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The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
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Trail Ridden Direction
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Trail Popularity ?
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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Activity Recordings
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- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
Activity Recordings
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SaveBike the trails at Mount Kato. Open Late April through October.
Over 7 miles of mountain bike trails for the novice to expert rider. 80% wooded single track.
TRAIL HOURS:
Sunrise to Sunset
* Helmets are required on trails at all times *
Over 7 miles of mountain bike trails for the novice to expert rider. 80% wooded single track.
TRAIL HOURS:
Sunrise to Sunset
* Helmets are required on trails at all times *

Disclaimer:
TRAIL FEES:
Payment drop off available. $5 for Day Pass, season pass available for purchase online.
Please bring correct change or check.
Payment drop off available. $5 for Day Pass, season pass available for purchase online.
Please bring correct change or check.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
21 trails
- Hike
0 trails
- Trail Running
0 trails
Bike Park Details
- 8
- 7
- 6
Region Status
Caution as of Mar 13, 2025- Day Ticket
- $5 USD
- Season start
- Apr 27
- Season end
- Oct 27
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 21
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 21
- Total Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,475 ft
- Total Vertical
- 225 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,008 ft
- Reports
- 76
- Photos
- 15
- Ridden Counter
- 3,262
Popular Mount Kato Mountain Biking Trails
Mount Kato Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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MN MTB Marathon Sport Comp Elite Mt Kato 2024 | 4 miles | |
2020 MNHSCL TT Kato | 3 miles | |
2024 MCA Race #5B - Mount Kato race | 3 miles | |
2018 MNHSCL Championship Mankato race | 4 miles | |
Mt Kato 2022 MCA Race #5 race | 3 miles | |
race | 3 miles |
Photos of Mount Kato Mountain Bike
trail: Cabin Run
92 |
Sep 23, 2019 @ 1:42pm
Sep 23, 2019
trail: Lookout
83 |
Sep 23, 2019 @ 1:28pm
Sep 23, 2019
trail: Staircase
76 |
Sep 23, 2019 @ 1:24pm
Sep 23, 2019
trail: The Maze (Reed's Way)
77 |
Sep 23, 2019 @ 1:23pm
Sep 23, 2019
trail: Mad Squirrel
107 |
Sep 23, 2019 @ 1:16pm
Sep 23, 2019
trail: Cedar Climb
79 |
Sep 23, 2019 @ 1:12pm
Sep 23, 2019
trail: Shortcut
70 |
Sep 23, 2019 @ 1:08pm
Sep 23, 2019
trail: Outlook Traverse
84 |
Sep 23, 2019 @ 1:07pm
Sep 23, 2019Videos of Mount Kato Mountain Bike

trail: Compresser
0:29 |
78 |
Sep 23, 2019

trail: Luge
0:50 |
117 |
Sep 23, 2019

trail: Ridge Run
0:21 |
112 |
Sep 23, 2019

trail: Dead Horse
0:30 |
228 |
Sep 23, 2019

trail: Mad Squirrel
0:20 |
99 |
Sep 23, 2019

trail: Gets Tight
0:44 |
40 |
Sep 23, 2019

trail: Compresser
10:51 |
178 |
Jun 11, 2021 , Mankato

trail: Dead Horse
10:51 |
291 |
Jun 11, 2021 , Mankato
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Ridge Run | Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:47am Sep 16, 2023 | Variable | RollerRoller8 | ||
Staircase | Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:47am Sep 16, 2023 | Variable | RollerRoller8 | ||
Pink Poodle | Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:47am Sep 16, 2023 | Ideal | RollerRoller8 | ||
Cabin Run | Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:47am Sep 16, 2023 | Variable | RollerRoller8 | ||
The Maze (Reed's Way) | Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:47am Sep 16, 2023 | Variable | RollerRoller8 | ||
Dead Horse | Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:47am Sep 16, 2023 | Ideal | RollerRoller8 | ||
Killer Toad Loop | Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:47am Sep 16, 2023 | Variable | RollerRoller8 | ||
Gets Tight | Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:47am Sep 16, 2023 | Variable | RollerRoller8 | ||
Outlook Traverse | Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:47am Sep 16, 2023 | Variable | RollerRoller8 | ||
Frog Pond | Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:47am Sep 16, 2023 | Variable | RollerRoller8 |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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engine5guy | wishlist | region | activity #69604101 | Apr 13, 2025 @ 8:14pm Apr 13, 2025 |
Hellaenergy | wishlist | region | activity #61566606 | Nov 10, 2024 @ 8:49am Nov 10, 2024 |
ewalterman | wishlist | route | activity #60553451 | Oct 15, 2024 @ 8:13pm Oct 15, 2024 |
jeff777 | add | route | activity #58377561 | Sep 5, 2024 @ 10:07am Sep 5, 2024 |
blensen | add | route | activity #56590748 | Aug 2, 2024 @ 10:59am Aug 2, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Ft Lehillier | 1 | 1 | 0.5 km | ||
Indian Lake Conservation Area | 1 | 0.7 km | |||
Riverfront Park | 3.6 km | ||||
Bluff, Hiniker, and Spring Lake Parks | 3.7 km | ||||
Minneopa State Park | 4.3 km |
Local Badges
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Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Mankato Area Mountain Bikers
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Nicollet Bike & Ski
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Scheels - Mankato
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University CycleBike Shop
- By todd
Trailforks & contributors
- Admins: MAMB, SeaHag
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