Shady Grove is for Everyone
Shady Grove is free to use. The trails are multiuse, focusing on mountain biking, trail running, hiking & walking. It's a product of love; love of sport, love of nature; love of adventures with people you love.
See you there!
Parking is free at the designated parking lot. Please see the trailforks map on this page or use one of the mapping links directly below. The links below will take you to the parking lot.
Shady Grove is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for riders of all skill levels, including kids and those who've had limited, to no, off-road cycling experience. While there are challenges, and mountain biking presupposes a certain level of risk, we take pride in offering a place where all are welcomed.
Trails are marked, as clearly as possible, at their start points and where they intersect. Most trails are bidirectional, but please pay heed to signs for one-way traffic only.
For those looking for a recommended routes, we've got a few routes, ready to go. The route link will take you to Ride With Gps so you can preview the route.
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7km family & newcommer route
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This is an introductory ride to Shady Grove. It starts and ends at the parking lot and is an out-and-back route. Expect it take between 45 and 90 minutes for a young rider (8-10) with limited cycling experience, while still being safe and fun. Adults just getting into the sport will also enjoy this straighforward route to get initial bearings in the trail network.
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9km introductory route
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This is a (longer) introductory ride to Shady Grove. It starts and ends at the parking lot and is loop that covers many of the essential trails for navigating Shady. It is suitable for riders of all ages and skill levels. There are a few challenging climb sections, but youll be rewarded for every one.
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10km tour of shady grove
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This is a 10km intermediate introductory ride to Shady Grove. While still accessible to riders of all skill levels, this one is slightly more advanced. Your adventure starts with a punchy little climb up Shady Grove's namesake trail. It circumnavigates most of the network and will intersect with almost every trail. You can add loops for Konas Climb / Fly on the Wall, or try out Leaky Fawcet where Dam Beaver meets Huntin in Here.
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