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SaveWestminster 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 E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Adaptive Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often flowy. Scenery includes lakes, views and creeks. Common trail features include skinnies and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Hashawha Environmental Center / Union Mills, Wakefield Golf Course Trails and Westminster Pond.
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- Mountain Bike
75 trails
- E-Bike
76 trails
- Gravel Bike
33 trails
- Adaptive Bike
26 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
33 trails
- Horse
18 trails
- Hike
76 trails
- Trail Running
76 trails
Region Details
- 13
- 25
- 36
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Oct 21, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 76
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 75
- Trails E-Bike
- 76
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 33
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 26
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 33
- Trails Horse
- 18
- Trails Hike
- 76
- Trails Trail Running
- 76
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 34 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,065 ft
- Total Vertical
- 295 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 825 ft
- Reports
- 520
- Photos
- 194
- Completed Counter
- 3,176
Sub Regions
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Hashawha Environmental Center / Union Mills
- 18
- 36
- 1
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Wakefield Golf Course Trails
- 5
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Westminster Pond
- 2
Popular Westminster Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2,392 ft • 40 ft • 147 •
Boulevard Trail splits, the "upper section" continues along the old fire road while the lower section runs singletrack through the woods.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,450 ft • 84 ft • 122 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 84 ft blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,201 ft • 33 ft • 121 •
This is a short section that rides around the muddy stream crossings for Lower Trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 4,009 ft • 48 ft • 103 •
Nice flowing single-track that is down to the creek and back up to the main trail. One small stream / mud crossing, some roots, and a beautiful view.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,565 ft • 22 ft • 101 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,356 ft • 24 ft • 95 •
An old service road fallen into disuse. In most spots it "feels" like single track, but there's still some loose gravel from the old road. It has a nice flow to it and is more fun than staying on the fire roads.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 3,337 ft • 102 ft • 95 •
Old fire road through Union Mills from Saw Mill road to the upper ponds of Hashawha
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,165 ft • 0 ft • 79 •
This is part of the old Saw Mill road and has become an extension of the Mt. Laurel Trail.
Westminster Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 1,622 ft • 16 • Loop •
A hilly intermediate level route around the Hashawha Environmental Center and Union Mills trails....
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 776 ft • 5 • Loop •
A hilly intermediate route around the Hashawha Environmental Center and Union Mills trails. Approximately...
★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 365 ft • 5 • Loop •
This route uses the new family/kid friendly trails for a nice ride through the park.
5 miles • 643 ft • 5 •
This is a basic 5 mile route for casual riders. There is a mixture of connector singletrack trails that...
10 miles • 1,093 ft • 10 •
A punchy, yet fun 10 mile loop with lots of climbing, some water crossing, and a mixture of connector and...
5 miles • 643 ft • 5 • Loop •
Hill Yeah! 2024 Medium Route, singletrack and some access roads, moderate difficulty
Photos of Westminster Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Rogue One | Oct 21, 2026 @ 3:59pm (America/New_York) Oct 21, 2026 | Ideal | wingate | ||
| Mt. Laurel Trail | Oct 20, 2026 @ 6:01pm (America/New_York) Oct 20, 2026 | Ideal | wingate | ||
| Beech | Oct 15, 2026 @ 8:38am (America/New_York) Oct 15, 2026 | Unknown | masshoff | ||
| Cross | Sep 12, 2026 @ 3:57pm (America/New_York) Sep 12, 2026 | Unknown | Daniel27aMxx | ||
| Switchback Trail | Sep 6, 2026 @ 6:58am (America/New_York) Sep 6, 2026 | Unknown | called2ridemtb MORE-HEC | ||
| East Boulevard Trail | Sep 6, 2026 @ 6:54am (America/New_York) Sep 6, 2026 | Unknown | called2ridemtb MORE-HEC | ||
| Boulevard Trail | Sep 5, 2026 @ 3:41pm (America/New_York) Sep 5, 2026 | Variable | wingate | ||
| North South Trail (ext) | Sep 5, 2026 @ 3:36pm (America/New_York) Sep 5, 2026 | Ideal | wingate | ||
| North South trail | Sep 5, 2026 @ 3:36pm (America/New_York) Sep 5, 2026 | Ideal | wingate | ||
| Boulevard Trail | Sep 1, 2026 @ 7:04pm (America/New_York) Sep 1, 2026 | Unknown | dirt-mcgirt MORE-HEC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wingate | add | report | activity #106336583 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 12:59pm Oct 21, 2026 |
| wingate | comment | report | activity #106336540 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 12:58pm Oct 21, 2026 |
| wingate | add | report | activity #106318714 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 4:26am Oct 21, 2026 |
| wingate | add | report | activity #106289493 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 3:01pm Oct 20, 2026 |
| wingate | comment | report | activity #106267814 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 9:03am Oct 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Tree cleared, thanks Mark! | Oct 21, 2026 @ 12:58pm Oct 21, 2026 | ||
| report | tree cleared | Oct 20, 2026 @ 9:03am Oct 20, 2026 | ||
| report | tree cleared by Mark | Oct 9, 2026 @ 7:25pm Oct 9, 2026 | ||
| report | tree cleared by Mark | Oct 9, 2026 @ 7:24pm Oct 9, 2026 | ||
| report | Tree cleared 9/3 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 12:31pm Sep 5, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails14 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k5 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge3 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Completionist1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k5 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 | 75 | 34 miles | 4,026 ft | 13 miles | 295 ft | #4,768 | #20 | 184 | 520 | 23 | 3,782 | |
| E-Bike | 76 | 34 miles | 4,065 ft | 13 miles | 295 ft | #3,604 | #20 | 2 | 363 | 13 | 324 | |
| Gravel Bike | 33 | 15 miles | 1,240 ft | 6 miles | 262 ft | #2,658 | #7 | 11 | 12 | 20 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 26 | 14 miles | 1,024 ft | 5 miles | 262 ft | #3,845 | #10 | 104 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 33 | 21 miles | 2,474 ft | 8 miles | 295 ft | #2,052 | #5 | 7 | 199 | 9 | ||
| Horse | 18 | 5 miles | 381 ft | 2 miles | 226 ft | #3,006 | #18 | 85 | 13 | |||
| Hike | 76 | 34 miles | 4,065 ft | 13 miles | 295 ft | #5,829 | #26 | 1 | 518 | 15 | 239 | |
| Trail Running | 76 | 34 miles | 4,065 ft | 13 miles | 295 ft | #5,245 | #16 | 509 | 14 | 81 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 3,648 ft | 49 ft | 1,099 ft | 49 ft | 45 | 2 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 3,648 ft | 49 ft | 1,099 ft | 49 ft | 45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Westminster?
Westminster 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 Westminster?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Westminster are:
- Boulevard (Upper) (4.1/5)
- Lower Trail (4.1/5)
- Backbone Trail (4.1/5)
- Boundary Trail (4/5)
- Stream Trail (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Westminster?
There are 10 parking locations listed in Westminster. 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 Westminster?
The longest trail in Westminster is Wakefield Valley South Loop at 2.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Westminster?
The best hiking trails in Westminster are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Westminster?
The best trail running trails in Westminster are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Westminster?
Westminster has a total of 76 trails. Of those, 75 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Westminster to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Westminster?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Westminster is Hilltop Loop with 382 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Westminster?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Westminster is Hilltop Loop with 380 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Westminster?
Westminster supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Westminster?
The following bike services are available in Westminster:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Westminster?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Westminster is Connector with an average grade of 12.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Westminster?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Westminster. 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 Westminster?
Out of 54 trails:
- Clear / Green: 41
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Westminster?
Yes, Westminster supports e-bike riding. There are 75 trails in Westminster 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 Westminster?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Westminster are: View all mountain biking routes in Westminster.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Westminster?
The most popular Strava segments in Westminster are:
- Lower Trail South Bound (256 athletes)
- Junkyard Trail Downhill (248 athletes)
- Mt. Laurel Rise (243 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Westminster?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Westminster. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 41
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Westminster?
Yes, there are 25 accessible/adaptive trails in Westminster. View all adaptive trails in Westminster for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Westminster?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Westminster directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Westminster?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Westminster are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Westminster?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Westminster are:
- Boulevard (Upper) (5/5)
- Aviary Trail (3/5)
- Vista Trail (3/5)
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