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14.5 miles
Distance
599 ft
Climb
-609 ft
Descent
02:43:31
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
1,676 ft
Altitude min
1,760 ft
Altitude max
1,715 ft
Altitude start
1,706 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-16.6%
Grade max
18.2%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
02:43:31
Avg time
Hidden Lakes Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaButternut Lake
Hiles, Wisconsin -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Nordic Skiing
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Global Ranking#81700 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #215627 in Trail Running
- #206796 in Hiking
- #4085 in Snowshoeing
- #17003 in Nordic Skiing
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State Ranking#617 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
- #1,464 in Trail Running
- #1,620 in Hiking
- #62 in Snowshoeing
- #534 in Nordic Skiing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerUSFS - hequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
You'll enjoy the changing scenery on the Hidden Lakes Trail and riding past the pristine lakes. Much of the Hidden Lakes Trail can be ridden by those with growing mountain biking skills. But there are sections containing roots, rocks, and some challenging ups and downs.
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USFSLand Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
All
- 2 rides
- Last: Jun 26, 2026
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
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- Very Dry
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Directions to hidden-lakes trailhead
(45.925260, -88.997350)
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9 Reviews & Comments
oleslewfoot33
Rode this again a few weeks ago. It's literally in the best condition it's ever been. Forest service has done an incredible job.
TimmyhiZk5R
We followed the Trailforks route and both came out with about 1200 ft of elevation gain. Definitely not 600 ft.
roaming50
Be aware that the Hidden Lakes Trail spits out onto the Franklin Nature Trail which prohibits bikes. I rode the nature trail before I realized this. The issue though, is that as Hidden Lakes allows bikes but the Franklin Nature Trail does not, how exactly do you get from the end of Hidden Lakes to the road? Luckily when I rode it, it was quiet so I didn't annoy anyone.
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