Mountain Bike Trails
The Milwaukee County Parks single-track mountain bike trails are open year round, as conditions permit. Trails are made possible through a partnership with Milwaukee Metro Mountain Bikers, a volunteer organization dedicated to building a welcoming mountain-biking community that embraces adventure, respects nature, and inspires riders to explore, and connect. Visit Metro Mountain Bikers for trail information, maps and trail condition updates. Get involved and make our bike trails the best in the county!
Hoyt Mountain Bike Trail
Hoyt Park is a 1.9 mile loop along the Menomonee River, located in Wauwatosa on the city’s west side. Mostly singletrack, the loop includes both easy and more challenging sections with minor roots and rock gardens and limited elevation. Hoyt is an excellent place to get started riding.
Rules:
- Closed when muddy
- Multi-use trails
- Ride counterclockwise
Access in Hoyt Park:
- The trailhead is at the entrance to Hoyt Park, which may be entered off Swan Blvd in Wauwatosa
- Parking is available in the Hoyt Park lot
Kegel Alpha Mountain Bike Trail
Kegel Alpha is a 4-mile trail system located in Franklin, on the city’s southwest side in Whitnall Park. The trail is mostly singletrack, with both easy and challenging loops that feature flowing trails, tight and twisty sections, and more climbing than available at Oak Hill or Hoyt. All trails are beginner to intermediate.
Rules:
- Multi-use trail
- Open dawn until 10pm
- Closed when muddy
Access in Whitnall Park:
- Accessed via south 92nd St. with the trailhead located on the east side of the road
- Parking is available at the trailhead
- Additional parking is available across the street and slightly down the road in the golf course parking lot
Kletzsch Bog & River Glen Mountain Bike Trails
The Bog Loop is a scenic tour of the Kletzsch Park bog. From mature maple trees to the bog's edge to a climb to the top of the Kletzsch sledding hill, you'll need to ride it more than once to take it all in.
The River Glen loop is a riverside jaunt with twists and turns that will keep you on your toes. Just like the Bog Loop, there's plenty of stunning views to take in along your ride.
Rules:
- Single direction trails (counter-clockwise)
- Open dawn until 10pm
- No e-bikes
Access in Kletzsch Pack:
- Bog Loop: Park at the Kletzsch Park pavilion parking lot and head west to the main entrance. An additional entrance is at the SW corner of North Milwaukee River Parkway and West Green Tree Road.
- River Glen Loop: Park at the Kletzsch Park pavilion parking lot and head north to the main entrance at the NE corner of North Milwaukee Parkway and West Green Tree Road. An additional entrance is at the SE corner of North Milwaukee River Parkway and Good Hope Road.
Oak Hill Mountain Bike Trail
Oak Hill is a trail system located on Milwaukee’s west side. The 5.6 mile trail is all singletrack, with both easy and challenging loops that feature flowing trails, tight and twisty climbs, boardwalk bridges and even a couple water crossings.
Rules:
- Trails are slow to dry - closed when muddy
- Multi-use trails
Access:
- There are two trailheads for accessing Oak Hill, one on Hampton on the west side of the bridge, south side of the road, and one on the north side of Capitol, just west of the bridge
- Parking is on the street
- Menomonee Pkwy offers easy parking and access to the Capitol trailhead
Bubba's Woods Mountain Bike Trail
Bubba's Woods Trail in Wauwatosa, is a mostly flat, tight single-track. It is level with a few short intermediate obstacles that can easily be walked (no workarounds). It is a connector trail off the Oak Leaf Trail (Menomonee Line).
Rules:
- Multi-use trail
- Open dawn until 10pm
- Closed when muddy
Access:
- West Burleigh Street, east of the Menomonee River Parkway