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SaveChaska trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing and Winter Fat Biking. Popular destinations include Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area, Mcknight Lake and Hawks Ridge.
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- Mountain Bike
34 trails
- E-Bike
30 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
34 trails
- Trail Running
34 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- Observed Trials
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
14 trails
- Downhill Ski
0 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
14 trails
Region Details
- 4
- 16
- 13
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Jul 26, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 35
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 34
- Trails E-Bike
- 30
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 34
- Trails Trail Running
- 34
- Trails Snowshoe
- 14
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 14
- Total Distance
- 57 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,939 ft
- Total Vertical
- 331 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,026 ft
- Reports
- 23
- Photos
- 8
- Completed Counter
- 2,133
Sub Regions
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Hawks Ridge
- 2
- 4
- 1
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Mcknight Lake
- 1
- 9
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Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area
- 14
Popular Chaska Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 3.4 • 3 miles • 139 ft • 145 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 139 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 1.8 • 3,547 ft • 36 ft • 144 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 36 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 2.0 • 925 ft • 15 ft • 142 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 15 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 2.5 • 1,371 ft • 12 ft • 109 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 12 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 2.4 • 974 ft • 13 ft • 106 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 13 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 587 ft • 0 ft • 94 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 577 ft • 3 ft • 90 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 26 ft • 86 • • hike
Popular white difficulty paved path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 26 ft green climb. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Chaska Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Levy Trail | Mar 14, 2025 @ 12:54pm Mar 14, 2025 | Ideal | elkribk | ||
| Bowl | Jun 9, 2024 @ 10:16am Jun 9, 2024 | Ideal | qnD8qIRA | ||
| Two Ridges | Jun 9, 2024 @ 10:16am Jun 9, 2024 | Ideal | qnD8qIRA | ||
| Main Loop | Jun 9, 2024 @ 10:16am Jun 9, 2024 | Ideal | qnD8qIRA | ||
| Woods | Apr 6, 2024 @ 7:05am Apr 6, 2024 | Wet | TheDy1an | ||
| Oakridge Loop Out | May 29, 2023 @ 3:43am May 29, 2023 | Ideal | EYawkYetiDude CLMTBC | ||
| Skull Loop | May 29, 2023 @ 3:43am May 29, 2023 | Ideal | EYawkYetiDude CLMTBC | ||
| McKnight Lake West Connector | May 29, 2023 @ 3:43am May 29, 2023 | Ideal | EYawkYetiDude CLMTBC | ||
| Connector | May 29, 2023 @ 3:43am May 29, 2023 | Ideal | EYawkYetiDude CLMTBC | ||
| Tom Thumb Loop | May 29, 2023 @ 3:43am May 29, 2023 | Ideal | EYawkYetiDude CLMTBC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrianLm8LlM | ridden | trail | activity #103238769 | Sep 6, 2026 @ 8:20pm Sep 6, 2026 |
| alien-jar | ridden | trail | activity #102735887 and 3 more | Aug 30, 2026 @ 11:01pm Aug 30, 2026 |
| HouseOfMoore | wishlist | region | activity #102238703 | Aug 24, 2026 @ 10:32am Aug 24, 2026 |
| bpsmpls | add | poi | activity #98843716 | Jul 10, 2026 @ 3:27am Jul 10, 2026 |
| exDrg5Vm | vote | trail | activity #97538856 | Jun 21, 2026 @ 7:34pm Jun 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Last part of this loop is now closed and on... | Sep 2, 2024 @ 6:27pm Sep 2, 2024 | ||
| trail | Fun, non-technical and easy trail. Good for a... | Jan 26, 2021 @ 11:00am Jan 26, 2021 | ||
| trail | More of the same, some moderate climbs.... | Aug 16, 2020 @ 9:35am Aug 16, 2020 | ||
| trail | Fun trail, very smooth considering it's not... | Aug 16, 2020 @ 9:34am Aug 16, 2020 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge11 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge11 awarded -
Descent 100k 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 | 34 | 56 miles | 1,906 ft | 15 miles | 302 ft | #9,096 | #2,876 | 8 | 23 | 4,879 | ||
| E-Bike | 30 | 49 miles | 1,621 ft | 12 miles | 302 ft | #3,775 | #1,290 | 22 | 108 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 17 miles | 364 ft | 5 miles | 246 ft | #6,490 | #2,052 | 61 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 4 miles | 226 ft | 1 mile | 79 ft | #3,634 | #1,053 | 15 | ||||
| Hike | 34 | 55 miles | 1,801 ft | 14 miles | 331 ft | #5,308 | #1,855 | 21 | 144 | |||
| Trail Running | 34 | 55 miles | 1,801 ft | 14 miles | 331 ft | #4,823 | #1,490 | 21 | 41 | |||
| Snowshoe | 14 | 31 miles | 620 ft | 7 miles | 85 ft | #878 | #416 | 17 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 14 | 31 miles | 620 ft | 7 miles | 85 ft | #946 | #385 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Chaska?
Chaska has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Chaska?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Chaska are:
- Mazomani Trail (3.8/5)
- Main Loop (3.7/5)
- Woods (3.4/5)
- Halfpipe (3.4/5)
- Bowl (3.3/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Chaska?
There are 8 parking locations listed in Chaska. 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 Chaska?
The longest trail in Chaska is Minnesota Valley State Trail at 9.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Chaska?
The best hiking trails in Chaska are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Chaska?
The best trail running trails in Chaska are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Chaska?
Chaska has a total of 35 trails. Of those, 34 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Chaska to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Chaska?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Chaska is Skull Loop with 213 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Chaska?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Chaska is Skull Loop with 218 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Chaska?
Chaska 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 Chaska?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Chaska is Washing Machine with an average grade of 1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Chaska?
The overall region status for Chaska is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 11 trails:
- Clear / Green: 8
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Chaska?
Yes, Chaska supports e-bike riding. There are 19 trails in Chaska that allow e-bikes. 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 Chaska?
The most popular Strava segments in Chaska are:
- Path-Chaska Athletic Complex to Casey's (2,502 athletes)
- Path-Casey's to Chaska Athletic Complex (2,167 athletes)
- High and Dry (2,135 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Chaska?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Chaska are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Chaska?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Chaska are:
- Mazomani Trail (3/5)
- Main Loop (3.4/5)
- McKnight Lake Loop (0/5)
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