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SaveAlso known as Batsto, the Wharton stacked loop trail system offers you a variety of options to choose from.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
No
AKA: Batsto
Land Status: State Forest
google parking directions Access Info:
Batsto Village Parking Lot
MTB trailheads at northwest corner of lot. Hiking trailheads at northeast corner of lot.
MTB trailheads at northwest corner of lot. Hiking trailheads at northeast corner of lot.
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- Mountain Bike
16 trails
- E-Bike
0 trails
- Horse
1 trails
- Hike
47 trails
- Trail Running
47 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 7
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Jun 6, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 36
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 16
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 47
- Trails Trail Running
- 47
- Total Distance
- 68 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 14 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,075 ft
- Total Vertical
- 181 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 192 ft
- Reports
- 171
- Photos
- 63
- Ridden Counter
- 2,212
Popular Wharton State Forest Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 18 miles • 364 ft • 332 •
19 mile loop that has a lot of twisty sections. Be sure to bring tools should you get a flat, bug repellent in the spring/summer for ticks and chiggers (late Aug).
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 58 ft • 248 •
This is the that is apart of one of the 10-ish mile loops posted on the kiosk at the trail head. Wharton has a stacked loop trail system that is well marked. If you follow the blue dots from the trail head you will find yourself on this...
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 61 ft • 127 •
This trail is off of the green loop and is tagged with white dots. This section connects the green at two points.
• 70 ★ 2.0 • 2 miles • 39 ft • 94 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 39 ft green climb. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 4.0 • 4,573 ft • 8 ft • 87 •
Fun flowy-twisty trail.
• 25 ★ 3.5 • 3,806 ft • 5 ft • 62 •
Red trail connects the white trail and the . It's the typical twisty single track found in Wharton. Use this to mix up your rides a bit!
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 535 ft • 0 ft • 32 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 3,927 ft • 3 ft • 2 • • hike
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 3 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
Wharton State Forest Mountain Bike Routes
★ 2.4 • 17 miles • 244 ft • 4 • Loop •
Follow the Green to the blue/orange and follow orange dots back to blue to green for what is measured 19mi...
15 miles • 302 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
Back and forth on the lower loops of the trail network at Batsto / Wharton State Forest
5 miles • 127 ft • 3 • Loop •
6.1 mile loop that has some twisty sections. Can be sandy in some spots. Very little roots and rocks.
7 miles • 159 ft • 7 •
6.8 mile loop that has some twisty sections. Can be sandy in some spots.
8 miles • 152 ft • 6 • Loop •
9.6 mile trail with some twisty sections. Can be sandy in some areas.
Photos of Wharton State Forest Mountain Bike
Videos of Wharton State Forest Mountain Bike
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95 |
Apr 11, 2023
4:32 |
566 |
Apr 29, 2018
0:00 |
399 |
Dec 26, 2021 , Washington Township
1:53:12 |
717 |
May 31, 2021 , Washington Township
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky2Adam | add | report | activity #96363461 | Jun 6, 2026 @ 6:28am Jun 6, 2026 |
| AlexandergheBlU | wishlist | trail | activity #96075745 | Jun 2, 2026 @ 5:07am Jun 2, 2026 |
| AlexandergheBlU | wishlist | trail | activity #96041827 | Jun 1, 2026 @ 2:43pm Jun 1, 2026 |
| mamilne | wishlist | trail | activity #95854737 | May 30, 2026 @ 8:24am May 30, 2026 |
| ttavaresbruno | wishlist | route | activity #95820928 | May 29, 2026 @ 8:18pm May 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | A really fun twisty and turn filled trail... | Jul 28, 2024 @ 7:20am Jul 28, 2024 | ||
| trail | First time riding in this area, a very... | Nov 2, 2021 @ 10:04am Nov 2, 2021 | ||
| trail | All clear on 10/31/21. First time on Orange... | Oct 31, 2021 @ 11:17am Oct 31, 2021 | ||
| trail | Trail received maintenance last week by JORBA.... | Aug 21, 2021 @ 3:41am Aug 21, 2021 | ||
| trail | The lower half of White is ridden more than... | Aug 21, 2021 @ 3:38am Aug 21, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSF - Equestrian Trails | 10 | 10.7 km | |||
| Franklin Parker Preserve | 13 | 1 | 11.1 km | ||
| Bog Trails | 20 | 11.5 km | |||
| Pomona Trails | 1 | 11.6 km | |||
| Port Trails | 8 | 11.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 16 | 26 miles | 453 ft | 4 miles | 52 ft | #6,958 | #2,658 | 66 | 170 | 5 | 3,516 | |
| Horse | 1 | #3,471 | #2,081 | 50 | ||||||||
| Hike | 47 | 50 miles | 764 ft | 11 miles | 180 ft | #3,723 | #1,301 | 161 | 3 | 104 | ||
| Trail Running | 47 | 50 miles | 764 ft | 11 miles | 180 ft | #3,854 | #1,076 | 161 | 3 | 155 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Wharton State Forest
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Wharton State Forest?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Wharton State Forest are:
- Batsto Penn Branch Trail (Orange) (4.1/5)
- Batsto Oak Hill Trail-Southern Half (White) (4/5)
- Batsto Oak Hill Trail-Northern Half (White) (4/5)
- Batsto Teaberry Trail (Red) (3.9/5)
- Batsto Huckleberry Trail (Blue) (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Wharton State Forest?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Wharton State Forest are:
- November (61 activities)
- October (56 activities)
- May (55 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Wharton State Forest?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Wharton State Forest. 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 Wharton State Forest?
The longest trail in Wharton State Forest is Batsto Penn Branch Trail (Orange) at 18.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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