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1.2 miles
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-81 ft
Descent
00:07:10
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
951 ft
Altitude min
1,015 ft
Altitude max
957 ft
Altitude start
955 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
1,250 ft
Distance climb
1,345 ft
Distance down
3,619 ft
Distance flat
00:07:10
Avg time

Seminole Outer Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Seminole
    Fitchburg, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #113815 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89432 in Trail Running
    • #226621 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    When trail is dry or frozen
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Dane Co. Parks

Seminole Mountain Bike Trail is purpose built single-track trail within a Dane County Park.

This trail was designed for beginner to intermediate riders but is also a fun warm-up ride for Quarry Ridge which is connected by a commuter path only a mile away.

The outer loop is an easy beginner loop with some fun rollers and berms. The inner loop will make the intermediate come back for more with plenty of machine built rollers, berms, small drops and rock gardens

**Snow Biking is very popular at this trail system!

Total mileage is just over 2 miles

Access to the trail is from the Cap City Trail. If traveling by car it is from Dawley Bike Hub on Seminole Hwy where a shelter containing restrooms and water are available.

Please be aware a Dane County Mountain Bike trail pass is required to ride these trails. Also all dogs should be on leash.

Access Info

Mad City commuter bike path

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 19, 2026 @ 11:01am (America/Chicago)
Jul 19, 2026
 Awesome beginner loop. If you are new to cycling or want to introduce someone to it, this is the trail to start with.
Jun 30, 2024 @ 8:56am
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Aug 21, 2023 @ 10:49pm
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Jul 4, 2023 @ 7:17pm
Jul 4, 2023
 reporter Dry and well trimmed
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Seminole Outer Loop

        ▼ Where is Seminole Outer Loop located?
        Seminole Outer Loop is located in Seminole, Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Seminole trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.02161, -89.45952.
        ▼ How hard is Seminole Outer Loop?
        Seminole Outer Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Seminole Outer Loop?
        Seminole Outer Loop has 76 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 81 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 951 ft to 1,015 ft.
        ▼ Is Seminole Outer Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Seminole Outer Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Seminole Outer Loop?
        Seminole Outer Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Seminole Outer Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Seminole Outer Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Seminole Outer Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Seminole Outer Loop are:
        • September (23 activities)
        • July (20 activities)
        • June (20 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Seminole Outer Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Seminole Outer Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Seminole Outer Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Seminole Outer Loop. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Seminole Outer Loop?
        Seminole Outer Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,610 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,156 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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