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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
33 trails
- E-Bike
23 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Hike
179 trails
- Trail Running
179 trails
- Snowshoe
51 trails
- Downhill Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
36 trails
Region Details
- 13
- 11
- 5
- 3
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Jun 15, 2026
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 218
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 33
- Trails E-Bike
- 23
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 179
- Trails Trail Running
- 179
- Trails Snowshoe
- 51
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 36
- Total Distance
- 88 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 27 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,921 ft
- Total Vertical
- 353 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,197 ft
- Reports
- 83
- Photos
- 81
- Ridden Counter
- 13,054
Sub Regions
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Cannonball Singletrack @ Aldo Leopold Park
- 3
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Cyclocross Trails @ Northeast Park
- 1
- 6
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Quarry Park
- 4
- 2
- 1
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Sycamore Park
- 1
- 1
- 1
Popular Madison Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 8 ft • 163 •
Asphalt state trail around Madison. State trail pass ($25/year, $5/day) is required. Ebikes allowed with no class limit but 15mph speed limit.
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 7 miles • 152 ft • 153 •
Asphalt state trail around Madison. State trail pass ($25/year, $5/day) is required. Ebikes allowed with no class limit but 15mph speed limit.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 6 miles • 159 ft • 142 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 8 ft • 124 •
Paved path that runs from the Fitchburg veloround, along Dunn's Marsh and the south side of the UW Arboretum, over a highway overpass, and ends at Fish Hatchery Road.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 35 ft • 115 •
Asphalt state trail around Madison. State trail pass ($25/year, $5/day) is required. Ebikes allowed with no class limit but 15mph speed limit.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 6 miles • 34 ft • 110 •
Moderately popular white difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 34 ft green climb. On average it takes 23 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 646 ft • 0 ft • 98 •
Dirt trail stretching from the Cannonball bike path at Post Rd. to the start of the
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 2,799 ft • 19 ft • 98 •
Rolling machine-built trail topped with crushed limestone to reduce erosion. Contains optional rock gardens and jumps and rollable tabletops.
Madison Mountain Bike Routes
5,036 ft • 52 ft • 13 • Loop •
This quick loop makes for a fun section to run laps around. It connects all of the medium sized jump...
2 miles • 62 ft • 4 • Loop • Race •
Loop for beginners that consistshe of all easy trails.
Photos of Madison Mountain Bike
Videos of Madison Mountain Bike
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214 |
Dec 28, 2022
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Jump Line (Figure 8 Loop) | Jun 26, 2023 @ 12:34pm Jun 26, 2023 | Dry | pbscott | ||
| Step-Down Jump Loop | May 30, 2023 @ 10:42am May 30, 2023 | Dry | timbershadow | ||
| Gully Step-Down Jump Loop | May 30, 2023 @ 10:42am May 30, 2023 | Dry | timbershadow | ||
| Outer Loop | May 30, 2023 @ 10:42am May 30, 2023 | Dry | timbershadow | ||
| Big Jump Loop, 5 Hits (Figure of 8) | May 30, 2023 @ 10:42am May 30, 2023 | Dry | timbershadow | ||
| Maintenance Road | May 30, 2023 @ 10:42am May 30, 2023 | Dry | timbershadow | ||
| Capital City State Trail | Oct 25, 2021 @ 10:33am Oct 25, 2021 | Dry | makers1963 | ||
| Capital City State Trail | Aug 23, 2021 @ 4:03pm Aug 23, 2021 | Ideal | BassistBiker | ||
| Capital City State Trail | Aug 23, 2021 @ 4:03pm Aug 23, 2021 | Ideal | BassistBiker | ||
| Wingra Creek Path | Jul 18, 2021 @ 10:08am Jul 18, 2021 | Ideal | BassistBiker |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RyandvB99l | ridden | trail | activity #96825286 | Jun 12, 2026 @ 1:33pm Jun 12, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #93229243 | Apr 23, 2026 @ 11:34am Apr 23, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #93229059 | Apr 23, 2026 @ 11:31am Apr 23, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #93228829 | Apr 23, 2026 @ 11:27am Apr 23, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #93228758 | Apr 23, 2026 @ 11:26am Apr 23, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k28 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge71 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge4 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k29 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge70 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge5 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Saris Foundation Bike Park | skill park | Madison |
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 | 33 | 44 miles | 715 ft | 13 miles | 269 ft | #4,812 | #1,619 | 28 | 83 | 2 | 25,428 | |
| E-Bike | 23 | 33 miles | 587 ft | 11 miles | 269 ft | #3,790 | #1,281 | 81 | 581 | |||
| Horse | 4 | 8 miles | 650 ft | 3 miles | 308 ft | #2,346 | #1,297 | 2 | ||||
| Hike | 179 | 72 miles | 2,339 ft | 22 miles | 354 ft | #902 | #413 | 53 | 82 | 465 | ||
| Trail Running | 179 | 72 miles | 2,339 ft | 22 miles | 354 ft | #1,983 | #641 | 82 | 834 | |||
| Snowshoe | 51 | 18 miles | 791 ft | 6 miles | 341 ft | #673 | #283 | 49 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 36 | 16 miles | 627 ft | 6 miles | 121 ft | #632 | #215 | 215 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Madison
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What are the best places to ride in Madison?
Madison has 11 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Madison?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Madison are:
- Step-Down Jump Loop (4.1/5)
- Gully Step-Down Jump Loop (3.7/5)
- Barlow St Access Trail (3.7/5)
- Outer Loop (3.7/5)
- Big Jump Loop, 5 Hits (Figure of 8) (3.7/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Madison?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Madison are:
- July (105 activities)
- June (37 activities)
- May (23 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Madison?
There are 12 parking locations listed in Madison. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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