more stats
1,480 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:04:32
Avg time
43 ft
Altitude change
1,192 ft
Altitude min
1,238 ft
Altitude max
1,195 ft
Altitude start
1,237 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-3.3%
Grade max
9.1%
Grade min
823 ft
Distance climb
56 ft
Distance down
600 ft
Distance flat
00:04:32
Avg time

Fern Goblin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Powers Bluff County Park
    Arpin, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #30867 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60351 in E-Biking
    • #26751 in Snowshoeing
    • #16011 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #331 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #277 in E-Biking
    • #339 in Snowshoeing
    • #137 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Wood County Parks and Forestry

Named for the rare Goblin Fern (Botrychium mormo) found on Powers Bluff, Fern Goblin is a scenic single track connecting the west side trail hub with the north side field area.

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  • 12 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 18 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Fern Goblin Trail Reports

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Jun 21, 2026 @ 9:36pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 21, 2026
 Power Bluff single track is open for the dirt season. Check Trailbot for regular conditions updates/closures.
Nov 6, 2025 @ 9:00pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 6, 2025
Status here inaccurate. Please check Trailbot for current trail conditions:...
Nov 6, 2025 @ 8:55pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 6, 2025
Please visit Trailbot for conditions updates: https://trailbot.com/trails/friends-of-powers-bluff/powers-bluff-county-park
May 19, 2025 @ 1:33pm
May 19, 2025
 MTB trails open for dirt season
Dec 31, 2024 @ 11:38am
Dec 31, 2024
Open for frozen ground / groomed snow fat bike riding. Check TRAILBOT for conditions/closures.
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on Jun 21, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fern Goblin located?
      Fern Goblin is located in Powers Bluff County Park, Arpin, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Powers Bluff County Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.53862, -90.07719.
      ▼ How hard is Fern Goblin?
      Fern Goblin is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fern Goblin?
      Fern Goblin has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,192 ft to 1,238 ft.
      ▼ How long is Fern Goblin?
      Fern Goblin is 1,480 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fern Goblin?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Fern Goblin. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Fern Goblin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fern Goblin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fern Goblin?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Fern Goblin. The trail is 1,480 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fern Goblin?
      Fern Goblin is a moderately popular trail. There have been 80 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 132 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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