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2.7 miles
Distance
145 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:36:34
Avg time
115 ft
Altitude change
602 ft
Altitude min
733 ft
Altitude max
602 ft
Altitude start
715 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-10.5%
Grade max
21.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,028 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:36:34
Avg time

Handcut Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Peninsula State Park
    Fish Creek, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 20 in Mountain Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Wisconsin DNR

This trail winds through old growth forest and across some open prairies via double track and single track. It can be ridden in both directions. More experienced riders can find little side hits and let off the brakes in some areas. You can use this trail to combine other trails in the area to do a large loop. Typically, this trail can be ridden in the wet.

Disclaimer

State Parks require a pass to ride these trails

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Handcut located?
      Handcut is located in Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Peninsula State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.13036, -87.23499.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Handcut?
      Handcut has 145 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 602 ft to 733 ft.
      ▼ Is Handcut a point to point trail?
      Handcut is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Handcut?
      Handcut is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Handcut?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Handcut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Handcut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Handcut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Handcut?
      The estimated time to ski Handcut is approximately 37 minutes. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Handcut?
      Handcut is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 84 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 90 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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