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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. 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
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- 5
- 24
Region Status
Open as of Sep 4, 2026Stats
- 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
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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
• 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.
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
Photos of Vanderbilt Mountain Bike
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| woodsbiker | update | poi | activity #103895853 and 4 more | Sep 15, 2026 @ 10:08pm Sep 15, 2026 |
| woodsbiker | add | photo | activity #103892214 and 2 more | Sep 15, 2026 @ 7:37pm Sep 15, 2026 |
| woodsbiker | add | poi | activity #103891317 and 1 more | Sep 15, 2026 @ 7:17pm Sep 15, 2026 |
| Ryand4aKJ5 | wishlist | region | activity #103602009 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 4:16am Sep 12, 2026 |
| JennelleKiaeURNzn | wishlist | route | activity #103144855 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 5:41pm Sep 5, 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 |
Local Badges
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10 Black Trails8 awarded -

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 | #3,050 | #1,082 | 85 | 161 | 3 | 359 | |
| Gravel Bike | 12 | 8 miles | 174 ft | 2 miles | 148 ft | #6,886 | #2,155 | 2 | ||||
| Horse | 26 | 38 miles | 1,302 ft | 11 miles | 299 ft | #1,004 | #594 | 39 | ||||
| Hike | 59 | 133 miles | 5,092 ft | 44 miles | 463 ft | #2,405 | #954 | 6 | 161 | 3 | 186 | |
| Trail Running | 58 | 109 miles | 4,032 ft | 36 miles | 440 ft | #2,609 | #769 | 161 | 3 | 7 | ||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 4,629 ft | 7 ft | 299 ft | 16 ft | #2,026 | #1,213 | 7 | 11 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 5 | 5 miles | 102 ft | 2 miles | 144 ft | #1,796 | #935 | 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)
- Section Four Lake Trail (4/5)
- High Country Pathway - To Lacrosee Road (4/5)
- Pigeon River Campground Connector (4/5)
- Shingle Mill Pathway (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 Towerman's Watch Pathway Old Fire Tower Loop 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
- Section Four Lake Trail
- High Country Pathway - To Lacrosee Road
- Pigeon River Campground Connector
- Shingle Mill Pathway
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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)
- Pickerel Lake Pathway (0/5)
- Shingle Mill Pathway 3/4 mile loop connector (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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