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Whitetail Ridge Mountain Bike Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 230 Google reviews · Running trail in River Falls, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Whitetail Ridge Mountain Bike Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Whitetail Ridge Mountain Bike Trail
“The trail builders keep it well maintained and are always adding new trails and features.”
Fun trails with a good mix of difficulties. There is a Bigger jump line on top of the hill by the corn fields. Fun little skills park near the trailhead to practice jumps, rocks, drops, and skinnies. Trial is maintained well, but could use some extra signage at intersections.
I'm fortunate to have Whitetail Ridge as my local trail. I've been riding it for years and it just keeps getting better! The trail builders keep it well maintained and are always adding new trails and features. Be sure to hit the skills course off the main trailhead!
This is a great trail that offers features for every skill level. The descends are worth every climb and at the bottom, very near the end of the course, you can refuel at Rush River Brewing Company.
Very well maintained trails. Unique jumps, and bridges. Variety of skill levels. Fun for all!
Trail conditions & character
“If you see a little gap jump on the trail it's best to scope it out first, I'm pretty sure kids made a bunch of them because they're super short and super steep launch angle.”
“Fun little skills park near the trailhead to practice jumps, rocks, drops, and skinnies.”
“Roots and rocks can get a bit choppy if your suspension isn’t set up correctly, but overall it’s absolutely worth a visit.”
“This place is the best for every skill level, this is the first trail I ever went to and it helped me grow my skill over the years.”
“It has a porta potty for bathrooms and a small picnic table to sit on.”
Plan your run at Whitetail Ridge Mountain Bike Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefacebook.com
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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