more stats
2,093 ft
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
1,151 ft
High Point
29 ft
Altitude change
1,094 ft
Altitude min
1,122 ft
Altitude start
1,152 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
21.6%
Grade min
886 ft
Distance climb
659 ft
Distance down
551 ft
Distance flat

Driftless Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bethel Horizon
    Dodgeville, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #224269 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,310 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Other
  • Land Owner
    Bethel Horizons

Surface hard packed, Steep downhill, gnarly berms.

Tags
Berms
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 59 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Driftless Drop Trail Reports

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Jul 31, 2026 @ 3:29pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 31, 2026
Mar 20, 2026 @ 10:33am (America/Chicago)
Mar 20, 2026
Tree down on upper trail close to Ridgetop
May 2, 2024 @ 1:01pm
May 2, 2024
May 1, 2024 @ 8:33pm
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Mar 19, 2024 @ 12:00pm
Mar 19, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Driftless Drop located?
      Driftless Drop is located in Bethel Horizon, Dodgeville, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Bethel Horizon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.04071, -90.1191.
      ▼ How hard is Driftless Drop?
      Driftless Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Driftless Drop?
      Driftless Drop has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,094 ft to 1,151 ft.
      ▼ Is Driftless Drop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Driftless Drop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Driftless Drop?
      Driftless Drop is 2,093 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Driftless Drop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Driftless Drop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Driftless Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Driftless Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Driftless Drop?
      Driftless Drop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 111 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 131 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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