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SaveVanderbilt 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. Scenery includes lakes, views and creeks. Amenities include water sources and restrooms. Popular destinations include Pigeon River Country, High Country Pathway and Shingle Mill Pathway.
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- Mountain Bike
34 trails
- Horse
26 trails
- Hike
59 trails
- Trail Running
58 trails
- Snowshoe
2 trails
- Nordic Ski
5 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 5
- 24
Region Status
Open as of Sep 4, 2026
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
- 856
Sub Regions
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High Country Pathway
- 1
- 24
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Pigeon River Country
- 4
- 2
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Shingle Mill Pathway
- 3
Popular Vanderbilt Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 5 miles • 233 ft • 41 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 47 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 373 ft • 36 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 43 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 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 36 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 73 ft • 30 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 16 ft • 29 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 8 ft • 29 •
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.
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 89 ft • 28 •
Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 37 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 6 miles • 86 ft • 27 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 56 minutes to complete this trail.
Vanderbilt Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.4 • 75 miles • 2,881 ft • 15 • Loop •
IMBA EPIC trail for 2015 From beautiful hill top vistas to dark, cool cedar swamps and pine plantations,...
Photos of Vanderbilt Mountain Bike
Videos of Vanderbilt Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| High Country Pathway - Road 622 to Rouse Road | Sep 4, 2026 @ 6:20pm (America/Detroit) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | woodsbiker NMMBA-HCP | ||
| Clear Lake Connector | Aug 15, 2026 @ 2:32pm (America/Detroit) Aug 15, 2026 | Unknown | BlackbeardBen | ||
| High Country Pathway - Road 628 to Road 622 | Aug 14, 2026 @ 4:01pm (America/Detroit) Aug 14, 2026 | Unknown | BlackbeardBen | ||
| High Country Pathway - Rattlesnake Creek Road to Scenic Route 2 | Aug 14, 2026 @ 8:21am (America/Detroit) Aug 14, 2026 | Unknown | rickreich | ||
| Sturgeon Road to North End of Shingle Mill | Jun 23, 2026 @ 1:35pm (America/Detroit) Jun 23, 2026 | Ideal | JodiC | ||
| Town Corner Spur | Jul 20, 2025 @ 7:14pm Jul 20, 2025 | Unknown | woodsbiker NMMBA-HCP | ||
| Tomahawk Lake Spur | Jul 20, 2025 @ 7:09pm Jul 20, 2025 | Unknown | woodsbiker NMMBA-HCP | ||
| Round Lake Spur | Jul 20, 2025 @ 5:50am Jul 20, 2025 | Unknown | woodsbiker NMMBA-HCP | ||
| Duby Lake Spur | Jul 17, 2025 @ 8:45pm Jul 17, 2025 | Unknown | woodsbiker NMMBA-HCP | ||
| McLavey Lake Spur | Jul 17, 2025 @ 8:45pm Jul 17, 2025 | Unknown | woodsbiker NMMBA-HCP |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MinnesotaTopps | wishlist | route | activity #106793904 | Oct 29, 2026 @ 2:42am Oct 29, 2026 |
| Stichs | wishlist | region | activity #106183454 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 6:14pm Oct 18, 2026 |
| jesicabunker | wishlist | region | activity #106157652 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 12:34pm Oct 18, 2026 |
| Rider9119 | wishlist | route | activity #105677918 | Oct 11, 2026 @ 7:19am Oct 11, 2026 |
| QeJgZBVk | ridden | route | activity #105403381 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 7:19am Oct 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Thanks Ben for helping clear the trail! | Sep 4, 2026 @ 3:32pm Sep 4, 2026 | ||
| report | Kiqqhiqhhhqv jaqu | Jul 19, 2025 @ 10:08am Jul 19, 2025 | ||
| trail | Trail is cleared and in good shape. | May 23, 2024 @ 9:07am May 23, 2024 | ||
| trail | See | Oct 12, 2023 @ 4:37am Oct 12, 2023 | ||
| trail | Trail has been cleaned up and marked. Trail is... | Aug 9, 2022 @ 9:43am Aug 9, 2022 |
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Epic Ride Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge0 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge0 awarded
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 | 34 | 94 miles | 3,796 ft | 34 miles | 440 ft | #3,069 | #34 | 78 | 161 | 3 | 400 | |
| Gravel Bike | 12 | 8 miles | 174 ft | 2 miles | 148 ft | #6,886 | #2,155 | 4 | ||||
| Horse | 26 | 38 miles | 1,302 ft | 11 miles | 299 ft | #964 | #21 | 41 | ||||
| Hike | 59 | 133 miles | 5,092 ft | 44 miles | 463 ft | #1,570 | #19 | 13 | 161 | 3 | 211 | |
| Trail Running | 58 | 109 miles | 4,032 ft | 36 miles | 440 ft | #2,625 | #21 | 161 | 3 | 13 | ||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 4,629 ft | 7 ft | 299 ft | 16 ft | #2,026 | #99 | 7 | 11 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 5 | 5 miles | 102 ft | 2 miles | 144 ft | #1,802 | #71 | 7 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Vanderbilt?
Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Vanderbilt are:
- High Country Pathway - Rattlesnake Creek Road to Scenic Route 2 (4.1/5)
- High Country Pathway - To Lacrosee Road (4/5)
- Section Four Lake Trail (4/5)
- Pigeon River Campground Connector (4/5)
- High Country Pathway - To East Sturgeon Valley Road (0/5)
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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.
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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.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Vanderbilt?
The best hiking trails in Vanderbilt are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What activities are most popular in Vanderbilt?
Vanderbilt supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Vanderbilt?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Vanderbilt is Section Four Lake Trail with an average grade of 1.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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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.
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Are the trails open in Vanderbilt?
Out of 29 trails:
- Clear / Green: 29
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Vanderbilt?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Vanderbilt are: View all mountain biking routes in Vanderbilt.
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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)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Vanderbilt?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Vanderbilt are:
- High Country Pathway - Rattlesnake Creek Road to Scenic Route 2
- High Country Pathway - To Lacrosee Road
- Section Four Lake Trail
- Pigeon River Campground Connector
- High Country Pathway - To East Sturgeon Valley Road
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Vanderbilt?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Vanderbilt are:
- Sinkholes Pathway (0/5)
- Shingle Mill Pathway 3/4 Mile loop (0/5)
- Pickerel Lake Pathway (0/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Top of Rattlesnake Hill Viewpoint
- Witness Tree Dispersed Equestrian Campsite Camping
- Witness Tree Sight
- Hardwood Lake Dispersed Equestrian Campsite Camping
- Elk Hill Equestrian Group Camp Camping
- Pigeon Bridge State Forest Campground Camping
- Tomahawk Creek Flooding Campground - West Camping
- Tomahawk Lake Campground Camping
- Round Lake Campground Camping
- Pigeon River Country Headquarters Information
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