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SaveAt nearly 25,000 people, Faribault (pronounced "fair-bow" or "ferry-bow") is the largest town in Rice County. Several recreation options make it a destination for people looking to spend time outdoors. Most notable are River Bend Nature Center, Shattuck-St. Mary's, the Sakatah State Trail, and the Cannon and Straight Rivers.
Whether you're looking to walk, run, peddle, paddle, or ski, Faribault has something to offer.
Whether you're looking to walk, run, peddle, paddle, or ski, Faribault has something to offer.
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- Mountain Bike
63 trails
- E-Bike
8 trails
- Adaptive Bike
7 trails
- Horse
5 trails
- Hike
78 trails
- Trail Running
78 trails
- Snowmobile
2 trails
- Snowshoe
38 trails
- Nordic Ski
32 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 11
- 44
- 5
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Jul 12, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 78
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 63
- Trails E-Bike
- 8
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 16
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 78
- Trails Trail Running
- 78
- Trails Snowmobile
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 38
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 32
- Total Distance
- 57 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 21 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,233 ft
- Total Vertical
- 247 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,177 ft
- Reports
- 29
- Photos
- 27
- Completed Counter
- 627
Sub Regions
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Alexander Park
- 1
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River Bend Nature Center
- 4
- 41
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Sakatah Lake State Park
- 2
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Shattuck St Mary's
- 2
- 5
- 1
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Two Rivers Park
- 1
- 1
Popular Faribault Mountain Biking Trails
• 65 ★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 66 ft • 29 •
Moderately popular white difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 66 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 hour12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,057 ft • 89 ft • 25 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 89 ft blue climb. It features berm, bridge and jump. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2,861 ft • 76 ft • 23 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 843 ft • 0 ft • 22 •
Downhill only line at Shattuck. Runs parallel to blue trails in places, but does not share trail bed. Has several jumps and one very steep downhill section near the end.
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 3,747 ft • 58 ft • 19 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Faribault Mountain Bike
Videos of Faribault Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Shattuck St. Mary's | Jul 12, 2026 @ 2:09pm (America/Chicago) Jul 12, 2026 | Variable | grinnell | ||
| SST | Jul 12, 2026 @ 2:09pm (America/Chicago) Jul 12, 2026 | Variable | grinnell | ||
| Loop 1 | Jul 12, 2026 @ 2:09pm (America/Chicago) Jul 12, 2026 | Variable | grinnell | ||
| Loop 2 | Jul 12, 2026 @ 2:09pm (America/Chicago) Jul 12, 2026 | Variable | grinnell | ||
| SST | Apr 14, 2024 @ 5:58pm Apr 14, 2024 | Ideal | chaser00705 | ||
| Prairie Loop | Apr 7, 2024 @ 7:51am Apr 7, 2024 | Wet | evanjpak MW HIKING | ||
| Prairie Trail | Apr 7, 2024 @ 7:51am Apr 7, 2024 | Wet | evanjpak MW HIKING | ||
| Connector | Apr 7, 2024 @ 7:51am Apr 7, 2024 | Wet | evanjpak MW HIKING | ||
| Racoon Trail | Feb 24, 2024 @ 7:36pm Feb 24, 2024 | Variable | evanjpak MW HIKING | ||
| Tepee Tonka Trail Connector | Feb 24, 2024 @ 7:35pm Feb 24, 2024 | Wet | evanjpak MW HIKING |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| grinnell | add | report | activity #99046880 and 3 more | Jul 12, 2026 @ 12:14pm Jul 12, 2026 |
| SeanOpRL6N | ridden | trail | activity #98989629 | Jul 11, 2026 @ 8:49pm Jul 11, 2026 |
| 6aU8bT | wishlist | region | activity #92475225 | Apr 12, 2026 @ 8:20am Apr 12, 2026 |
| BrynPb49JS | ridden | trail | activity #89523590 | Feb 25, 2026 @ 9:08am Feb 25, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | trail | activity #87570488 | Jan 21, 2026 @ 5:14am Jan 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Cleared the tree today, so its all good now! | Aug 28, 2023 @ 7:46pm Aug 28, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Completionist0 awarded -
10 Green Trails4 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge1 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 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 | 63 | 47 miles | 1,785 ft | 18 miles | 217 ft | #5,290 | #34 | 22 | 29 | 918 | ||
| E-Bike | 8 | 7 miles | 331 ft | 2 miles | 112 ft | #8,987 | #86 | 21 | 2 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 16 | 31 miles | 640 ft | 13 miles | 121 ft | #3,053 | #1,201 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 7 miles | 180 ft | 2 miles | 118 ft | #5,796 | #47 | 3 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 4,590 ft | 154 ft | 2,562 ft | 95 ft | #3,053 | #1,201 | |||||
| Horse | 5 | 4 miles | 121 ft | 1 mile | 89 ft | #3,316 | #49 | 5 | ||||
| Hike | 78 | 57 miles | 2,234 ft | 21 miles | 246 ft | #4,698 | #30 | 4 | 29 | 37 | ||
| Trail Running | 78 | 57 miles | 2,234 ft | 21 miles | 246 ft | #4,097 | #26 | 29 | 27 | |||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 1 mile | 56 ft | 2,956 ft | 85 ft | #493 | #22 | 1 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 38 | 30 miles | 899 ft | 12 miles | 246 ft | #789 | #25 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 32 | 28 miles | 614 ft | 10 miles | 180 ft | #894 | #39 | 1 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Faribault?
Faribault has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Faribault?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Faribault are:
- Sakatah Singing Hills (4.1/5)
- Shattuck Downhill (4/5)
- Shattuck St. Mary's (4/5)
- Loop 3 (4/5)
- Loop 2 (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Faribault?
There are 16 parking locations listed in Faribault. 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 Faribault?
The longest trail in Faribault is Sakatah Singing Hills at 15.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Faribault?
The best hiking trails in Faribault are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Faribault?
The best trail running trails in Faribault are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Faribault?
Faribault has a total of 78 trails. Of those, 63 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Faribault to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Faribault?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Faribault is SST with 234 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Faribault?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Faribault is SST with 276 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Faribault?
Faribault supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Faribault?
The following bike services are available in Faribault:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Faribault?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Faribault is Gravel Pit Connector 1 with an average grade of 7.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Faribault?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Faribault. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Faribault?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Faribault. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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Are the trails open in Faribault?
The overall region status for Faribault is Clear / Green. Out of 17 trails:
- Clear / Green: 12
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Faribault?
Yes, Faribault supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in Faribault 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 Faribault?
The most popular Strava segments in Faribault are:
- Raspberry (153 athletes)
- Dairy Lane Climb (132 athletes)
- Trout Lily South (127 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Faribault?
Yes, there are 7 accessible/adaptive trails in Faribault. View all adaptive trails in Faribault for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Faribault?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Faribault are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Faribault?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Faribault are:
- Loop 3 (4/5)
- Shattuck St. Mary's Access Trail (3/5)
- Cherry Trail (3/5)
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