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SaveSaint Cloud 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, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking and Nordic Skiing. Trails here are often tight and twisty. Scenery includes creeks. Common trail features include skinnies and jumps. Popular destinations include North Loop (Jail Trail), River Bluffs Regional Park and Quarry Park.
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- Mountain Bike
18 trails
- E-Bike
2 trails
- Gravel Bike
5 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
3 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
17 trails
- Trail Running
16 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- Observed Trials
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
0 trails
- Downhill Ski
0 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
2 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 12, 2025
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 20
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 18
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 17
- Trails Trail Running
- 16
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 17 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 3 miles
- Total Descent
- 525 ft
- Total Vertical
- 160 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,128 ft
- Reports
- 98
- Photos
- 43
- Completed Counter
- 1,684
Sub Regions
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North Loop (Jail Trail)
- 3
- 2
- 1
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Quarry Park
- 1
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River Bluffs Regional Park
- 1
- 1
Popular Saint Cloud Mountain Biking Trails
• 55 ★ 3.4 • 2 miles • 74 ft • 185 •
The name of the trail stems from its close proximity to one of Minnesota's correctional facilities, but don't let that stop you from tearing up the singletrack. Small drops, a few short climbs, tight turns, rock gardens and narrow tree...
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 1,385 ft • 17 ft • 135 •
Trail leaves the "Main Loop" at an intersection on the rider's left hand side (watch for the yellow signs). You'll initially head west in a short straight shot before a hairpin right-hander. Be ready on this tight turn. There is a...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 846 ft • 0 ft • 108 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features ladder bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 1,227 ft • 3 ft • 101 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features ladder bridge. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 1,555 ft • 13 ft • 101 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features ladder bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 1,765 ft • 5 ft • 100 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 5 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,493 ft • 21 ft • 99 •
Spur off the main loop. Twisted Sister merges into this trail and returns to the main loop.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,342 ft • 5 ft • 96 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Saint Cloud Mountain Bike Routes
4 miles • 184 ft • 9 • Race •
Wind through the trees on this twisty race course that’s light on climbing and heavy on fun!
• 18 miles • 722 ft • 52 •
• 5 miles • 258 ft • 22 •
• 5 miles • 201 ft • 11 •
• 8 miles • 311 ft • 28 •
• 6 miles • 260 ft • 21 •
Photos of Saint Cloud Mountain Bike
Videos of Saint Cloud Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Lay It Down | May 31, 2025 @ 10:08am May 31, 2025 | Ideal | ranchorace1 | ||
| Rogo's Return | May 31, 2025 @ 10:08am May 31, 2025 | Ideal | ranchorace1 | ||
| Skid Row | May 31, 2025 @ 10:08am May 31, 2025 | Ideal | ranchorace1 | ||
| Max's Option | May 31, 2025 @ 10:08am May 31, 2025 | Ideal | ranchorace1 | ||
| Granny's Hill | May 31, 2025 @ 10:08am May 31, 2025 | Ideal | ranchorace1 | ||
| Rogo's Run | May 31, 2025 @ 10:08am May 31, 2025 | Ideal | ranchorace1 | ||
| Slippery When Wet | May 31, 2025 @ 10:08am May 31, 2025 | Ideal | ranchorace1 | ||
| Spur | May 31, 2025 @ 10:08am May 31, 2025 | Ideal | ranchorace1 | ||
| Doom's Return | May 31, 2025 @ 10:08am May 31, 2025 | Ideal | ranchorace1 | ||
| .3 Mile Spur | May 31, 2025 @ 10:08am May 31, 2025 | Ideal | ranchorace1 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JasonerwY90 | vote | trail | activity #101098292 | Aug 9, 2026 @ 8:46am Aug 9, 2026 |
| JasonerwY90 | comment | trail | activity #101092877 | Aug 9, 2026 @ 7:54am Aug 9, 2026 |
| JasonerwY90 | add | photo | activity #101092826 and 1 more | Aug 9, 2026 @ 7:53am Aug 9, 2026 |
| Yeetusyou323 | ridden | trail | activity #100581733 and 4 more | Aug 2, 2026 @ 8:50am Aug 2, 2026 |
| Yeetusyou323 | difficultyvote | trail | activity #100581700 and 2 more | Aug 2, 2026 @ 8:50am Aug 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | 99.9% of the green trail is smoother than a... | Aug 9, 2026 @ 7:54am Aug 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | PEOPLE START RIDING HERE! The trail itself is... | Jun 11, 2025 @ 6:52pm Jun 11, 2025 | ||
| trail | Quick out and back. Relatively flat with small... | Sep 25, 2022 @ 11:40am Sep 25, 2022 | ||
| trail | Small rolling hills, loads of roots | Sep 25, 2022 @ 11:39am Sep 25, 2022 | ||
| trail | Relatively flat (albeit pretty narrow with... | Sep 25, 2022 @ 11:37am Sep 25, 2022 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge6 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge6 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 | 18 | 16 miles | 525 ft | 3 miles | 161 ft | #5,933 | #38 | 43 | 98 | 1 | 5,382 | |
| E-Bike | 2 | 5 miles | 92 ft | 1 mile | 157 ft | #9,681 | #97 | 90 | 24 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 6 miles | 95 ft | 1 mile | 157 ft | #3,284 | #13 | 27 | 36 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 3 miles | 39 ft | 2,953 ft | 92 ft | #6,817 | #67 | 28 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 5 miles | 118 ft | 3,297 ft | 89 ft | #3,524 | #33 | 27 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 17 | 14 miles | 486 ft | 3 miles | 161 ft | #10,404 | #94 | 98 | 74 | |||
| Trail Running | 16 | 13 miles | 430 ft | 2 miles | 112 ft | #10,337 | #91 | 98 | 15 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 856 ft | 69 ft | #1,884 | #110 | 1 | 84 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Saint Cloud?
Saint Cloud has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Saint Cloud?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Saint Cloud are:
- Twisted Sister (4/5)
- Doom's Return (3.8/5)
- Rogo's Run (3.8/5)
- Main Loop (3.5/5)
- .3 Mile Spur (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Saint Cloud?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Saint Cloud. 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 Saint Cloud?
The longest trail in Saint Cloud is Beaver Island Trail at 3.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Saint Cloud?
The best hiking trails in Saint Cloud are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Saint Cloud?
The best trail running trails in Saint Cloud are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Saint Cloud?
Saint Cloud has a total of 20 trails. Of those, 18 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Saint Cloud to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Saint Cloud?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Saint Cloud is Max's Option with 110 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Saint Cloud?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Saint Cloud is Max's Option with 108 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Saint Cloud?
Saint Cloud 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 Saint Cloud?
The following bike services are available in Saint Cloud:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Saint Cloud?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Saint Cloud is Rogo's Return with an average grade of 0.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Saint Cloud?
The overall region status for Saint Cloud is Clear / Green. Out of 16 trails:
- Clear / Green: 13
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Saint Cloud?
Yes, Saint Cloud supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. 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 Saint Cloud?
The most popular Strava segments in Saint Cloud are:
- First fun flow (1,591 athletes)
- .3 Mile Spur (1,151 athletes)
- Lay It Down (1,073 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Saint Cloud?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Saint Cloud. View all adaptive trails in Saint Cloud for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Saint Cloud?
There are 1 upcoming events in Saint Cloud. View upcoming events. There are 5 local clubs or associations listed in the Saint Cloud directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Saint Cloud?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Saint Cloud are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Saint Cloud?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Saint Cloud are:
- Doom's Return (3/5)
- Main Loop (3.4/5)
- .3 Mile Spur (0/5)
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