Help keep trails clear for others by removing newly fallen brush or limbs. Keep pets under control. It's best to leave pets home. Each mountain bike trail on the Ottawa National Forest has been given a difficulty level. Steepness, length, and trail surface are considered.
Difficulty is geared to an average biker.
Entire trail is less than 8 percent grade. Less than 10 miles. Usually between 10 and 20 miles. Dirt roads and trails, may have stream crossings. Most of the trail has 20 percent grade or steeper.