more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
00:13:07
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
1,709 ft
Altitude min
1,770 ft
Altitude max
1,752 ft
Altitude start
1,752 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade max
9.4%
Grade min
1,913 ft
Distance climb
2,064 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:13:07
Avg time

Gene Machine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    WinMan Trails
    Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 90 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    WinMan Trails

Gene Machine is a rippin' good time with decent sized jumps and drops. There are a few a/b lines to allow for all skill levels to push themselves and have fun. This trail involves plenty off pedaling but pays off with great build quality on it's features.

Gene machine is named after Gene Oestreich who has spent countless hours helping to form WinMan into what it is today See the full story here.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 103 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 314 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Gene Machine Trail Reports

Status:
on Jun 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Gene Machine at WinMan Trails
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      12:00 | 279 | Aug 17, 2022 , Manitowish Waters
      Gene Machine - First Black Line
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      0:04 | 67 | Oct 16, 2021 , Manitowish Waters
      Gene Machine Rock Drop
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      0:07 | 33 | Oct 16, 2021 , Manitowish Waters
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Northsupply Northsupply
      Stupid fun! Plan on doing multiple laps to check out all the optional lines.
      jlb77 jlb77
      Fun xc trail with optional lines. Full of drops and a couple of jumps.

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      • By alfotschTF Pro Winman & contributors
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