more stats
3,750 ft
Distance
103 ft
Climb
-116 ft
Descent
00:05:55
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
623 ft
Altitude min
702 ft
Altitude max
650 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
1,588 ft
Distance climb
1,178 ft
Distance down
860 ft
Distance flat
00:05:55
Avg time

Train Surfer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Devou Park
    Covington, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69538 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117269 in E-Biking
    • #88270 in Trail Running
    • #134850 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #144 in Mountain Biking · Kentucky [+]
    • #134 in E-Biking
    • #231 in Trail Running
    • #476 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    City of Covington

If you hit it at just the right time it will feel like you are surfing on top of a train

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 83 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 443 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
Status:
on Oct 13, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Train Surfer located?
      Train Surfer is located in Devou Park, Covington, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Devou Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.08097, -84.55094.
      ▼ How hard is Train Surfer?
      Train Surfer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Train Surfer?
      Train Surfer has 103 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 116 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 623 ft to 702 ft.
      ▼ Is Train Surfer a point to point trail?
      Train Surfer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Train Surfer?
      Train Surfer is 3,750 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Train Surfer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Train Surfer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Train Surfer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Train Surfer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Train Surfer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Train Surfer. The trail is 3,750 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Train Surfer?
      Train Surfer is a very popular trail. There have been 2,643 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,347 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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