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SaveChamplin is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23,089 at the 2010 census.
Champlin is a northern suburb of Minneapolis.
U.S. Highway 169 and Hennepin County Road 12 (CR 12) are two of the main routes in Champlin.
Champlin is a northern suburb of Minneapolis.
U.S. Highway 169 and Hennepin County Road 12 (CR 12) are two of the main routes in Champlin.
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- Mountain Bike
22 trails
- E-Bike
13 trails
- Gravel Bike
7 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Horse
1 trails
- Hike
34 trails
- Trail Running
34 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- Observed Trials
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
- Snowmobile
1 trails
- Snowshoe
5 trails
- Downhill Ski
0 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
13 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 3
- 9
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Sep 12, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 34
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 22
- Trails E-Bike
- 13
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 34
- Trails Trail Running
- 34
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 5
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 13
- Total Distance
- 81 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 24 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,804 ft
- Total Vertical
- 197 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,037 ft
- Reports
- 428
- Photos
- 26
- Completed Counter
- 8,109
Articles
The Best Mountain Biking in Minnesota
Aug 22, 2024 from outsideonline.com
World-class riding is the state’s best-kept secret. These are the top trails, according to a local expert.
Sub Regions
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Elm Creek Park
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- 9
- 2
Popular Champlin Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 6 miles • 325 ft • 1,422 •
This is a very mellow blue (aqua?) trail, relatively smooth, rolling through the woods and meadows, with a number of narrowish sections and a few small bumps/jumps scattered around. The trail sees very heavy use, and is many rider's...
• 90 ★ 3.9 • 3 miles • 145 ft • 1,344 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 145 ft blue climb. It features jump. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 515 ft • 5 ft • 1,250 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 5 ft blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.8 • 2 miles • 155 ft • 1,239 •
The are a lot fun technical sections along with more flows sections that Elm Creek is known for. This section is rated black diamond but every feature has a bypass option.
• 80 ★ 3.5 • 1,880 ft • 38 ft • 1,015 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 3.7 • 915 ft • 29 ft • 872 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 29 ft blue climb. It features jump. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 292 ft • 14 ft • 622 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 14 ft blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 3.0 • 3,868 ft • 33 ft • 535 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 33 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Champlin Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidgoelz | wishlist | region | activity #103932424 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 11:45am 2 days |
| MattK7Tuxd | wishlist | region | activity #103811108 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 4:13pm Sep 14, 2026 |
| tdwarnke | add | report | activity #103676167 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 7:30pm Sep 12, 2026 |
| SeanL2oBrP | ridden | trail | activity #103553714 and 7 more | Sep 11, 2026 @ 10:25am Sep 11, 2026 |
| bobobox | add | report | activity #103091098 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 7:17am Sep 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | The arrows on trailforks are in the wrong... | Jun 7, 2026 @ 7:29am Jun 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great for introducing your kid to mountain... | Sep 20, 2024 @ 10:48am Sep 20, 2024 | ||
| trail | A number of trees down (date ridden 7/22/23)... | Jul 23, 2023 @ 6:26am Jul 23, 2023 | ||
| report | Already resolved | Jun 19, 2022 @ 9:31am Jun 19, 2022 | ||
| trail | This is a relatively flat trail with no... | May 31, 2020 @ 8:18am May 31, 2020 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge42 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k497 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge22 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 | 22 | 63 miles | 2,257 ft | 19 miles | 197 ft | #1,321 | #508 | 25 | 428 | 23,522 | ||
| E-Bike | 13 | 50 miles | 1,795 ft | 15 miles | 197 ft | #3,764 | #1,285 | 398 | 445 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 39 miles | 1,306 ft | 14 miles | 197 ft | #2,109 | #618 | 7 | 93 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 18 miles | 617 ft | 7 miles | 197 ft | #3,463 | #768 | 10 | 2 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 11 miles | 669 ft | 3 miles | 59 ft | #3,003 | #765 | 247 | 7 | |||
| Horse | 1 | 8 miles | 233 ft | 2 miles | 62 ft | #3,143 | #1,709 | 85 | 7 | |||
| Hike | 34 | 81 miles | 2,805 ft | 24 miles | 197 ft | #4,168 | #1,467 | 1 | 428 | 496 | ||
| Trail Running | 34 | 81 miles | 2,805 ft | 24 miles | 197 ft | #3,620 | #1,076 | 428 | 379 | |||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 8 miles | 233 ft | 2 miles | 62 ft | #442 | #243 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 5 | 24 miles | 725 ft | 7 miles | 98 ft | #1,036 | #525 | 1 | 48 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 13 | 11 miles | 335 ft | 3 miles | 89 ft | #1,015 | #427 | 1 | 1,474 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Champlin?
Champlin 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 Champlin?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Champlin are:
- Grizzland (4.5/5)
- Charlie's Playground (4/5)
- Grizz to Parking Lot (3.9/5)
- Parking Lot to Grizz (3.9/5)
- Meadow Bonus Loop (3.9/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Champlin?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Champlin are:
- July (347 activities)
- September (343 activities)
- August (338 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Champlin?
There are 15 parking locations listed in Champlin. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Champlin?
The longest trail in Champlin is Medicine Lake Regional Trail at 16.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Champlin?
The best hiking trails in Champlin are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Champlin?
The best trail running trails in Champlin are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Champlin?
Champlin has a total of 34 trails. Of those, 22 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Champlin to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Champlin?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Champlin is Medicine Lake Regional Trail with 580 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Champlin?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Champlin is Medicine Lake Regional Trail with 596 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Champlin?
Champlin supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive 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 bike services are there in Champlin?
The following bike services are available in Champlin:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Champlin?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Champlin is Return to Grizz with an average grade of 5.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Champlin?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Champlin are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Champlin?
The overall region status for Champlin is Clear / Green. Out of 23 trails:
- Clear / Green: 22
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Champlin?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Champlin:
- Very Dry: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Champlin?
Yes, Champlin supports e-bike riding. There are 9 trails in Champlin that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Champlin?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Champlin are:
- AM (302 activities)
- Fat (13 activities)
- XC (12 activities)
- DH (8 activities)
- RD (4 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Champlin?
The most popular Strava segments in Champlin are:
- Zig Zag to Hairpin Climb (11,542 athletes)
- Roadies Revenge (11,054 athletes)
- switchy (10,746 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Champlin?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Champlin. View all adaptive trails in Champlin for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Champlin?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Champlin are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Champlin?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Champlin are:
- East Loop (3.4/5)
- Easy Loop 1 (3/5)
- Mud Lake Loop (0/5)
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