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1.8 miles
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
00:13:07
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
1,709 ft
Altitude min
1,770 ft
Altitude max
1,752 ft
Altitude start
1,752 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade max
9.4%
Grade min
1,913 ft
Distance climb
2,064 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:13:07
Avg time
Gene Machine Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaWinMan Trails
Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Gap Jump
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Land OwnerWinMan Trails
Gene Machine is a rippin' good time with decent sized jumps and drops. There are a few a/b lines to allow for all skill levels to push themselves and have fun. This trail involves plenty off pedaling but pays off with great build quality on it's features.
Gene machine is named after Gene Oestreich who has spent countless hours helping to form WinMan into what it is today See the full story here.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 19 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 230 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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