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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
9 trails
- E-Bike
0 trails
- Horse
1 trails
- Hike
42 trails
- Trail Running
42 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 43
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 9
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 42
- Trails Trail Running
- 42
- Total Distance
- 84 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 16 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,260 ft
- Total Vertical
- 181 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 192 ft
- Reports
- 177
- Photos
- 57
- Completed Counter
- 2,262
Popular Wharton State Forest Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 18 miles • 364 ft • 333 •
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 • 253 •
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 • 39 •
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
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsto Penn Branch Trail (Orange) | Sep 10, 2026 @ 1:23pm (America/New_York) 3 hours | Ideal | AbeFroman462 | ||
| Batsto Alt. Line | Sep 10, 2026 @ 1:23pm (America/New_York) 3 hours | Ideal | AbeFroman462 | ||
| Batsto Huckleberry Trail (Blue) | Sep 10, 2026 @ 1:23pm (America/New_York) 3 hours | Ideal | AbeFroman462 | ||
| Batsto Teaberry Trail (Red) | Nov 13, 2025 @ 1:33pm (America/New_York) Nov 13, 2025 | Unknown | Bmac216 | ||
| Batsto Oak Hill Trail-Southern Half (White) | Apr 13, 2025 @ 12:40pm Apr 13, 2025 | Dry | Bmac216 | ||
| Batsto Fire Tower Trail (Green) | Aug 5, 2023 @ 10:45am Aug 5, 2023 | Dry | BigRed1974 | ||
| Batsto Oak Hill Trail-Northern Half (White) | Jul 30, 2022 @ 5:51am Jul 30, 2022 | Unknown | slingblade2 JORBA Wharton |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbeFroman462 | add | report | activity #103496459 and 5 more | Sep 10, 2026 @ 1:09pm 8 mins |
| Tyler-onthe-Peaks | wishlist | trail | activity #99963497 | Jul 25, 2026 @ 7:13am Jul 25, 2026 |
| brinkerhoff150 | wishlist | trail | activity #99745843 | Jul 22, 2026 @ 7:13am Jul 22, 2026 |
| sJCqBX | wishlist | trail | activity #99388664 | Jul 17, 2026 @ 11:31am Jul 17, 2026 |
| Sky2Adam | add | report | activity #96363461 | Jun 6, 2026 @ 6:28am Jun 6, 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 | 2 | 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 | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 9 | 29 miles | 528 ft | 4 miles | 79 ft | #7,004 | #2,649 | 57 | 176 | 6 | 3,480 | |
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 6 miles | 85 ft | 1 mile | 82 ft | #4,779 | #2,110 | 11 | 1 | 11 | ||
| Horse | 1 | 2 miles | 16 ft | 2,031 ft | 13 ft | #3,436 | #2,058 | 50 | ||||
| Hike | 42 | 66 miles | 915 ft | 13 miles | 180 ft | #3,358 | #1,122 | 167 | 3 | 97 | ||
| Trail Running | 42 | 66 miles | 915 ft | 13 miles | 180 ft | #3,345 | #877 | 167 | 3 | 153 |
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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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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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Wharton State Forest?
The best hiking trails in Wharton State Forest are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Wharton State Forest?
The best trail running trails in Wharton State Forest are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Wharton State Forest?
Wharton State Forest has a total of 43 trails. Of those, 9 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Wharton State Forest to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Wharton State Forest?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Wharton State Forest is Batsto Penn Branch Trail (Orange) with 364 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Wharton State Forest?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Wharton State Forest is Batsto Penn Branch Trail (Orange) with 344 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Wharton State Forest?
Wharton State Forest supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Wharton State Forest?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Wharton State Forest is Batsto Oak Hill Trail-Southern Half (White) with an average grade of 0.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Wharton State Forest?
The overall region status for Wharton State Forest is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 20 trails:
- Clear / Green: 16
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Wharton State Forest?
Yes, Wharton State Forest supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Wharton State Forest?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Wharton State Forest are: View all mountain biking routes in Wharton State Forest.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Wharton State Forest?
The most popular Strava segments in Wharton State Forest are:
- Piney Flows (1,437 athletes)
- You're on Your Own (1,278 athletes)
- Wharton - Wash Tpke Pines SB (898 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Wharton State Forest?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Wharton State Forest are:
- Batsto Penn Branch Trail (Orange)
- Batsto Oak Hill Trail-Southern Half (White)
- Batsto Oak Hill Trail-Northern Half (White)
- Batsto Teaberry Trail (Red)
- Batsto Huckleberry Trail (Blue)
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Wharton State Forest?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Wharton State Forest are:
- Batsto Penn Branch Trail (Orange) (4.3/5)
- Batsto Oak Hill Trail-Southern Half (White) (4/5)
- Batsto Oak Hill Trail-Northern Half (White) (4/5)
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