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      Vientiane trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Winter Fat Biking and Dirtbiking. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes swimming spots and ridgelines. Common trail features include rock gardens and rock slabs.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Nov 30, 2025

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      8
      Trails Mountain Bike
      8
      Trails E-Bike
      8
      Trails Gravel Bike
      1
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      5
      Trails Hike
      8
      Trails Trail Running
      8
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      5
      Trails Observed Trials
      3
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Total Distance
      18 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      9 miles
      Total Descent
      3,613 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,121 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,709 ft
      Reports
      5
      Photos
      2
      Completed Counter
      28

      Popular Vientiane Mountain Biking Trails

      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 4 •
      Classic slickrock singletrack descent with some dirt sections. Fine during rainy season. Very nice swimming holes at the bottom with local handmade infinity pools.
      • 5 ★ 3.5 • 4,081 ft • 3 ft • 4 •
      Short technical trail, mix of slick rock single track and forest single track. Fastest trail connection between the large temple complex and the swimming holes.
      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 955 ft • 4 •
      This slick rock trail is the usual climbing route for mountain bikes (easiest way up the mountain) but could be a good fast descent as well. The trail can get extremely hot in the sun due to lack of shade and the baking effect of the...
      • 5 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 254 ft • 4 •
      Fast mostly slick rock descent. Trail gpx includes the access climb to get to the descent. This climb is technical single track and can get overgrown with bamboo like almost all jungle trails in Laos. Fine during rainy season but some...
      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 3 ft • 3 •
      This is a classic out and back ridgeline singletrack located in a relatively cool pine forest above the jungle below. It is rideable up but not everything will be rideable. There are a few technical downhill sections that will challenge...
      • 5 ★ 3.0 • 1,266 ft • 0 ft • 3 •
      Fun little technical downhill connector
      • 5 ★ 2.0 • 5 miles • 1,878 ft • 2 •
      The Phou Khao Khaouy Trail is sometimes a graded dirt road and sometimes an eroded wide track with a single path often used by local villagers on their motorcycles. The PKK Trail also continues around the reservoir. The PKK trail can be...
      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 2 •
      If you like slow speed technical mountain bike trails with a religious flavor and a lot of character, and are attracted to suffering, this is your trail. This is a very technical trail in the woods, with some good rock faces and rock...

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      Photos of Vientiane Mountain Bike

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      Jul 24, 2020 @ 11:31pm
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      Aug 1, 2020 @ 6:19am
      Aug 1, 2020

      Videos of Vientiane Mountain Bike

      Lao Singletrack - St George trail - headcam - 2020
      mtb
      4:07 | 448 | Jul 17, 2020 , Vientiane

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Saint George
      Aug 1, 2020 @ 6:19am
      Aug 1, 2020
      DryObserved Trials Russcarrigg
      Hammer and Cycle
      Aug 1, 2020 @ 6:18am
      Aug 1, 2020
      DryObserved Trials Russcarrigg
      Sacred trail
      Jul 25, 2020 @ 5:48pm
      Jul 25, 2020
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      Jan 20, 2024 @ 9:04pm
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      Familleqcaf3Awishlisttrailactivity #48391832 and 1 more
      Jan 20, 2024 @ 6:22am
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      stiffordcheckintrailactivity #11896121
      Aug 2, 2020 @ 10:42pm
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      Russcarriggaddreportactivity #11833731 and 1 more
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      Jul 25, 2020 @ 5:48pm
      Jul 25, 2020

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike818 miles3,612 ft9 miles3,120 ft
      #3,983#11568
      E-Bike818 miles3,612 ft9 miles3,120 ft
      #1,663#154
      Gravel Bike15 miles56 ft2,487 ft1,831 ft
      1
      Winter Fat Bike511 miles2,605 ft7 miles3,120 ft
      #362#15
      Hike818 miles3,612 ft9 miles3,120 ft
      #2,538#157
      Trail Running818 miles3,612 ft9 miles3,120 ft
      #1,983#15
      Dirtbike/Moto512 miles1,503 ft4 miles1,975 ft
      #372#15
      Observed Trials37 miles1,657 ft4 miles3,041 ft
      153
      ATV/ORV/OHV15 miles56 ft2,487 ft1,831 ft

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Vientiane?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Vientiane are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Vientiane?
      Check the Vientiane trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Vientiane?
      The longest trail in Vientiane is PKK Trail 1 at 4.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Vientiane?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Vientiane?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Vientiane?
      The best dirtbiking trails in Vientiane are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
      ▼ How many trails are in Vientiane?
      Vientiane has a total of 8 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Vientiane to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Vientiane?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Vientiane is PKK Trail 1 with 1,878 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Vientiane?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Vientiane is PKK Trail and lookout with 1,157 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Vientiane?
      Vientiane supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Vientiane?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Vientiane is PKK Trail 1 with an average grade of 7.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Vientiane?
      The overall region status for Vientiane is Clear / Green. Out of 3 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 3
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Vientiane?
      Yes, Vientiane supports e-bike riding. There are 8 trails in Vientiane that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Vientiane?
      The highest summit in Vientiane is ພູເບຍ at 9,088 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Vientiane?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Vientiane?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Vientiane are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Vientiane.
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