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1.6 miles
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-67 ft
Descent
00:13:43
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
1,339 ft
Altitude min
1,363 ft
Altitude max
1,363 ft
Altitude start
1,345 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-10.3%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
1,670 ft
Distance climb
2,047 ft
Distance down
4,938 ft
Distance flat
00:13:43
Avg time

Lost 40 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ringle Trails
    Wausau, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41362 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46376 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Closed only for spring thaw and early winter frost cycle
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Marathon County Solid Waste Dept.

The only directional trail in the Ringle system, the Lost 40 is also the most feature laden with jumps, drops, rock gardens peppered almost around every turn. You'll want to ride this more than once to have a chance to catch most of the b-line features. Climbing is moderate and short with emphasis on the downhill sections. Main trail tread is relatively smooth and tacky dirt.

Access Info

North end of Ruby Ridge trail or come from the east on the Rookery trail.

Disclaimer

One way trail

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14.1 km average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 18.5 km avg distance
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Jan 15, 2024
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        Directions to lost-40 trailhead (44.895300, -89.387030)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lost 40

        ▼ Where is Lost 40 located?
        Lost 40 is located in Ringle Trails, Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Ringle Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.8953, -89.38703.
        ▼ How hard is Lost 40?
        Lost 40 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lost 40?
        Lost 40 has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,339 ft to 1,363 ft.
        ▼ Is Lost 40 a point to point trail?
        Yes, Lost 40 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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