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SaveAlbert Lea is a city in Freeborn County, in southern Minnesota. It is the county seat. Its population was 18,016 at the 2010 census.
The city is at the junction of Interstates 35 and 90, about 90 miles (140 km) south of the Twin Cities. It is on the shores of Fountain Lake, Pickerel Lake, Albert Lea Lake, Goose Lake, School Lake, and Lake Chapeau. Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake are part of the Shell Rock River flowage.
The city is at the junction of Interstates 35 and 90, about 90 miles (140 km) south of the Twin Cities. It is on the shores of Fountain Lake, Pickerel Lake, Albert Lea Lake, Goose Lake, School Lake, and Lake Chapeau. Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake are part of the Shell Rock River flowage.
source: Wikipedia
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- Mountain Bike
21 trails
- E-Bike
20 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
21 trails
- Trail Running
21 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- Observed Trials
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
1 trails
- Downhill Ski
0 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
- 1
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- 12
- 6
Region Status
Open as of Apr 5, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 21
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 21
- Trails E-Bike
- 20
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 21
- Trails Trail Running
- 21
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Total Distance
- 20 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent
- 598 ft
- Total Vertical
- 74 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,286 ft
- Reports
- 2
- Photos
- 1
- Completed Counter
- 179
Sub Regions
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Myre-Big Island State Park
- 1
- 12
- 6
Popular Albert Lea Mountain Biking Trails
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 1,650 ft • 7 ft • 10 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 19 ft • 10 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 19 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,490 ft • 7 ft • 10 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 3,419 ft • 11 ft • 10 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,375 ft • 25 ft • 6 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 299 ft • 3 ft • 5 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,638 ft • 16 ft • 5 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 3,051 ft • 3 ft • 5 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Albert Lea Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Trail | Apr 5, 2026 @ 1:58pm (America/Chicago) Apr 5, 2026 | Ideal | fryguy63 THOR | ||
| Big Island Trail | Sep 14, 2022 @ 5:55am Sep 14, 2022 | Ideal | Robbiekay |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hT47D2 | wishlist | trail | activity #101633662 | Aug 16, 2026 @ 9:34am Aug 16, 2026 |
| fryguy63 | add | report | activity #91997004 | Apr 5, 2026 @ 11:58am Apr 5, 2026 |
| deafgreatdane | wishlist | region | activity #69465439 | Apr 12, 2025 @ 5:12am Apr 12, 2025 |
| thetrailsquatch | wishlist | region | activity #60888109 | Oct 24, 2024 @ 6:47pm Oct 24, 2024 |
| CaptianLadyGrey | ridden | trail | activity #58127620 | Aug 31, 2024 @ 9:35pm Aug 31, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails2 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge0 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 21 | 20 miles | 597 ft | 6 miles | 75 ft | #9,345 | #61 | 1 | 2 | 627 | ||
| E-Bike | 20 | 19 miles | 577 ft | 6 miles | 75 ft | #6,279 | #51 | 1 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 4 | 9 miles | 194 ft | 3 miles | 72 ft | #9,574 | #2,966 | 3 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 20 ft | 1,020 ft | 10 ft | #4,111 | #44 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 21 | 20 miles | 597 ft | 6 miles | 75 ft | #8,678 | #66 | 1 | 963 | |||
| Trail Running | 21 | 20 miles | 597 ft | 6 miles | 75 ft | #8,766 | #67 | 2 | 41 | |||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 2 miles | 13 ft | 2,690 ft | 36 ft | #2,021 | #117 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Albert Lea?
Albert Lea has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Albert Lea?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Albert Lea are:
- Bur Oak Trail (4/5)
- Big Island Trail (0/5)
- Oak Hill Trail (0/5)
- Bobolink Trail (0/5)
- Sunset Trail (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Albert Lea?
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What is the longest trail in Albert Lea?
The longest trail in Albert Lea is Blazing Star State Trail at 5.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Albert Lea?
The best hiking trails in Albert Lea are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Albert Lea?
The best trail running trails in Albert Lea are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Albert Lea?
Albert Lea has a total of 21 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Albert Lea to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Albert Lea?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Albert Lea is Blazing Star State Trail with 189 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Albert Lea?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Albert Lea is Blazing Star State Trail with 161 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Albert Lea?
Albert Lea supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Albert Lea?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Albert Lea is Parking Lot Connector with an average grade of 1.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Albert Lea?
Out of 2 trails:
- Clear / Green: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Albert Lea?
Yes, Albert Lea supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Albert Lea?
The most popular Strava segments in Albert Lea are:
- Rollers EB (453 athletes)
- SB Climb Along 35 (451 athletes)
- Rollers WB (442 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Albert Lea?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Albert Lea are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Albert Lea?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Albert Lea are:
- Big Island Trail (0/5)
- Oak Hill Trail (0/5)
- Bobolink Trail (0/5)
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