacks start off easy and increase in difficulty...
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 56 ft • 1,446 •
North half of the first loop built at Copper City. Low angle trail, wide singletrack through sagebrush and grassland. Brand new fall of 2017!
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 220 ft • 1,288 •
South half of the beginner loop, or the scenic route to connect to future trails. Wide singletrack, low angle trail through sagebrush and grassland. Excellent visibility, but expect other recreationists from either direction.
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 190 ft • 1,009 •
Singletrack with a variety of technical but reasonable rocky patches and smooth soil where it exists. South to north there is some anaerobic climbing involved for a few quick moments. North to south is the easier way. The parking lot is...
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 3,711 ft • 36 ft • 820 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 36 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 342 ft • 652 •
High Ore mostly follows the ridge to the north boundary where BLM meets private land. Generally gradual, only a few short bursts of energy needed to climb in either direction.
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 5,253 ft • 0 ft • 617 •
Steep, downhill directional trail. Has some tough rocky features, but easier switchbacks compared to Never Sweat. Crossing the gully and to the bottom is smoother. Fun, steep sides to the gully.
Three Forks Mountain Bike Routes
21 miles • 3,526 ft • 12 •
21 mile route at Copper City to cover most of the trail system
★ 2.0 • 19 miles • 3,079 ft • 29 •
This is a big day! Enjoy the full boundary of Copper City. Lots of up, lots of down, and a hike-a-bike in...
Photos of Three Forks Mountain Bike
Videos of Three Forks Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Neversweat | Aug 31, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/Denver) Aug 31, 2026 | Dry | DinsmoreBailey SWMMBA | ||
| Merry Widow | Aug 29, 2026 @ 11:56am (America/Denver) Aug 29, 2026 | Unknown | Readytj | ||
| Green Eagle South | Mar 1, 2026 @ 12:53pm (America/Boise) Mar 1, 2026 | Ideal | iwongtftest3 | ||
| Green Eagle North | Mar 1, 2026 @ 12:53pm (America/Boise) Mar 1, 2026 | Ideal | iwongtftest3 | ||
| Lower High Ore | Jun 25, 2026 @ 12:43pm (America/Boise) Jun 25, 2026 | Ideal | marebearrr | ||
| High Ore Connector | Jun 25, 2026 @ 12:43pm (America/Boise) Jun 25, 2026 | Ideal | marebearrr | ||
| Upper High Ore | Apr 27, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 27, 2026 | Ideal | makblank | ||
| Ridgeline Road | Apr 27, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 27, 2026 | Ideal | makblank | ||
| Boss Tweed (Descent) | Apr 27, 2026 @ 9:21am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 27, 2026 | Ideal | makblank | ||
| Frying Pan Basin Road | Apr 27, 2026 @ 9:21am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 27, 2026 | Ideal | makblank |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Frankie3lGKU | wishlist | trail | activity #104811240 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 5:15pm Sep 28, 2026 |
| Pjtabaka | wishlist | trail | activity #104333113 | Sep 21, 2026 @ 10:50pm Sep 21, 2026 |
| EmileeGLN3Cs | wishlist | trail | activity #103152755 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 9:43pm Sep 5, 2026 |
| DinsmoreBailey | add | report | activity #102762947 | Aug 31, 2026 @ 10:12am Aug 31, 2026 |
| Readytj | add | report | activity #102607061 and 1 more | Aug 29, 2026 @ 10:53am Aug 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Upper part is veryyy steep and loose with rock... | Jun 25, 2026 @ 2:28pm Jun 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Upper part is veryyy steep and loose with rock... | Jun 25, 2026 @ 2:28pm Jun 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Anyone ridden this of late (Feb 12, 2026).... | Feb 12, 2026 @ 9:55am Feb 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | some rocks up top nothing major, ripping fun... | Nov 3, 2025 @ 8:21pm Nov 3, 2025 | ||
| report | “Snow cover inadequate” is a description... | Apr 8, 2024 @ 2:03pm Apr 8, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Green Eagle Ripper161 awarded -
Green Eagle Scavenger Hunt3 awarded -
Neversweat sub 5:0032 awarded -
Completionist13 awarded -
Top 10 Trails58 awarded -
Copper City Completionist2 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Copper City Test Pit | skill park | Three Forks |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 41 | 41 miles | 5,738 ft | 19 miles | 1,476 ft | #2,011 | #23 | 147 | 1,108 | 9 | 8,415 | |
| E-Bike | 14 | 6 miles | 643 ft | 3 miles | 801 ft | #7,017 | #53 | 701 | 72 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 23 | 19 miles | 807 ft | 7 miles | 1,371 ft | #724 | #396 | 11 | 18 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 12 | 18 miles | 833 ft | 6 miles | 1,099 ft | #3,138 | #31 | 408 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 18 | 26 miles | 2,277 ft | 9 miles | 1,368 ft | #1,681 | #30 | 535 | ||||
| Horse | 14 | 6 miles | 643 ft | 3 miles | 801 ft | #2,330 | #60 | 377 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 39 | 40 miles | 4,616 ft | 17 miles | 1,476 ft | #5,617 | #60 | 1,045 | 255 | |||
| Trail Running | 39 | 40 miles | 4,616 ft | 17 miles | 1,476 ft | #5,008 | #57 | 1,045 | 117 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 14 | 6 miles | 643 ft | 3 miles | 801 ft | #1,160 | #44 | 377 | 2 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 14 | 6 miles | 643 ft | 3 miles | 801 ft | #880 | #38 | 377 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Three Forks?
Three Forks has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Three Forks?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Three Forks are:
- South Mother Lode (Lower) (4.5/5)
- Mother Lode North (4.4/5)
- Green Eagle North (4.3/5)
- Merry Widow (4.2/5)
- Boss Tweed (Descent) (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Three Forks?
There are 8 parking locations listed in Three Forks. 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 Three Forks?
The longest trail in Three Forks is Headwaters Trail System at 4.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Three Forks?
The best hiking trails in Three Forks are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Three Forks?
The best trail running trails in Three Forks are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Three Forks?
Three Forks has a total of 41 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Three Forks to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Three Forks?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Three Forks is Lower High Ore with 547 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Three Forks?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Three Forks is Destroying Angel with 814 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Three Forks?
Three Forks supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Three Forks?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Three Forks is Lower High Ore with an average grade of 5.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Three Forks?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Three Forks. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Three Forks?
Out of 34 trails:
- Clear / Green: 20
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 12
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Three Forks?
Yes, Three Forks supports e-bike riding. There are 15 trails in Three Forks 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 Three Forks?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Three Forks are: View all mountain biking routes in Three Forks.
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What is the highest summit in Three Forks?
The highest summit in Three Forks is Big Mountain at 6,070 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Three Forks?
The most popular Strava segments in Three Forks are:
- High Ore Climb - Part 1 (4,127 athletes)
- Green Eagle Down (3,864 athletes)
- C C C (3,266 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Three Forks?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Three Forks. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 20
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 12
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Three Forks?
Yes, there are 12 accessible/adaptive trails in Three Forks. View all adaptive trails in Three Forks for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Three Forks?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Three Forks are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Three Forks?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Three Forks are:
- Green Eagle North (4.4/5)
- Green Eagle South (4.2/5)
- Headwaters Trail System (4/5)
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