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      Region Details
      • 384
      • 396
      • 821
      • 697
      • 180
      • 52
      • 1

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      4,256
      Trails Mountain Bike
      2,648
      Trails E-Bike
      1,439
      Trails Horse
      351
      Trails Hike
      4,052
      Trails Trail Running
      3,937
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      41
      Trails Observed Trials
      19
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      58
      Trails Snowmobile
      129
      Trails Snowshoe
      1,630
      Trails Downhill Ski
      166
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      30
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1,878
      Total Distance
      5,963 miles
      Total Descent
      328,081 ft
      Total Vertical
      10,319 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      10,920 ft
      Reports
      48,948
      Photos
      3,982
      Ridden Counter
      322,968

      Outside Logo Articles

      Video: Boundary Waters Traverse
      Jan 18, 2022 from trailrunnermag.com
      Alex Falconer set out to traverse the Boundary Waters of Minnesota in May 2021. He would ultimately set a new FKT on the 110-mile stretch.
      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...
      Destination Showcase: Duluth & Lebanon Hills, Minnesota
      Aug 7, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      Check out two more of the top places to mountain bike in Minnesota.
      Destination Showcase: Detroit Lakes & Cuyuna, Minnesota
      Jul 17, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      Check out two of the best locations for mountain biking in Minnesota.

      Popular Minnesota Mountain Biking Trails

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      Galloping Goose - South
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      Galloping Goose - West
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      Overburden Road - South
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      Haul Road - Exit
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      Haul Road - Entrance
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      Auger
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      Bobsled Loop
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      Galloping Goose - North
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      Drag Line - South
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      Trout
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      Skills Area Access Trail
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      Galloping Goose - South (Switchback)
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      Intermediate Skills Loop - Jump Line
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      Novice Skills Loop
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      Man Cage
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area

      Minnesota Mountain Bike Routes

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      Duluth Traverse
      Lester Park Trails
      41 miles
      Blue Loop
      Memorial Park
      4 miles
      The Grand Tour
      Memorial Park
      6 miles
      Traverse Trails Full Loop South Start
      Traverse des Sioux Park
      9 miles
      NO SHUTTLE Full Duluth Traverse
      Duluth
      68 miles
      Split Rock Wilds big XC loop
      Split Rock Wilds
      16 miles
      Death by Piedmont
      Piedmont & Brewer
      7 miles
      Mahnomen: Galloping Goose (Easy Street) Loop
      Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
      6 miles
      2021 MCA Race #6 Course Redhead Mountain Bike Park
      Redhead Mountain Bike Park
      4 miles
      Xcel Energy - Easiest Loop
      Xcel Energy Mountain Bike Park
      1 mile

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 246 rides
      Past Week
      • 1,809 rides

      Photos of Minnesota Mountain Bike

      139 |
      Jul 19, 2021 @ 8:26pm
      Jul 19, 2021
      129 |
      Jul 19, 2021 @ 8:26pm
      Jul 19, 2021
      303 |
      Nov 5, 2020 @ 4:25pm
      Nov 5, 2020
      297 |
      Nov 5, 2020 @ 4:23pm
      Nov 5, 2020
      trail: Area 36
      259 |
      Aug 26, 2018 @ 12:59pm
      Aug 26, 2018
      trail: Area 36
      263 |
      Aug 26, 2018 @ 12:58pm
      Aug 26, 2018
      257 |
      Aug 26, 2018 @ 11:34am
      Aug 26, 2018
      trail: Deerslayer
      130 |
      Oct 16, 2017 @ 1:44pm
      Oct 16, 2017

      Videos of Minnesota Mountain Bike

      A Lil too dry to see
      40 | Sep 12, 2023
      Hairpin (Shattuck Downhill)
      9 | Sep 11, 2023
      Hairpin (Shattuck Downhill)
      13 | Sep 11, 2023
      Slender James Classic Enduro 2022
      30 | Mar 14, 2023
      Slender James Classic Enduro 2021
      | Mar 3, 2023
      XC bike comes up short
      trail: Medropolis
      98 | Sep 16, 2022
      27 | Sep 13, 2022
      Apple Wooden Features
      trail: Apple
      38 | Aug 1, 2022

      National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

      Activity Feed

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      V270HwishlistregionBattle Creek
      Oct 3, 2023 @ 9:53pm
      5 hours
      AdamNwvQmpriddenpoiJump
      Oct 3, 2023 @ 8:50pm
      6 hours
      PeterGustafsonKvzriddenrouteThrillseeker Enduro Tioga
      Oct 3, 2023 @ 6:31pm
      8 hours
      JacobDnKt8SaddreportGooseberry MTB Trail
      Oct 3, 2023 @ 3:49pm
      11 hours
      BlueFalcon1addphoto in My City
      Oct 3, 2023 @ 3:16pm
      11 hours

      Recent Comments

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      pitchforkdiablotrailJackpotWhy no E-bikes?
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 10:52pm
      1 day
      ChristianOIiQzStrailHidden Falls Demo LoopMany many downed trees covering the...
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 3:28pm
      1 day
      AhanggetrailUllr LoopVery pretty double track. Heavy growth when...
      Sep 15, 2023 @ 9:15am
      Sep 15, 2023
      tdwarnketrailHillsideFor anyone considering checking this trail...
      Sep 13, 2023 @ 8:12am
      Sep 13, 2023
      andrewdeanotrailEntry FeeYes a black. Also a trail built to be...
      Sep 9, 2023 @ 12:23pm
      Sep 9, 2023

      Local Badges

      Bike & Skill Parks

      nametypecityrating
      Spirit Mountain Bike Parkbike parkDuluth
      Giants Ridgebike parkBiwabik
      Detroit Mountain Recreation Areabike parkDetroit Lakes
      Mount Katobike parkMankato
      Cottage Grove Bike Parkskill parkCottage Grove

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2,6404,019 miles161,378 ft1,286 mile8,330 ft
      #223,88848,496118318,842
      E-Bike1,4392,457 miles90,735 ft865 miles8,330 ft
      #12935,207193,550
      Horse351492 miles25,810 ft189 miles10,318 ft
      #5017,90189
      Hike4,0525,343 miles262,690 ft1,800 mile10,318 ft
      #2710445,9951611,411
      Trail Running3,9375,248 miles255,423 ft1,754 mile10,318 ft
      #27645,97096,387
      Dirtbike/Moto41131 miles4,268 ft39 miles8,251 ft
      317,45623
      Observed Trials1940 miles1,260 ft13 miles574 ft
      1397151
      ATV/ORV/OHV58222 miles6,604 ft74 miles8,251 ft
      #44117,45063
      Snowmobile129730 miles15,092 ft268 miles1,214 ft
      #2653818
      Snowshoe1,6302,198 miles113,740 ft800 miles1,437 ft
      #185,40981,861
      Downhill Ski16689 miles20,417 ft48 miles981 ft
      4,4231,831
      Backcountry Ski3041 miles1,496 ft10 miles732 ft
      #2813,534336
      Nordic Ski1,8752,024 miles78,701 ft705 miles1,427 ft
      #26175,812211,835
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