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764 ft
Distance
-74 ft
Descent
00:01:21
Avg time
-76 ft
Altitude change
998 ft
Altitude min
1,074 ft
Altitude max
1,074 ft
Altitude start
997 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
-3.3%
Grade min
689 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:01:21
Avg time

Drop Zone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Quarry Ridge Recreation Area
    Fitchburg, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #30777 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17996 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #330 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #76 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April-November
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    Fitchburg Parks

Drop Zone is an aggressive machine built downhill trail designed for the advanced rider. Features include a 35' bridge that passes over 'Bottoms Up" culminating in an 8' drop into a huge berm, to a hip jump, multiple berms, jumps and Permasmile

Tags
BermsBridgesDropsJumpsMachine-built

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 167 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 918 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Avg: 4.33 (12 votes)
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      Directions to drop-zone-43932 trailhead (43.005730, -89.476600)
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      Dec 8, 2015 @ 11:09pm
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      Mountain Biking Quarry Ridge Trails Madison...
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      0:49 | 275 | Aug 12, 2022 , Fitchburg
      youtuber Raw MTB: Drop Zone @ Quarry Ridge, Madison, WI
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      0:00 | 493 | May 29, 2022 , Fitchburg
      Dropping in on Drop Zone
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      0:03 | 315 | Jul 13, 2017 , Fitchburg
      Quarry Ridge Park/Quarry Park
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      3:08 | 408 | Jan 24, 2016 , Fitchburg

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Drop Zone located?
      Drop Zone is located in Quarry Ridge Recreation Area, Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Quarry Ridge Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.00573, -89.4766.
      ▼ How hard is Drop Zone?
      Drop Zone is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drop Zone?
      The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 998 ft to 1,074 ft.
      ▼ Is Drop Zone a point to point trail?
      Yes, Drop Zone is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Drop Zone?
      Drop Zone is 764 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drop Zone?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Drop Zone. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Drop Zone?
      Drop Zone is best visited during: April-November.
      ▼ How do I access Drop Zone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drop Zone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Drop Zone?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Drop Zone. The trail is 764 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Drop Zone?
      Drop Zone is a very popular trail. There have been 7,554 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18,539 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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