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        Region Status
        Open as of Oct 9, 2025

        Stats

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        Trails (view details)
        13
        Trails Mountain Bike
        13
        Trails E-Bike
        1
        Trails Hike
        12
        Trails Trail Running
        12
        Trails Nordic Ski
        1
        Total Distance
        25 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        6 miles
        Total Descent
        797 ft
        Total Vertical
        171 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        1,152 ft
        Reports
        20
        Photos
        12
        Ridden Counter
        450
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        Popular Fort Dodge Mountain Biking Trails

        95 5.0 4 miles 351 ft 53
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating with a 351 ft black diamond climb. It features bridge, drop, jump, skinny and teeter totter. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 31 minutes to complete this trail.
        65 5.0 3,274 ft 13 ft 46
        Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
        70 4.5 4,826 ft 26 ft 41
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
        75 5.0 2 miles 102 ft 38
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
        60 5.0 1 mile 25 ft 30
        Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
        40 0.0 2 miles 100 ft 2
        Moderately popular white difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 100 ft green climb. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
        5 0.0 3 miles 79 ft 2
        Less popular white difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 79 ft green climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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        • 0 rides
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        • 1 rides

        Fort Dodge Mountain Bike Routes

        5.0 2 miles 204 ft 0 Loop
        Phinney Loop is a 2.1 mile trail. Steep ascents have their reward with fun flowy descents!
        2,300 ft 33 ft 0 Point to Point
        Loomis downhill hill is a singletrack dirt trail. As of 2021 you ride the road through Loomis Park north,...

        Photos of Fort Dodge Mountain Bike

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        Sep 2, 2024 @ 6:31pm
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        Sep 2, 2024 @ 6:29pm
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        Apr 14, 2023 @ 6:39am
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        Apr 14, 2023 @ 6:39am
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        Apr 14, 2023 @ 6:39am
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        118 |
        Oct 21, 2021 @ 3:52am
        Oct 21, 2021
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        Sep 25, 2021 @ 3:03pm
        Sep 25, 2021
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        Nov 9, 2020 @ 7:39pm
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        Nov 9, 2020 @ 7:38pm
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        Nov 9, 2020 @ 7:37pm
        Nov 9, 2020
        | 3 comments
        191 |
        Aug 23, 2020 @ 2:14pm
        Aug 23, 2020
        155 |
        Aug 23, 2020 @ 2:14pm
        Aug 23, 2020

        Videos of Fort Dodge Mountain Bike

        Lizard Creek Mountain Bike Trail | Fort Dodge Iowa

        17:16 | 279 | Sep 21, 2020

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Rdwotenwishlistregionactivity #94663700
        May 13, 2026 @ 6:51pm
        May 13, 2026
        Erico8Evwariddentrailactivity #82030973 and 2 more
        Oct 9, 2025 @ 3:34pm
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        richards6XFWmaddreportactivity #82015687
        Oct 9, 2025 @ 10:58am
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        ToddETuckerwishlistrouteactivity #80481331
        Sep 16, 2025 @ 11:28am
        Sep 16, 2025
        ToddETuckerwishlistregionactivity #80481210
        Sep 16, 2025 @ 11:26am
        Sep 16, 2025

        Recent Comments

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        Nick8ViuZUreportGravel LoopGood hard to stay on and ride entire trail not...
        May 11, 2025 @ 1:05pm
        May 11, 2025
        kendra122trailUpper LizardTrail builders have done a fantastic job...
        Sep 21, 2023 @ 10:46am
        Sep 21, 2023
        DrbenacreetrailUpper LizardThis trail is officially named Upper Lizard...
        Jun 10, 2020 @ 7:48pm
        Jun 10, 2020

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike1325 miles797 ft6 miles171 ft
        #4,234#1,426122021,143
        E-Bike14 miles348 ft1 mile102 ft
        14214
        Hike1221 miles449 ft5 miles171 ft
        #8,841#3,09619132
        Trail Running1221 miles449 ft5 miles171 ft
        #8,609#2,8791910
        Nordic Ski12 miles82 ft3,517 ft33 ft

        Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Dodge

        What are the best places to ride in Fort Dodge?
        Fort Dodge has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Fort Dodge?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Fort Dodge are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Fort Dodge?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Fort Dodge are:
        • September (10 activities)
        • July (9 activities)
        • November (8 activities)
        Check the Fort Dodge reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Fort Dodge?
        There are 5 parking locations listed in Fort Dodge. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.

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