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      Williams 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, Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback, Winter Fat Biking, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Adaptive Biking and Snowshoeing. Trails here are often faint trail, hike-a-bike in places and rocky. Scenery includes lakes, meadows and canyons. Common trail features include skinnies. Many trails are family friendly.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Sep 24, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      83
      Trails Mountain Bike
      82
      Trails E-Bike
      52
      Trails Gravel Bike
      55
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      19
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      57
      Trails Horse
      59
      Trails Hike
      81
      Trails Trail Running
      80
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      46
      Trails Observed Trials
      2
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      46
      Trails Snowshoe
      3
      Total Distance
      238 miles
      Total Descent
      15,587 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,689 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      9,259 ft
      Reports
      38
      Photos
      81
      Completed Counter
      960

      Popular Williams Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 3.3 • 4 miles • 1,720 ft • 49 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 1,720 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 hour5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 4.2 • 6 miles • 507 ft • 48 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 507 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 2 hours13 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,267 ft • 0 ft • 35 • • hike
      This is a connector to the Clover Spring Trail. Easy to navigate and well marked.
      • 95 ★ 3.6 • 4 miles • 21 ft • 33 •
      This trail starts in ponderosa pine and oak thickets. As it crosses West Cataract Creek, it goes through stands of aspen and fir carpeted by a dense ground cover of ferns, Oregon grape and Arizona wild rose. At several places on the...
      • 60 ★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 696 ft • 22 •
      Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 696 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 1 hour48 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 4.0 • 4,915 ft • 37 ft • 22 • • hike
      Moderate challenging trail that takes you to the Clover Springs. It will connect up with Clover Springs Trail and can connect up Bill Williams Trail and City Link Trail, Best to access this trail from the Ranger Station via Williams...
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 119 ft • 21 •
      Very rocky
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 3 ft • 20 •
      Popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 3 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Past Week
      • 2 rides

      Williams Mountain Bike Routes

      2 miles • 166 ft • 1 • Loop •
      28 miles • 2,350 ft • 1 • Loop •
      Man Vs Mountain Group ride 2017
      2 miles • 298 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
      9 miles • 2,034 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
      8 miles • 2,415 ft • 2 • Out & Back •
      7 miles • 454 ft • 10 • Loop •
      This is the easier loop of the Spring Valley Trails. There are some portions that can be difficult to...

      Photos of Williams Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Williams Mountain Bike

      Benham trail
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      10:03 | 521 | Jun 29, 2019
      Rim
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      0:45 | 212 | Jun 19, 2019
      benhamn 1st segment 901
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      9:32 | 570 | Jul 13, 2019 , Williams
      Benhman downhill 3 segment
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      6:24 | 479 | Jul 13, 2019 , Williams

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Bill Williams
      Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:50am (America/Phoenix)
      Aug 25, 2026
      Ideal Two down trees- one up high, one on lower...mtbleigh
      Benham Trail
      Sep 17, 2025 @ 5:28pm (America/Vancouver)
      Sep 17, 2025
      DryVery dry and loose, little overgrown but...nicbikes
      Williams reservoir loop
      Jul 27, 2024 @ 2:37am
      Jul 27, 2024
      VariableThe trail near the City Reservoir is not...Mechead
      South Sycamore Rim
      May 28, 2024 @ 3:31pm
      May 28, 2024
      DryHike Dozens of downed trees throughout hike....Ghostrydr
      Buckskinner Trail
      Aug 20, 2023 @ 4:16am
      Aug 20, 2023
      VariableHike wharding
      Spring Valley Trail
      May 15, 2023 @ 7:20pm
      May 15, 2023
      Dry Severe Blow-down near the pass, severe...mmallozzi
      Sycamore Rim North
      Jun 13, 2022 @ 1:34pm
      Jun 13, 2022
      DrySome downed trees with bybass trails...Jetlite
      Dow Spring Trailhead Access
      Jun 3, 2022 @ 10:38pm
      Jun 3, 2022
      UnknownSolerider
      Davenport Hill
      Mar 26, 2022 @ 8:29am
      Mar 26, 2022
      VariableHike Snow and ice near the top on the trail.SoonerBikeNut
      Jawbone Meadow
      Oct 30, 2021 @ 4:18pm
      Oct 30, 2021
      UnknownCould not find this trail. There was...Jam3056

      Activity Feed

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      Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:50am
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      Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:48am
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      mcaudlecommenttrailactivity #99965741 and 1 more
      Jul 25, 2026 @ 7:39am
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      Jimmybarbosaaddreportactivity #98045516
      Jun 28, 2026 @ 10:33pm
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      AshleyMTNjBZwishlisttrailactivity #97924152 and 1 more
      Jun 27, 2026 @ 11:45am
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      Recent Comments

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      mtbleightrailBill WilliamsExceeded my expectations. I would rate this as...
      Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:48am
      Aug 25, 2026
      mcaudletrailGenesis DHA nice smaller option in the Bill Williams...
      Jul 25, 2026 @ 7:49am
      Jul 25, 2026
      mcaudletrailBill WilliamsThis is a burly, steep, rocky, technical...
      Jul 25, 2026 @ 7:39am
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      mcaudletrailBill WilliamsThis is a burly, steep, rocky, technical...
      Jul 25, 2026 @ 7:33am
      Jul 25, 2026
      PoohertrailCity Link TrailNice trail down with less obstacles requiring...
      Apr 30, 2026 @ 10:53am
      Apr 30, 2026

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike82238 miles15,456 ft88 miles4,688 ft
      #1,427#255937111,432
      E-Bike52166 miles5,623 ft55 miles2,726 ft
      #1,185#17152115
      Gravel Bike55190 miles7,434 ft64 miles4,409 ft
      #365#1014
      Adaptive Bike1994 miles3,031 ft28 miles3,179 ft
      #1,102#9
      Winter Fat Bike57175 miles7,579 ft59 miles4,409 ft
      #104#231
      Horse59174 miles7,877 ft64 miles3,307 ft
      #186#136313
      Hike81238 miles15,531 ft88 miles4,688 ft
      #764#20223712570
      Trail Running80235 miles15,052 ft86 miles4,688 ft
      #760#1636986
      Dirtbike/Moto46160 miles5,469 ft54 miles2,726 ft
      #193#10228
      Observed Trials24 miles92 ft1 mile443 ft
      ATV/ORV/OHV46165 miles5,666 ft54 miles4,409 ft
      #97#7317
      Snowshoe36 miles2,805 ft5 miles2,448 ft
      #1,296#4715

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Williams?
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Williams?
      There are 4 parking locations listed in Williams. 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 Williams?
      The longest trail in Williams is bixler to bill williams loop at 10.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Williams?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Williams?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Williams?
      ▼ How many trails are in Williams?
      Williams has a total of 83 trails. Of those, 82 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Williams to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Williams?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Williams is Benham Trail with 1,720 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Williams?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Williams is Bill Williams with 2,383 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Williams?
      Williams supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Williams?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Williams is Dude Mountain with an average grade of 9.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Williams?
      The overall region status for Williams is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 19 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 12
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 4
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Williams?
      Yes, Williams supports e-bike riding. There are 51 trails in Williams that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Williams?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Williams?
      The highest summit in Williams is Government Hill at 8,419 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Williams?
      The most popular Strava segments in Williams are:
      • Beginning of Genie to dam (640 athletes)
      • Fire Road 354 Climb (324 athletes)
      • Sycamore Rim Trail (190 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Williams.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Williams?
      Yes, there are 19 accessible/adaptive trails in Williams. View all adaptive trails in Williams for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Williams?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Williams?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Williams are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Williams.
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