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SaveSavage is a suburban city 15 miles (24 km) south-southwest of downtown Minneapolis in Scott County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city is on the south bank of the Minnesota River in a region commonly called South of the River, comprising the southern portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. The population of Savage was 32,465 at the 2020 census.
source: Wikipedia
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- Mountain Bike
14 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Horse
31 trails
- Hike
61 trails
- Trail Running
61 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
20 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 7, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 62
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 14
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 31
- Trails Hike
- 61
- Trails Trail Running
- 61
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 20
- Total Distance
- 31 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 10 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,382 ft
- Total Vertical
- 163 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,046 ft
- Reports
- 420
- Photos
- 39
- Completed Counter
- 12,253
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.
Sub Regions
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Murphy-Hanrehan Park
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Popular Savage Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.6 • 1 mile • 83 ft • 1,202 •
This trail is marked as intermediate, but I think that is relative to the trail system. It really lands more in between easy and intermediate on account of some fast sections and a few quick turns with some rooty areas. But most the...
• 80 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 63 ft • 1,195 •
This is very similar to the start, buff and smooth singletrack. This section includes the little intermediate cutoff section to the intersection and then straight onto the finish. The last little straightaway can be pretty fast with a...
• 65 ★ 3.3 • 3,510 ft • 18 ft • 1,172 •
Not sure if this really should be blue, it is buff and a fast return. If you pedal hard through the transitions and little ups, you can get back fast.
• 100 ★ 2.5 • 1,309 ft • 12 ft • 1,146 •
Butter smooth with a little bump on the way down. This is the main one-way entrance to the trail system that takes you across a meadow and then hits a fork. Take the left into the forest to start on the intermediate trail or loop it...
• 90 ★ 4.8 • 6 miles • 619 ft • 1,132 •
This is the hard loop, but I think it is relative to this trail system. The majority of the trail itself is actually easy, with a little bit of roots and a few spots that are difficult to get over. The expert designation probably comes...
• 40 ★ 5.0 • 308 ft • 3 ft • 914 •
High narrow skinny. If you are clipped in and fall, it could be a nasty hit to your body and arms. Fun feature though, that you can loop multiple times if you like.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 371 ft • 0 ft • 761 •
Maybe not double black diamond, but if you don't take the cheater line this rocky sections is really difficult to climb. You need good cardio to punch it, and you need to clear your pedals of the rocks
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 2,881 ft • 45 ft • 727 •
You can short circuit the Hard Loop, or continue to do this little extension. This trail is very typical of all the easiest parts of the Hard Loop and similar to the intermediate loop. Don't miss the cool little optional line at the...
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| MTBCK | add | report | activity #105444648 and 1 more | Oct 7, 2026 @ 6:24pm Oct 7, 2026 |
| MTBCK | add | report | activity #105444645 and 8 more | Oct 7, 2026 @ 6:24pm Oct 7, 2026 |
| MTBCK | add | report | activity #104443699 and 1 more | Sep 23, 2026 @ 1:39pm Sep 23, 2026 |
| MTBCK | add | report | activity #104443695 and 7 more | Sep 23, 2026 @ 1:39pm Sep 23, 2026 |
| potenapd | wishlist | region | activity #103948106 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 4:17pm Sep 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This loop is longer, therefore it will take... | Oct 31, 2021 @ 8:52am Oct 31, 2021 |
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Epic Ride Climb 2k3 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge32 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k3 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge33 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge2 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 | 14 | 11 miles | 938 ft | 4 miles | 115 ft | #1,823 | #11 | 39 | 419 | 11,242 | ||
| E-Bike | 6 | 4 miles | 259 ft | 1 mile | 56 ft | #9,101 | #88 | 401 | 210 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 2 | 1,319 ft | 16 ft | 377 ft | 16 ft | #714 | #392 | 65 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 6 miles | 614 ft | 2 miles | 115 ft | #3,539 | #34 | 64 | 3 | |||
| Horse | 31 | 13 miles | 820 ft | 4 miles | 118 ft | #2,362 | #22 | 34 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 61 | 31 miles | 2,379 ft | 10 miles | 164 ft | #6,256 | #47 | 420 | 232 | |||
| Trail Running | 61 | 31 miles | 2,379 ft | 10 miles | 164 ft | #5,613 | #41 | 420 | 256 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 20 | 8 miles | 755 ft | 3 miles | 164 ft | #1,400 | #67 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Savage?
Savage has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Savage?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Savage are:
- Hard Loop (4.4/5)
- High Skinny (4.1/5)
- Prairie to Exit (4.1/5)
- Intermediate to Hard (3.8/5)
- Intermediate Exit (3.8/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Savage?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Savage. 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 Savage?
The longest trail in Savage is Hard Loop at 6.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Savage?
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Savage?
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How many trails are in Savage?
Savage has a total of 62 trails. Of those, 14 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Savage to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Savage?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Savage is Hard Loop with 619 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Savage?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Savage is Hard Loop with 610 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Savage?
Savage supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-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 are the steepest mountain biking trails in Savage?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Savage is Big Log Ride with an average grade of 3.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Savage?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Savage are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Savage?
The overall region status for Savage is Clear / Green. Out of 14 trails:
- Clear / Green: 14
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Can I ride an ebike in Savage?
Yes, Savage supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in Savage 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 Strava Segments in Savage?
The most popular Strava segments in Savage are:
- First Forest Section (9,888 athletes)
- Flow Down! (8,867 athletes)
- Climb Back to Beginner Prairie (8,765 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Savage?
There are 5 technical trail features (TTFs) in Savage. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Savage.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Savage?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Savage are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Savage?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Savage are:
- Prairie to Exit (3.8/5)
- Trailhead to Forest (2.5/5)
- Skills Loop (0/5)
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