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AKA: Forbes State Forest
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- Mountain Bike
38 trails
- Hike
38 trails
- Trail Running
38 trails
Region Details
- 2
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 8, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 37
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 38
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 38
- Trails Trail Running
- 38
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 34 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,664 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,021 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,821 ft
- Reports
- 143
- Photos
- 275
- Ridden Counter
- 3,438
Popular Laurel Mountain Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 4,960 ft • 63 ft • 219 •
Extending beyond the former gas well at the end of the northern segment of Silvermine, the southern segment changes from dirt road to singletrack. Grade changes are gradual but surface conditions vary abruptly. The most severe rock...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 3,382 ft • 13 ft • 180 •
The central section of starts from a sometimes difficult to spot location along Rector-Eddie Road (J.E. Miller Road) and extends northward to a point where it dumps out on Laurel Summit Road. The northern section of , signed as...
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 95 ft • 166 •
Another must do trail segment especially if this is your only visit. It is the first LHORBA built trail at Laurel Mountain/Forbes area. The northern segment dips along the downhill side of . It includes numerous log crossings, a short...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,118 ft • 11 ft • 162 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 122 ft • 159 •
Connects from the rear of the warming hut, crosses Spruce Run Trail and ends at the southern leg of Spruce Run Trail near the Burma parking. The north end starts as bouldery descending to the Spruce Run stream crossing. Flowy to its...
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 3,770 ft • 5 ft • 153 •
This is an advanced trail typically ridden northbound. Beginning at the “Expert” sign just off the connection to Laurel Road, the trail flows along a generally level route with several optional boulders/logs/roots along the sides....
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 3,155 ft • 0 ft • 141 •
This trail provides the easiest connection to Rector-Eddie Road and on to Wolf Rocks overlook for beginners parking at Laurel Summit State Park. This singletrack starts part way along the Bog Trail and also experiences a higher usage by...
• 55 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 152 ft • 131 •
This trail provides a longer more challenging route to the Wolf Rocks overlook or allows the ride to be turned into a loop rather than out and back. This trail dips below the crest of the ridge to offer more elevation change and more...
Laurel Mountain Mountain Bike Routes
14 miles • 471 ft • 3 •
This ride highlights the easiest trails of the network linked to provide a tour of the entire ridge. While...
20 miles • 1,091 ft • 8 •
This Laurel Mt ride includes all of the best, and most challenging, mountain biking trails in this area of...
★ 1.0 • 11 miles • 620 ft • 8 •
This Laurel Mt ride includes many of the best, and some challenging, mountain biking trails in this area...
11 miles • 1,530 ft • 3 •
The Goat Path ride will take you on a tour of the more remote, advanced trails at the southern end of the...
• 8 miles • 464 ft • 5 •
• 6 miles • 445 ft • 2 •
Photos of Laurel Mountain Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Run Trail | Jun 8, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/New_York) Jun 8, 2026 | Variable | LoamMountaineer | 3rd tree down. By grove loop |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Rocky Gap | Jun 7, 2026 @ 10:11am (America/Toronto) Jun 7, 2026 | Variable | tagray LHORBA | ||
| Beam Run Trail | Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:46pm Jul 10, 2025 | Variable | b--rock | ||
| Spruce Run | Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:43pm Jul 10, 2025 | Variable | b--rock | ||
| Silvermine Dirt Road | Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:41pm Jul 10, 2025 | Variable | b--rock | ||
| Outcrop Trail | Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:38pm Jul 10, 2025 | Variable | b--rock | ||
| Mainline Trail | Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:30pm Jul 10, 2025 | Variable | b--rock | ||
| Summit Trail | Apr 29, 2025 @ 5:38pm Apr 29, 2025 | Variable | zachwasser | ||
| Lippo's Loop | Mar 25, 2025 @ 5:15pm Mar 25, 2025 | Dry | TGray936 | ||
| Black Bear, North | Mar 25, 2025 @ 5:15pm Mar 25, 2025 | Dry | TGray936 | ||
| Black Bear, South | Mar 25, 2025 @ 5:15pm Mar 25, 2025 | Dry | TGray936 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jahlykit | wishlist | route | activity #96835327 | Jun 12, 2026 @ 4:35pm Jun 12, 2026 |
| plhTFX | wishlist | route | activity #96671719 | Jun 10, 2026 @ 7:32am Jun 10, 2026 |
| LoamMountaineer | add | report | activity #96532276 and 2 more | Jun 8, 2026 @ 5:17am Jun 8, 2026 |
| tagray | add | report | activity #96483728 | Jun 7, 2026 @ 11:43am Jun 7, 2026 |
| whiteknuckled | wishlist | route | activity #94711284 and 1 more | May 14, 2026 @ 2:17pm May 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Agreed, I think this trail would work better... | Aug 9, 2025 @ 8:11am Aug 9, 2025 | ||
| trail | Maybe this trail would be fun run backwards... | Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:40pm Jul 10, 2025 | ||
| trail | Gap is too small to fit 800mm bars, so expect... | Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:37pm Jul 10, 2025 | ||
| trail | Most will approach this by climbing fish run.... | Dec 13, 2023 @ 5:29pm Dec 13, 2023 | ||
| trail | One of the easier trails at Laurel. Very fun... | Oct 17, 2023 @ 6:44am Oct 17, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Streams | 4 | 7 | 6.1 km | ||
| Mallard's rest | 8 km | ||||
| Laurel Hill State Park | 2 | 9.1 km | |||
| Seven Springs Mountain Resort | 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 9.8 km |
| Mallard's rest | 8 | 18 | 3 | 11.8 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 38 | 34 miles | 3,665 ft | 18 miles | 1,020 ft | #4,230 | #1,489 | 274 | 143 | 4 | 1,629 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 502 ft | 3 ft | 135 ft | 3 ft | 118 | 3 | 31 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 1 mile | 128 ft | 2,608 ft | 112 ft | 32 | ||||||
| Hike | 38 | 34 miles | 3,665 ft | 18 miles | 1,020 ft | #6,099 | #2,206 | 1 | 143 | 128 | ||
| Trail Running | 38 | 34 miles | 3,665 ft | 18 miles | 1,020 ft | #5,263 | #1,597 | 143 | 40 | |||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 1 mile | 128 ft | 2,608 ft | 112 ft | 1 | 3 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 2 miles | 151 ft | 3,133 ft | 125 ft | 1 | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Laurel Mountain
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Laurel Mountain?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Laurel Mountain are:
- Hemlock Trail (4.2/5)
- Wolf Rocks Loop (4.2/5)
- Fish Run Trail (4.2/5)
- Outcrop Trail (4.2/5)
- Wolf Rocks Trail (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Laurel Mountain?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Laurel Mountain are:
- July (21 activities)
- September (21 activities)
- August (20 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Laurel Mountain?
There are 9 parking locations listed in Laurel Mountain. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Laurel Mountain?
The longest trail in Laurel Mountain is Fish Run Trail at 3.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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