more stats
2.5 miles
Distance
191 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:18:54
Avg time
99 ft
Altitude change
997 ft
Altitude min
1,123 ft
Altitude max
1,023 ft
Altitude start
1,122 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
20%
Grade min
4,738 ft
Distance climb
2,910 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:18:54
Avg time

Yellow Jacket Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Levis -Trow Mound
    Neillsville, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62120 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111377 in E-Biking
    • #114369 in Trail Running
    • #299239 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #508 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #404 in E-Biking
    • #662 in Trail Running
    • #1,978 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Ladder Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Clark County

This trail is a continuation from Swamp Cut at a double ski trail intersection. Yellow Jacket winds in and out of hardwood and pines and will start to introduce more undulating terrain. Eventually, you'll hit a decent climb up to Sidewinder and Upper Hermosa.

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BridgesSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 268 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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Yellow Jacket Trail Reports

Status:
on Jun 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      ★ 4.0 • 13 miles • 1,391 ft • 5 •
      There are some missing tags, but should be the IMBA Epic route
      12 miles • 927 ft • 31 •
      I have no idea. Just trying to map a route to explore Levis Mound
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Yellow Jacket located?
      Yellow Jacket is located in Levis -Trow Mound, Neillsville, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Levis -Trow Mound trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.48032, -90.73949.
      ▼ How hard is Yellow Jacket?
      Yellow Jacket is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yellow Jacket?
      Yellow Jacket has 191 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 997 ft to 1,123 ft.
      ▼ Is Yellow Jacket a point to point trail?
      Yellow Jacket is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Yellow Jacket?
      Yellow Jacket is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yellow Jacket?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Yellow Jacket. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yellow Jacket?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Yellow Jacket are:
      • September (24 activities)
      • May (20 activities)
      • October (19 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Yellow Jacket? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yellow Jacket are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Yellow Jacket?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Yellow Jacket. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Yellow Jacket?
      Yellow Jacket is a very popular trail. There have been 1,446 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,428 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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