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Minneapolis trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Snowshoeing, Winter Fat Biking and Skiing. Trails here are often loose. Scenery includes lakes, creeks and meadows. Common trail features include berms, skinnies and bridges. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms and picnic spots. Popular destinations include Theodore Wirth Park, William Berry Park and Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary.
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Twin Cities
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- Mountain Bike
60 trails
- E-Bike
38 trails
- Gravel Bike
35 trails
- Adaptive Bike
21 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
4 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
84 trails
- Trail Running
84 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- Observed Trials
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
5 trails
- Downhill Ski
1 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
55 trails
Region Details
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- 10
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 27, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 137
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 60
- Trails E-Bike
- 38
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 35
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 21
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 84
- Trails Trail Running
- 84
- Trails Snowshoe
- 5
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 55
- Total Distance
- 141 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,665 ft
- Total Vertical
- 270 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 961 ft
- Reports
- 829
- Photos
- 107
- Completed Counter
- 39,682
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.
This Hiking Paradise In The Heartland Flies Under The Radar
Aug 19, 2024 from backpacker.com
Want in on one of the Midwest’s best-kept secrets for urban hiking? These Minneapolis trails offer the best in the Heartland.
Interview: Wesley Ferguson on Mountain Biking as a Black Man
Oct 23, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Wesley works at a non-profit bike shop in Minneapolis that's working to improve diversity in the cycling world, and he's recently gotten into...
Sub Regions
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Minnehaha Regional Park
- 1
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Theodore Wirth Park
- 5
- 9
- 5
- 1
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William Berry Park
- 10
- 1
Popular Minneapolis Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 179 ft • 1,257 •
This loop is a bit more old school style singletrack, pretty narrow and winding through the trees. Certain sections that drop quickly are often small rock gardens, perhaps to keep from being eroded from breaking. Most the features on...
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 4,446 ft • 89 ft • 1,173 •
This is another favorite directional loop that has lots of little berms and small whoops to can a bit of air before diving into the next berm. Winds through thick vegetation where the treas are a bit sparse for parts of it. Goes up and...
• 75 ★ 3.5 • 3,360 ft • 48 ft • 1,049 •
This is easier than most the trails in the park, with pretty steady undulating terrain that is usually smooth. One little feature in the park that is optional and easy.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 443 ft • 7 ft • 936 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.7 • 2,940 ft • 76 ft • 935 •
One of the two new trails at Wirth as of June 2018. The trail is relatively steep, machine built, dirt singletrack with some extremely tight berms and switchbacks. The section at the top is called The Spaghetti Berms, then the Hairpins...
Minneapolis Mountain Bike Routes
13 miles • 849 ft • 13 • Loop •
Moderately Challenging Route that beings at Pay Lot on SW Loop and hits the majority off MORC and Loppet...
108 miles • 2,291 ft • 0 • Loop •
A loop through the Twin Cities for Evan and Paco's last ride of the summer.
• 13 miles • 1,077 ft • 28 •
• 16 miles • 1,401 ft • 29 •
• 18 miles • 1,571 ft • 35 •
Photos of Minneapolis Mountain Bike
Videos of Minneapolis Mountain Bike
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Nov 9, 2024
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| SW Loop | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Chicago) Oct 27, 2026 | Variable | mathesonmb | ||
| South Loop | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Chicago) Oct 27, 2026 | Variable | mathesonmb | ||
| Area 36 Access | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Chicago) Oct 27, 2026 | Variable | mathesonmb | ||
| Tube Return | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Chicago) Oct 27, 2026 | Variable | mathesonmb | ||
| The Tube | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Chicago) Oct 27, 2026 | Variable | mathesonmb | ||
| Big Berm Bypass | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Chicago) Oct 27, 2026 | Variable | mathesonmb | ||
| Trailhead Gravel Road | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Chicago) Oct 27, 2026 | Variable | mathesonmb | ||
| Area 36 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Chicago) Oct 27, 2026 | Variable | mathesonmb | ||
| Skyline/Dingo Access | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Chicago) Oct 27, 2026 | Variable | mathesonmb | ||
| Glenwood Loop | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Chicago) Oct 27, 2026 | Variable | mathesonmb |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| danielanderson1 | add | photo | activity #107157268 | Nov 3, 2026 @ 5:22pm Nov 3, 2026 |
| mathesonmb | add | report | activity #106691764 and 10 more | Oct 27, 2026 @ 9:24am Oct 27, 2026 |
| mathesonmb | add | report | activity #106691763 and 3 more | Oct 27, 2026 @ 9:24am Oct 27, 2026 |
| DDRIII | add | report | activity #104370112 | Sep 22, 2026 @ 12:09pm Sep 22, 2026 |
| MattzxlWaM | ridden | trail | activity #103760988 and 1 more | Sep 13, 2026 @ 8:56pm Sep 13, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | yes! all good here. this was the only way I... | Sep 5, 2026 @ 8:35am Sep 5, 2026 | ||
| report | Gosh are you okay? | Aug 9, 2026 @ 4:33pm Aug 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | This series of trails are super fun tech trail... | Oct 21, 2023 @ 10:01am Oct 21, 2023 | ||
| trail | This trail is fun although be aware of the... | Sep 8, 2022 @ 5:31am Sep 8, 2022 | ||
| trail | Big tree down after last nights storm | Aug 3, 2022 @ 11:14am Aug 3, 2022 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails527 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k19 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge198 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge7 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k20 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge198 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Perkins Hill Pumptrack | skill park | Minneapolis |
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 | 60 | 93 miles | 2,493 ft | 24 miles | 269 ft | #471 | #3 | 104 | 791 | 3 | 78,547 | |
| E-Bike | 38 | 82 miles | 1,411 ft | 21 miles | 269 ft | #2,361 | #21 | 734 | 1 | 2,113 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 35 | 82 miles | 1,152 ft | 19 miles | 269 ft | #1,118 | #2 | 32 | 1 | 374 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 21 | 35 miles | 443 ft | 9 miles | 141 ft | #1,891 | #11 | 22 | 2 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 289 ft | 4,498 ft | 75 ft | #2,147 | #13 | 53 | 15 | |||
| Hike | 84 | 102 miles | 3,136 ft | 27 miles | 269 ft | #2,494 | #17 | 3 | 788 | 948 | ||
| Trail Running | 84 | 102 miles | 3,136 ft | 27 miles | 269 ft | #1,465 | #6 | 788 | 5,973 | |||
| Snowshoe | 5 | 9 miles | 95 ft | 3 miles | 59 ft | #878 | #31 | 115 | 43 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 1 | 14 miles | 266 ft | 4 miles | 256 ft | #633 | #15 | 38 | 9 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 55 | 39 miles | 1,476 ft | 10 miles | 141 ft | #127 | #3 | 115 | 3,932 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Minneapolis are:
- Theo North Loop (4.3/5)
- SW Loop (4.2/5)
- SW Loop Access (4.2/5)
- Area 36 (4.2/5)
- BL Expert 6 (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Minneapolis?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Minneapolis are:
- August (644 activities)
- September (582 activities)
- July (554 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Minneapolis?
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What is the longest trail in Minneapolis?
The longest trail in Minneapolis is Mississippi River Regional Trail at 13.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Minneapolis?
The best hiking trails in Minneapolis are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Minneapolis?
The best trail running trails in Minneapolis are:
- Lake of the Isles Walking Path
- Stone Arch Bridge
- Winchell Trail
- Winchell Trail
- Bde Maka Ska Walking Trail
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How many trails are in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has a total of 137 trails. Of those, 60 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Minneapolis to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Minneapolis?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Minneapolis is Mississippi River Regional Trail with 493 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Minneapolis?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Minneapolis is Mississippi River Regional Trail with 267 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
The following bike services are available in Minneapolis:
- Bike Shop (15)
- Trail Association (3)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Minneapolis?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Minneapolis is Spaghetti Berms Bypass with an average grade of 2.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Minneapolis?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Minneapolis are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Minneapolis?
The overall region status for Minneapolis is Clear / Green. Out of 51 trails:
- Clear / Green: 35
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 16
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Can I ride an ebike in Minneapolis?
Yes, Minneapolis supports e-bike riding. There are 14 trails in Minneapolis 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 mountain biking routes in Minneapolis?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Minneapolis are: View all mountain biking routes in Minneapolis.
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What type of bike is most common in Minneapolis?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Minneapolis are:
- AM (131 activities)
- RD (101 activities)
- Gravel (57 activities)
- XC (25 activities)
- CX (7 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Minneapolis?
The most popular Strava segments in Minneapolis are:
- West Bde Maka Ska Flyer (35,629 athletes)
- Thursday Throwdown Final Sprint (32,385 athletes)
- W River Sprint - 38th to 44th (31,185 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Minneapolis?
There are 7 technical trail features (TTFs) in Minneapolis. Some popular features include:
- Bridge between the Trees (A-Frame)
- Bridge over the Trees (Bridge)
- Woodwork Option (Skinny)
- Roller Coaster (Roller Coaster)
- Bridge Turn (Bridge)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Minneapolis?
Yes, there are 21 accessible/adaptive trails in Minneapolis. View all adaptive trails in Minneapolis for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Minneapolis?
There are 5 local clubs or associations listed in the Minneapolis directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Minneapolis?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Minneapolis are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Minneapolis?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Minneapolis are:
- South Loop (3.5/5)
- Lower Conundrum (3/5)
- Brownie Access (2/5)
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