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Level: Intermediate
Length: 10 mi (16.1 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Loop
Elevation: +909/ -887 ft
Total: 323 riders
Mountain Biking John Muir Trails
#6 of 388 mountain bike trails in Wisconsin
These are great single track trails located in a state forest. Some technical parts, but most riders will be able to find a track that suites them. They are a series of loops, with a ten-mile track being the longest. There is also a five mile connector trail that connects to another series of trails - the Emma Carlin trails. Considering the area, these are the best trails for single track riding in this area of the state!
First added by searsandrewj on May 18, 2004. Last updated Dec 17, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
- Drinking water: yes
- Lift service: no
- Night riding: yes
- Pump track: no
- Restrooms: yes
- Fat bike grooming: no
- E-bikes allowed: yes
- Fee required: yes
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Take Hwy 12 east from Whitewater. Turn left onto Cty Rd H in LaGrange. The trailhead is about a mile on the left, the signs are well marked.
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Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers, the trails are in excellent condition. For more info, Visit SKORR.org and FallColorFestival.org
| ThankTrails in excellent condition. Great for all skill levels of riders and even family.
| ThankTrails are good. Some trees down but we'll marked. A couple loops. Currently closed. Again everything is well marked. Great riding conditions.
| ThankI drive from Chicago burbs here 6-8 times a year and always love the ride on the blue trail. Nice mix of technical sections with about 5 great hills. Highly recommend it.
| ThankGreat variety of trails, but all are well-maintained and definitely worth a ride!
| ThankJohn Muir trails have a ton of variety. There are multiple trails/distances. A few of the loops offers some difficult climbs but rewards those climbs with fun flowing and technical downhill section. There is also a somewhat decent skills course.
| ThankFast fun flowing singletrack with technical climbs in a few spots however there seems to be a bit of everything here to accommodate almost every skill level. Really exceptional bike park.
| ThankThe blue trail is intense! Logs, plenty of medium sized rocks, sand and 4 real good hills! You sure can't take your eyes off the trail for long or you re going down!
| ThankLove this trail. Great for a good workout and lots of different variations. Beautiful area and friendly people.
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| ThankIn a word, awesome. These trails are extensive, well labeled and carefully maintained and it all adds up to a great experience. They offer a variety of difficulties from beginner to expert so no matter your skill level there is something for you. Some of the obstacles include rock gardens, bridges and fallen logs, both avoidable and unavoidable. There are numerous uphills as well as fast downhills and even a few sand traps. I enjoyed these trails immensely and would recommend them to anyone.
| Thank4th of July ride with my brothers. Haven't rode these trails in years. I love the variety of terrain and the ability to mix and match the different trails for how far and how difficult a ride you want to do! The only thing I wasn't quite prepared for was to need an annual Wisconsin State Park tag ($38 out of state) or day permit ($11 out of state) to enter the park and an annual trail pass ($25) or day pass ($5) for every rider over 16. Other than that the facilities were nice, the trails fairly well maintained and the maps and trail markings were easy to follow. We rode a combination of the blue, green and orange trails totalling in at just over 9 miles. Great combination of smooth flow and tight technical single track!
| ThankGrew up riding these trails and still get out on them as much as possible. Nothing very technical here, just some easily navigable rock gardens in the back of the blue loop. Come out for the fall colors race at the end of September each year for a great ride
| ThankGreat trail the longest trail is 12 miles but there are other trails making over 50 miles of Singletrack to enjoy
| ThankFun system of trails with varying difficulties. Great singletrack that is well marked. Only downside really is that you have to pay to ride it unless you have a Wisconsin State trail pass and and Wisconsin State Park sticker.
| ThankAgree with Jared, deducted star for cost of non resident. Trails were very well maintained and is a very popular trail in WI. Thought it flowed well and was very well marked. Mutliple level trails and a connector to near by trails makes for about 28 miles of trails.
| ThankBeautiful, flowy trails around breathtaking kettles. It also connects to Emma Carlin for some more technical stuff. There is also a skills park to test yourself on.
| ThankThis was a fun trail system to visit. The only reason I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 was I had to pay $14 to ride. $10 nonresident parking plus $4 trail pass. I felt that was pretty steep. I stopped here as I was traveling for business and rode the blue loop. I ride conservatively when I'm riding away from home, it took me 1:20 to ride the 12 mile loop. There are two hills that are pretty nasty with roots and rocks. Those were challenging to get up without dismounting. There were enough roots and rocks to make me wish I had a full suspension bike, but it's still a lot of fun on a hardtail. If you're a beginner to intermediate rider, you should have a lot of fun o this trail. My only wish is that the visibility was better. Speed is inhibited a bit by being unable to see what's ahead. If you live in this area and have a chance to get familiar with these trails, you can probably fly through them.
| ThankFasty flowy and easy to pack on the miles. If you're looking for somewhere to bust out 25 miles pretty quickly this is a good place. Great sight lines, well maintained trails, and if you ride the connector to emma carlin system it gets a little more technical. A really beautiful piece of land as well. Trails are well marked, and its a well traveled system with camping near by.
| ThankMuch more fun that Emma Carlin. Lots of options for loops, and you can ride for hours without doing the same stuff. A long ride can be done via the connector trail to Emma Carlin but a lot of the connector trail sucks IMO due to lack of brush hogging the weeds and branches from tearing you up mid summer. Muir gets better every year!
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