more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-67 ft
Descent
00:13:23
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
00:13:23
Avg time

Lost 40 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ringle Trails
    Wausau, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37284 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19632 in E-Biking
    • #355149 in Trail Running
    • #338964 in Hiking
    • #292 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #362 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #90 in E-Biking
    • #2,121 in Trail Running
    • #2,209 in Hiking
    • #5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Winter Fat Biking
  • 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
    Yes up to Class 1
  • 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

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 91 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 443 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Lost 40 Trail Reports

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Jun 30, 2025 @ 9:36pm
Jun 30, 2025
Jan 15, 2024 @ 1:04pm
Jan 15, 2024
 reporter Groomed 1/13/24. Fair to good condition
Nov 20, 2023 @ 8:12am
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Aug 29, 2023 @ 7:41am
Aug 29, 2023
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May 5, 2022 @ 6:53am
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Status:
on Jun 30, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.23 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to lost-40 trailhead (44.895300, -89.387030)
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      Sep 22, 2023 @ 9:15am
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      Jul 11, 2021 @ 1:36pm
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.4 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
      5 ★ 64%
      4 ★ 18%
      3 ★ 9%
      2 ★ 9%
      1 ★

      3 Reviews & Comments

      trusstruss
      Yes, may I have another. As above comment says, you need to ride more than once—just because it’s fun but also because it’s very fast. I added a third time to do the black diamond section along the way.
      darkins44 darkins44
      I mean come on...this trail is awesome! Fast and fun with lots of optional side hits. One way so you can really let loose. I'd do this trail 2-3 times each visit, one for pure speed, one to session side hits and maybe a 3rd time to put it all together.
      jfleming10
      this trail and the whole system is so much fun. definitely worth checking out. kudos to the trailbuilders.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Lost 40?
      Lost 40 is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lost 40?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lost 40. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lost 40?
      Lost 40 is best visited during: Closed only for spring thaw and early winter frost cycle.
      ▼ How do I access Lost 40? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lost 40 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lost 40?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Lost 40. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lost 40?
      Lost 40 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,952 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,562 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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