Trails @ Horizons

TRAIL UPDATE – May 1, 2025

Biking trails are now open for the season! Please no riding when it is wet and muddy. Please sign in at the trailhead! From June 15 – August 15, trails are only available from Friday at 4pm until Sunday at 12pm due to Summer Camp.

Sign in to Trails

Please sign in to use the trails at Bethel Horizons. If you have questions, please contact us at 608-574-6744.

About Horizons

Our Trails

The trails at Horizons are open for hiking and biking to Friends of Horizons. Please make sure to digitally sign in using the QR codes located on trail maps at all parking kiosks. Horizons trails are on the Trail Forks app.

There are over 7 miles of pristine hiking trails at Bethel Horizons! Explore our beautiful cliffs, forests, valleys, and prairies. Our trails are here for friends to enjoy. When you arrive and park at the main parking lot, please check in using the QR code on the parking kiosk. (If you don’t know how to use a QR code, scan the image with your phone’s camera). This allows us to know who is on the property for your safety. You will need to sign a liability waiver digitally. A trail map, trail rules, facilities info, and updates are also located at the parking kiosk. Head down the hill and stay left to access the main part of our trail system. You will connect to the trail system behind our Nature Center. Please consider making a donation during your visit.

Come ride with us! Bethel Horizons is home to a beautiful trail network that winds through the iconic valleys of the driftless region. We have over 5 miles of professionally built mountain biking trails perfect for beginner and advanced riders alike. Scattered throughout our course are berms, drops, rollers and so many other features are scattered across our flowing trail system to build and test your skills. If you want to learn more about bringing your group out or any upcoming skills clinics please email Ryan. 

We offer two mountain bike youth camps throughout the summer to properly instruct and encourage more kids to engage in mountain biking. Through two generous grants we received in 2022, we can offer each camper a Trek Marlin 6 bike and safety equipment during camp.

In 2025, we are working to expand our programming to include Adult Skills workshops. Contact us today if you would like to stay up-to-date with this new program area.