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      Saint Peter trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Snowshoeing, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Nordic Skiing. Popular destinations include Seven Mile Creek, The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College and Traverse des Sioux Park.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 17, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      37
      Trails Mountain Bike
      30
      Trails E-Bike
      11
      Trails Gravel Bike
      15
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      15
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      9
      Trails Hike
      37
      Trails Trail Running
      37
      Trails Snowshoe
      12
      Trails Nordic Ski
      7
      Total Distance
      21 miles
      Total Descent
      740 ft
      Total Vertical
      253 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      991 ft
      Reports
      858
      Photos
      17
      Completed Counter
      526
      Sub Regions

      Popular Saint Peter Mountain Biking Trails

      • 85 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 11 ft • 41 •
      follows the edge of the prairie to the north. Once at the river the trail heads southeast along the river bank.
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,621 ft • 0 ft • 30 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 85 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 26 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,404 ft • 0 ft • 24 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 55 ★ 2.5 • 4,600 ft • 118 ft • 23 •
      Roller coaster trail with a few good climbs up and down the side of the creek valley.
      • 55 ★ 2.0 • 2 miles • 189 ft • 22 •
      This is the longest section of trail in the park which runs mainly along the edge of the creek. The far end of the loop has a rather large hill. The surface is usually gravel or pea rock, depending on what the county has put on the...
      • 50 ★ 0.0 • 2,119 ft • 43 ft • 21 •
      Fun quick short trail circling a small creek.
      • 45 ★ 0.0 • 2,526 ft • 9 ft • 20 •
      Short bit of trail connecting the parking lot to and

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      Saint Peter Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 46 ft • 7 • Loop •
      A fast fun 8 mile loop connecting all the trails in the Traverse des Sioux park into one ride starting at...
      • 6 miles • 772 ft • 4 •
      • 10 miles • 37 ft • 17 •

      Photos of Saint Peter Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Saint Peter Mountain Bike

      Traverse des Sioux Park, St. Peter MN
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      4:25 | 84 | Apr 20, 2015
      youtuber Pre-Flood Ride at Traverse Des Sioux Park
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      2:44 | 259 | May 21, 2022 , Saint Peter
      youtuber February 7, 2021 - MTB Diary
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      0:51 | 256 | May 21, 2022
      youtuber Traverse Des Sioux Trail Status UPDATE - July 2
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      0:35 | 210 | Jul 3, 2021
      youtuber 5zero7 MTB / Dan Oachs YouTube Channel Trailer
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      0:11 | 426 | Jan 25, 2021
      youtuber Fat Biking Fresh Snow - Part 4 - Golden Hour
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      12:37 | 422 | Jan 25, 2021 , Saint Peter
      youtuber Fat Biking Fresh Snow - Part 3
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      9:37 | 325 | Jan 23, 2021 , Saint Peter
      youtuber Fat Biking Fresh Snow - Part 2
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      9:45 | 404 | Jan 19, 2021 , Saint Peter

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike3019 miles715 ft3 miles246 ft
      #5,791#1,9371785812,989
      E-Bike113 miles26 ft1,243 ft20 ft
      #9,785#2,9937487
      Gravel Bike157 miles459 ft2 miles197 ft
      #3,128#1,121766
      Adaptive Bike157 miles459 ft2 miles197 ft
      #5,209#1,36659
      Winter Fat Bike99 miles33 ft2,123 ft13 ft
      #3,129#810657
      Hike3721 miles738 ft3 miles253 ft
      #7,684#2,688858261
      Trail Running3721 miles738 ft3 miles253 ft
      #7,741#2,55985818
      Snowshoe126 miles49 ft2,031 ft184 ft
      #1,578#91144
      Nordic Ski72 miles23 ft1,089 ft20 ft
      #1,835#9692

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Saint Peter?
      Saint Peter has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Saint Peter?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Saint Peter are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Saint Peter?
      There are 8 parking locations listed in Saint Peter. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Saint Peter?
      The longest trail in Saint Peter is Trail 8 at 2.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Saint Peter?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Saint Peter?
      ▼ How many trails are in Saint Peter?
      Saint Peter has a total of 37 trails. Of those, 30 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Saint Peter to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Saint Peter?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Saint Peter is Trail 8 with 189 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Saint Peter?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Saint Peter is Trail 9 with 208 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Saint Peter?
      Saint Peter 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.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Saint Peter?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Saint Peter is Trail 1 with an average grade of 2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Saint Peter?
      Out of 18 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 18
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Saint Peter?
      Yes, Saint Peter 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.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Saint Peter?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Saint Peter are: View all mountain biking routes in Saint Peter.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Saint Peter?
      The most popular Strava segments in Saint Peter are:
      • Traverse Trails - A to B (170 athletes)
      • Traverse Trails E East (143 athletes)
      • 7 mile Trail 3 Front Side Climb (105 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Saint Peter.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Saint Peter?
      Yes, there are 15 accessible/adaptive trails in Saint Peter. View all adaptive trails in Saint Peter for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Saint Peter?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Saint Peter?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Saint Peter are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Saint Peter.
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