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      Vanderbilt trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing. Popular destinations include Pigeon River Country, High Country Pathway and Shingle Mill Pathway.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 4, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      59
      Trails Mountain Bike
      34
      Trails Gravel Bike
      12
      Trails Horse
      26
      Trails Hike
      59
      Trails Trail Running
      58
      Trails Snowshoe
      2
      Trails Nordic Ski
      5
      Total Distance
      133 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      44 miles
      Total Descent
      5,091 ft
      Total Vertical
      462 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,206 ft
      Reports
      161
      Photos
      91
      Completed Counter
      683
      Sub Regions

      Popular Vanderbilt Mountain Biking Trails

      55 0.0 4 miles 197 ft 36
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 45 minutes to complete this trail.
      90 0.0 5 miles 233 ft 30
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 59 minutes to complete this trail.
      80 5.0 3 miles 370 ft 26
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 39 minutes to complete this trail.
      100 0.0 2 miles 73 ft 25
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
      40 4.0 2 miles 179 ft 24
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail.
      80 0.0 1 mile 16 ft 23
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
      70 0.0 1 mile 8 ft 23
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
      60 0.0 3,770 ft 14 ft 22
      Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Vanderbilt Mountain Bike Routes

      4.4 75 miles 2,874 ft 15 Loop
      IMBA EPIC trail for 2015 From beautiful hill top vistas to dark, cool cedar swamps and pine plantations,...
      25 miles 1,294 ft 2 Point to Point
      The Big Wild Race Course - Short
      76 miles 3,153 ft 13
      Race course for The Big Wild

      Photos of Vanderbilt Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Vanderbilt Mountain Bike

      First Attempt at Bikepack Style Exploring the...
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      17:28 | 679 | Aug 24, 2019

      Recent Trail Reports

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      woodsbikerupdatepoiactivity #103895853 and 4 more
      Sep 15, 2026 @ 10:08pm
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      woodsbikeraddphotoactivity #103892214 and 2 more
      Sep 15, 2026 @ 7:37pm
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      Sep 12, 2026 @ 4:16am
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      Sep 5, 2026 @ 5:41pm
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      Recent Comments

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      woodsbikerreportClear Lake ConnectorThanks Ben for helping clear the trail!
      Sep 4, 2026 @ 3:32pm
      Sep 4, 2026
      bschulzreportHigh Country Pathway - South Black River Road to Road 634Kiqqhiqhhhqv jaqu
      Jul 19, 2025 @ 10:08am
      Jul 19, 2025
      woodsbikertrailHigh Country Pathway - To Lacrosee RoadTrail is cleared and in good shape.
      May 23, 2024 @ 9:07am
      May 23, 2024
      twofish313trailSinkholes PathwaySee
      Oct 12, 2023 @ 4:37am
      Oct 12, 2023
      woodsbikertrailHigh Country Pathway - South Black River Road to Road 634Trail has been cleaned up and marked. Trail is...
      Aug 9, 2022 @ 9:43am
      Aug 9, 2022

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike3494 miles3,796 ft34 miles440 ft
      #3,050#1,082851613359
      Gravel Bike128 miles174 ft2 miles148 ft
      #6,886#2,1552
      Horse2638 miles1,302 ft11 miles299 ft
      #1,004#59439
      Hike59133 miles5,092 ft44 miles463 ft
      #2,405#95461613186
      Trail Running58109 miles4,032 ft36 miles440 ft
      #2,609#76916137
      Snowshoe24,629 ft7 ft299 ft16 ft
      #2,026#1,213711
      Nordic Ski55 miles102 ft2 miles144 ft
      #1,796#93571

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Vanderbilt?
      Vanderbilt has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Vanderbilt?
      Where can I park to ride in Vanderbilt?
      There are 6 parking locations listed in Vanderbilt. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      What is the longest trail in Vanderbilt?
      The longest trail in Vanderbilt is High Country Pathway - From Scenic Road 2 at 8.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Vanderbilt?
      How many trails are in Vanderbilt?
      Vanderbilt has a total of 59 trails. Of those, 34 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Vanderbilt to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Vanderbilt?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Vanderbilt is High Country Pathway - From Scenic Road 2 with 580 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Vanderbilt?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Vanderbilt is High Country Pathway - From Scenic Road 2 with 406 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Vanderbilt?
      Vanderbilt supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Vanderbilt?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Vanderbilt is Towerman's Watch Pathway Old Fire Tower Loop with an average grade of 1.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Vanderbilt?
      Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Vanderbilt. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      Are the trails open in Vanderbilt?
      Out of 29 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 29
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Vanderbilt?
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Vanderbilt?
      The most popular Strava segments in Vanderbilt are:
      • Riv Rip (250 athletes)
      • Shingle warm up (173 athletes)
      • Rattlesnake Climb (79 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Vanderbilt.
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Vanderbilt?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Vanderbilt are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Vanderbilt.

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