Trails reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 113 Reddit reviews across 40 subreddits and 41 posts to rank the best Trails brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ebikes, r/hikinggear, r/MTB, r/trailrunning, r/fortwayne. Top-rated brands include Yamaha (5.0/5), AllTrails (5.0/5), Giant (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews113
Subreddits40
Posts41
Brands88
Products33
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#1
Yamaha
5.0
(6)
"I've been enjoying my Wabash RT, it's a great bike."
"I own a Wabash RT and it is a very solid bike with Shimano GRX."
"Yamaha invented the e-bike. Japanese build with a 5 year warranty that will not get used."
"Yamaha crosscore. This deal is insane and half price of specialized Vado. Try to contact Yamaha dealer now."
"I ordered a Yamaha Wabash RT for $1675 and that is supposed to get that kind of millage in eco mode."
"I just got a Yamaha Crosscore RC for my commute into DC from PG county on paved trails and roads. The Yamaha ebikes are all on sale right now."
#2
AllTrails
5.0
(5)
"Just get the Alltrails app."
"It's pretty useful for trail finding and following in my experience."
"Get the all trails app. You can view stuff for free on it."
"Download AllTrails and find exactly what you’re looking for in a hike."
"Is a fantastic source."
#3
Giant
4.8
(5)
"Regin it is! BC trails aren’t exactly a walk in the park, so I’ll take the extra beef!"
"The trance will pedal better and I've seen guys hit massive shit on trances it won't hold you back."
"Trance for sure!"
"If you're mostly riding on the island I would go with the Trance."
"Probably the Reign, unless you can find a newer Capra."
#4
Specialized
4.3
(4)
"I have one, they are fantastic - and very very low maintenance with the belt drive system."
"Awesome mixed-road (gravel) e-bike. Great range, good component set, nice to look at too."
"Specialized Tero, I have the 5.0 and I use it mostly for commuting and I love it."
"Specialized haul"
#5
WorkOutDoors
5.0
(2)
"WorkOutDoors is my favourite Apple Watch map app. There’s a one time purchase to get it (I think it’s less than $10) and the map/route/trail info is amazing."
"WorkOutDoors is my go to for watch gps fitness map. I always use it when I hike, bike, run, whatever."
#6
Riese & Müller
5.0
(2)
"By FAR my favorite and the one I pile miles on is my Riese and Muller Homage. Crazy pricy when new BUT can be found used in your range."
"Riese & Müller make great ebikes for that. Sturdy, nice components, a bit on the heavy side."
#7
Santa Elena
4.5
(2)
"Santa Elena if you can't do the whole trail, just the short walk from the parking lot to the mouth of the canyon and river will give you a tremendous view."
"He was able to do Santa Elena. It took double the time, and he had to stop and rest every so often, but he made it and loved it."
#8
Trek
4.5
(2)
"I have a Trek Allant+ 7s and it’s been great in DC and I’d recommend it to anyone who asked."
"Trek FX+ is up your alley."
#9
Gazelle
4.5
(2)
"Check out a gazelle 380+. Essentially zero maintenance aside from tires, mid-drive, comfortable riding position. Love mine."
"$5k gets you a great e-bike for the purposes you describe. I'd start with Gazelle Medeo or Ultimate in your price range - more road focused, but you could take it on a well-groomed gravel trail without issues."
#10
Hoka
4.5
(2)
"Hoka challenger is designed specifically for this. I'm on my sixth pair and they are fantastic for road and any non technical trail"
"I’ve been running easy trails with my hoka Mach 5 which have like 200 road miles in them and it’s been going great! I like having extra cushion on trails"
#11
Red Rock Open Space
4.0
(2)
"Red Rock Open Space right by Manitou Springs has good trails for beginner-intermediate riders."
"Red Rock Open Space right by Manitou Springs has good trails for beginner-intermediate riders."
#12
7 Lakes Alliance
4.0
(2)
"Maintains a nice little system of trails — all fairly easy and dog friendly."
"The 7 Lakes Alliance in the Belgrade area maintains a nice little system of trails — all fairly easy and dog friendly."
#13
La Sportiva
3.0
(2)
"I use La sportiva ultra raptor II, they come in a wide version too if they are too narrow for you, they have a quite durable sole"
"They were advertised as using goretex, just stepping through very small streams that didn't come anywhere near over my ankle let in water"
#14
Moro
5.0
(1)
"The Moro 7 ($2599 with the promotion) is probably what I would go with."
#15
TX4s
5.0
(1)
"TX4s are best for scrambling, excellently grippy sole."
#16
Asolo
5.0
(1)
"Asolo is my favorite, but I've got pretty narrow feet."
#17
Hanwag
5.0
(1)
"Hanwag and Meindl have some *really* wide options in some models."
#18
Boler Mountain
5.0
(1)
"Boler Mountain absolutely."
#19
Golden Gate Canyon
5.0
(1)
"It's basically a day hike where you sleep at the end."
#20
Lost Creek Wilderness
5.0
(1)
"Lost creek wilderness is always recommended since it tends to have less snow earlier in the year."
#21
Bear Lake
5.0
(1)
"Bear Lake is also a good one!"
#22
Rocky Mountain National Park
5.0
(1)
"Frozen hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park are amazing."
#23
Sanborn Park
5.0
(1)
"John Nicholas trail in Sanborn Park is mostly flat and amazing."
#24
Trails Offroad
5.0
(1)
"Trails Offroad (website/app) is an excellent resource."
#25
Quarry Road Trails
5.0
(1)
"The Quarry Road Trails in Waterville!"
#26
Mill River Park
5.0
(1)
"Mill River Park has long paved paths and is very pretty and well kept"
#27
Ho Chi Minh Hike
5.0
(1)
"Ho Chi Minh hike is my favorite - but kinda far from everything"
#28
Mansfield Outdoor Center
5.0
(1)
"I believe it’s the largest groomed trail network in Ontario now."
#29
El Dorado Hills Bowmen
5.0
(1)
"El Dorado Hills Bowmen has a great course and several ranges."
#30
Sawmill Trail
5.0
(1)
"I love the Sawmill trail in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. It’s a great little 2.8km loop that takes you through a few different types of terrain."
#31
Hendrie Valley
5.0
(1)
"My toddler and I are huge fans of Hendrie Valley! Park at Cherry Hill Gate, you can do the Bridle Trail loop or just walk the boardwalk."
#32
Metea Park
5.0
(1)
"Metea Park is one of my favorite as well as Eagle Marsh. Also Acres Land trust properties are great."
#33
CAMBA Trails
5.0
(1)
"The entire CAMBA trails, miles and miles of amazing forest trails."
#34
Tapia Canyon
5.0
(1)
"Tapia Canyon in Castaic is the mecca of e-mountain biking in SCV!"
#35
McNeil Point
5.0
(1)
"Mcneil point and Tom Dick and Harry are two of the best day-hikes with nice views of Hood."
#36
Big South Fork
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend the Big South Fork. It's huge & there's tons of great trails."
#37
PJ Hoffmaster
5.0
(1)
"PJ Hoffmaster is one of the best places around. There’s lots of trails."
#38
McKelligon Canyon Challenge
5.0
(1)
"Hilly course, but worth the challenge!"
#39
McKelligon Canyon
5.0
(1)
"I think I'm going to check out McKelligon Canyon."
#40
Upper Yahara Trail
5.0
(1)
"Nicely paved, not too hilly, and the Fall colors are beautiful"
#41
Pheasant Branch
5.0
(1)
"I would particularly recommend the upper pheasant branch section."
#42
Surly
4.0
(1)
"Surly Skid Loader - I know you said you didn't need carg..."
#43
Arroyo
4.0
(1)
"But id be happy with the $3k Arroyo C7 and spend the rest on accessories, clothes, lots of security, etc."
#44
YT
4.0
(1)
"YT keeeps catching my eye."
#45
Charger
4.0
(1)
"My friend got a good price on the last generation Charger, when the new one came out."
#46
Talaria
4.0
(1)
"Get a talaria xxx and save yourself the extra money"
#47
Surron
4.0
(1)
"Surron or talaria."
#48
Cube
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend Cube ebikes. They have good components and Bosch motors and your budget will get you a good mid-drive."
#49
Heybike
4.0
(1)
"Heybike uses Yamaha motors. They do look like decent bikes."
#50
Wired Freedom
4.0
(1)
"Wired Freedom is great. I like surron style too but those have their own problems."
#51
Scarpa
4.0
(1)
"Scarpa is a bit wider."
#52
Lowa
4.0
(1)
"Lowa is fairly wide."
#53
Zamberlan
4.0
(1)
"Zamberlan has both wide and narrow lasts."
#54
ASICS
4.0
(1)
"ASICS TR range"
#55
Adidas
4.0
(1)
"I also like the Adidas Galaxy 7's as they're pretty chunky & while heavy for a road running shoe aren't too bad for a trail running one but take the transition from road to trail pretty well."
#56
Nike
4.0
(1)
"I have a a number of miles on the lights trails with a fewer versions of the Pegasus. Worked out well for me."
#57
Puma
4.0
(1)
"Any recent Pegasus has a decent outsole that works on trails, as do a lot of Puma shoes with the PumaGrip outsole, namely the Deviate and the Velocity."
#58
Pines
4.0
(1)
"The Pines in Woodstock is one of my favourite bike tracks in the area."
#59
Mount Seymour
4.0
(1)
"The Discovery trails up at Mount Seymour are good for beginners."
#60
Alum Rock Park
4.0
(1)
"The creek trail at alum rock park is relatively flat and quite pleasant."
#61
Muggins Mountains
4.0
(1)
"Muggins mountains trail is a bit more on the moderate side but quite beautiful."
#62
San Elijo Lagoon
4.0
(1)
"San elijo lagoon trail or batiquitos lagoon trail . mostly all flat and great views of the water."
#63
Antelope Island
4.0
(1)
"Frary peak on Antelope island in SLC is beautiful."
#64
Middle Prong Trail
4.0
(1)
"Middle Prong Trail in Tremont would be a good option"
#65
McKenzie Conservation
4.0
(1)
"McKenzie Conservation area at Newman Lake is about 3"
#66
Saltese Conservation
4.0
(1)
"A cool one is Saltese Conservation but trails can be icy anywhere even lower elevations so I carry yak trax in winter"
#67
Riverside State Park
4.0
(1)
"Riverside State Park (Discover pass needed) once over the bridge you stay flat right or left up the little hill"
#68
Spruce Flat Falls
4.0
(1)
"Spruce Flat Falls in Tremont would be a good option"
#69
Mount Laguna
4.0
(1)
"Mt Laguna has relatively easy trails in a nice meadow with pine trees"
#70
Kennebec Land Trust
4.0
(1)
"Has a lot of very easy hiking options in central Maine."
#71
Yolo Bowmen
4.0
(1)
"It’s not super rugged but definitely winding trail through trees and nature."
#72
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
4.0
(1)
"It’s a nice little nature preserve, has a pond and a stream. Most of it is shaded, it’s not paved but a very well maintained path."
#73
Ray Roberts Greenbelt
4.0
(1)
"Ray Roberts Greenbelt is great because there are multiple access points, but the total distance might be too much for some dogs."
#74
Eremosa Karst
4.0
(1)
"The ones at Eremosa Karst are wide, well maintained, flat and easy."
#75
Bicentennial Woods
4.0
(1)
"Up north, all of the land trust properties are worth checking out. Bicentennial Woods and Matea County Park in particular are lovely."
#76
Eagle Marsh
4.0
(1)
"Eagle Marsh and Fox Island! For the north side, it’s pretty straight, but I like the Pufferbelly."
#77
Puffer Belly Trail
4.0
(1)
"Puffer belly trail is nice and peaceful except where you need to cross the roads but nice and quiet."
#78
Cumberland Trail
4.0
(1)
"The Cumberland Trail is Tennessee's own long-distance trail."
#79
Hunting Island
4.0
(1)
"Hunting Island has some decent trails, including one (Diamondback Trail) that gets a little hilly/technical."
#80
Iron Horse Trail
4.0
(1)
"Iron horse trail - a good mix of urban and green landscapes."
#81
Indiana Dunes State Park
4.0
(1)
"Many good trails at Indiana Dunes State park."
#82
Mamquam River Forest Service Road
4.0
(1)
"Trail is well kept as there is active work on areas up there for power stations."
#83
Governor Dodge
4.0
(1)
"The first part of the trail is paved."
#84
Badger State
4.0
(1)
"Nicely paved with good coverage"
#85
Ride1up
3.0
(1)
"Ride1up has some interesting bikes. Their lightweight gravel or road bike is lightweight and has quality components."
#86
Fanshawe
3.0
(1)
"Fanshawe trail is great but definitely long for a beginner at I think around 22km."
#87
Fanshawe Lake
3.0
(1)
"Fanshawe Lake has great trails but it's a longer ride for a beginner."
#88
Parkview North
3.0
(1)
"Parkview north has a trail! It goes around the hospital but there’s a shorter one that loops the pond."
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