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Mountain Biking at Kettle Moraine State Forest South Unit

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Trails: There 20 miles of trails for mountain biking.
Access fee: State trail pass
Nearest town: Eagle, WI
Trail map: Available at the park
Web site: WI Forests
Points of interest: Glaciated geological features
Other activities: Hiking, horseback riding, xc skiing
Lodging: Milwaukee has hotels and other accommodations.
Camping: Four campgrounds in the forest have a total of 265 sites
Weather forecast: Milwaukee
Tourism info: Waukesha Area Visitors Bureau | Greater Milwaukee VB
Getting to the trail: Kettle South is about 20 miles southwest of Milwaukee.
Map of local region: Eagle

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Number of ratings: 8
Average rating: 4.06

Area name: Kettle Moraine State Forest South Unit
Number of times riding the trail: Several times
I last rode there in: July, 2005
Trails that I have ridden: All
Favorite trails: All
Best time to go: Anytime it isn't snowing/raining and the temp is over 50
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Nice mix of trail features.
What I disliked: There are a few places where trail maintenance are needed to improve (hault trail widening) the quality of the trails, this is however very minor problem.
Comments: This is a busy trail. Advice to make these trails better for all types of riders. Faster, more experienced riders should use your experience when passing slower riders. Never make slower riders leave the trail so you can pass them. Wait for a spot that can support two bikes side by side, then pass.
Submitted by: FBA
from: Madsion
Date submitted: July 11, 2005

Area name: Kettle Moraine State Forest South Unit
Number of times riding the trail: Several times
I last rode there in: July, 2004
Trails that I have ridden: All of them - many times
Favorite trails: 10 mile loop! no one is one this trial most the time!
Best time to go: Fall - dry and perfect cool weather riding!
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 3 stars
What I liked: trails are good, just not challenging enough for a experinced riders
What I disliked: too easy, too many people, and again too easy
Comments: too many people, other than that its a good day on the rig!
Submitted by: RZ
from: Denver, Colorado native of Kenosha Wi
Date submitted: April 15, 2005

Area name: Kettle Moraine State Forest South Unit
Number of times riding the trail: Several times
I last rode there in: July, 2004
Trails that I have ridden: every loop and the connector to the emma carlin
Favorite trails: i love to do the ten mile blue loop and the connector
Best time to go: during the week in the mud
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: you almost want to go crazy with the sharp turns, rocks sticking out of the ground and downhills, when you hits some of the areas where the rocks are you bounce out of your pedals, now i'm thinkin' about getting me some egg beaters
What I disliked: not a lot, besides the distance from my house, but beleive me, it's worth the trip
Comments: take the blue loop and then finish off with the connector trail. have your ride pick you up at the emma carlin
Submitted by: Gregg
from: delafield wisconsin
Date submitted: July 28, 2004

Area name: Kettle Moraine State Forest South Unit
Number of times riding the trail: Several times
I last rode there in: July, 2000
Trails that I have ridden: all
Favorite trails: emma carlin connector
Best time to go: spring
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: technical challenges, diversity, peacefulness
What I disliked: crowded on weekends
Comments: Im from Chicago, where else am I gonna go?
Submitted by: Jake
from: Chi-Town
Date submitted: June 11, 2004

Area name: Kettle Moraine State Forest South Unit
Number of times riding the trail: Several times
I last rode there in: Nov, 2003
Trails that I have ridden: I have ridden all to the trails in the system.
Favorite trails: Favorite is the 10 mile John Muir loop and the connector trail to Emma Carlin. The connector is very diverse and challenging.
Best time to go: Any time - I'm a Roadie who loves to get out into the forest in the fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: The southern kettles are fantastic. Any time that you have an opportunity to ride through a trail system such as this, you are in heaven.
What I disliked: There is an opportunity to use / develop other trails the forest is so large. The system needs to begin developing new trails - there are numerous opportunities to begin setting new trails through the forest.
Comments: I love the kettles!!!!!!!!
Submitted by: DLC
from: Madison, WI
Date submitted: Dec 7, 2003

Area name: Kettle Moraine State Forest South Unit
Number of times riding the trail: A few times
I last rode there in: June, 2003
Trails that I have ridden: John Muir
Favorite trails: White, Blue
Best time to go: Spring/Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Good mix of technical challenge for all ability levels
What I disliked: WAY too crowded on weekends.
Comments: With some novice riders going slow and more advanced riders pushing fast this system is very dangerous for accidents.
Submitted by: alp
from: Chicago, IL
Date submitted: Sept 11, 2003

Area name: Kettle Moraine State Forest South Unit
Number of times riding the trail: Weekly
I last rode there in: Oct, 2002
Trails that I have ridden: John Muir Trails
Favorite trails: 10 Mile loop
Best time to go: Spring,
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 3.5 stars
What I liked: Challenging, fast, and technical trails.
What I disliked: May become overcrowded on the weekends.
Comments: Don't forget to bring a towel!
Submitted by: Lebron James
from: Akron, Ohio
Date submitted: Feb 28, 2003

Area name: Kettle Moraine State Forest South Unit
Number of times riding the trail: Weekly
Date last ridden: Oct, 1999
Trails ridden: All trails at John Muir
Favourite trails: There all good
Best time to go: Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 3.5 stars
What I liked: Trails are well maintained, clean, well marked and woodsy.
What I disliked: Too many other riders becomes over populated on any weekend.
Comments: Near by store is a plus, new parking lot with bathrooms, picnic shelter etc. are great improvements.
Submitted by: Mike
from: Racine, WI
Date submitted: April 28, 2002

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