Jenkinson Lake
Jenkinson Lake

Two Wheels

Biking

Ride the lake loop and connecting fire roads through the pines.

Mountain bikers love the loop around Jenkinson Lake. The shoreline trail and connecting fire roads offer a mix of smooth doubletrack and rolling singletrack through the forest, with plenty of lake views and shady rest spots along the way.

Terrain suits every level — families can spin the flatter sections near the day-use areas, while stronger riders link the full 8.5-mile loop with the surrounding forest roads. One short section on the south shore is more difficult; novice riders should be ready to walk their bikes there.

Ride Notes

  • 8.5-mile lake loop mixing singletrack and fire road
  • Beginner-friendly flats plus a tougher south-shore section
  • Shaded forest riding with regular lake views
  • Multi-use trail with two-way traffic — keep right and yield to hikers and horses
Be prepared: carry water, a spare tube, and a map. Some north-shore stretches follow the roadway, and cell service can be spotty around the lake. Grab the Sly Park trail map before you ride.