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SaveThe singletrack within Theodore Wirth Park officially opened in 2005 as a sanctioned facility in the Minneapolis Park System, and is now popular with many cyclists and cycling groups.
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Mountain Bike
The singletrack within Theodore Wirth Park officially opened in 2005 as a sanctioned facility in the Minneapolis Park System, and is now popular with many cyclists and cycling groups. Nordic Ski
The park’s 14 miles of groomed ski trails include beginner, intermediate, and advanced options; natural and manufactured snow; and trails that are lighted from 6 am to 10 pm.\r\n\r\nGet current trail conditions and more information on Wirth trails from the Loppet Foundation link below.Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Managed by Local Riding Association

Disclaimer:
A ski pass is required to ski on any Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Ski Trails. This includes Theodore Wirth Park, Columbia Golf Course, Hiawatha Golf Course and the Chain of Lakes. Please follow the link below for more information on trail and season passes.
For trail conditions please follow the link below.
For trail conditions please follow the link below.
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- Mountain Bike
24 trails
- E-Bike
5 trails
- Hike
24 trails
- Trail Running
25 trails
- Snowshoe
4 trails
- Nordic Ski
41 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of 1 dayStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 55
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 25
- Trails E-Bike
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 24
- Trails Trail Running
- 25
- Trails Snowshoe
- 4
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 42
- Total Distance
- 34 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,751 ft
- Total Vertical
- 140 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 958 ft
- Reports
- 882
- Photos
- 75
- Ridden Counter
- 19,684
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.
This Hiking Paradise In The Heartland Flies Under The Radar
Aug 19, 2024 from backpacker.com
Want in on one of the Midwest’s best-kept secrets for urban hiking? These Minneapolis trails offer the best in the Heartland.
Popular Theodore Wirth Park Mountain Biking Trails
Photos of Theodore Wirth Park Mountain Bike
trail: Beyond Black Stump
8 |
Dec 16, 2023 @ 1:29am
Dec 16, 2023
trail: North Loop Advanced Spur 2
118 |
Nov 21, 2023 @ 6:30am
Nov 21, 2023
trail: North Loop Advanced Spur 2
114 |
Nov 21, 2023 @ 6:30am
Nov 21, 2023
trail: North Loop Advanced Spur 2
134 |
Nov 21, 2023 @ 6:30am
Nov 21, 2023
trail: Area 36
346 |
Aug 26, 2018 @ 12:59pm
Aug 26, 2018
trail: Area 36
374 |
Aug 26, 2018 @ 12:58pm
Aug 26, 2018
trail: Theo North Loop
333 |
Aug 26, 2018 @ 11:34am
Aug 26, 2018
trail: Theo North Loop
489 |
Oct 3, 2016 @ 6:23am
Oct 3, 2016Videos of Theodore Wirth Park Mountain Bike

trail: North Loop Advanced Spur 2
0:05 |
130 |
Nov 21, 2023

trail: The Tube
0:13 |
337 |
Oct 12, 2020

trail: SW Loop
0:35 |
209 |
Oct 22, 2018

trail: Upper Conundrum
22:52 |
64 |
Jul 19, 2024 , Minneapolis

trail: Glenwood Loop
22:52 |
65 |
Jul 19, 2024 , Minneapolis

trail: 45 North
22:52 |
80 |
Jul 19, 2024 , Minneapolis

trail: South Loop
10:16 |
241 |
Jun 6, 2023 , Minneapolis
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Theo North Loop | Jul 17, 2025 @ 11:14am 1 day | Ideal | AngelaSmithPza | ||
45 North | Jul 17, 2025 @ 11:14am 1 day | Ideal | AngelaSmithPza | ||
Lower Conundrum | Jul 17, 2025 @ 11:14am 1 day | Variable | AngelaSmithPza | ||
Area 36 | Jul 17, 2025 @ 11:14am 1 day | Variable | AngelaSmithPza | ||
Wirth Parkway Bike Path | Jun 2, 2025 @ 7:35am Jun 2, 2025 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
Theo North Option 1 | Jun 2, 2025 @ 7:35am Jun 2, 2025 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
Theo North Expert | Jun 2, 2025 @ 7:35am Jun 2, 2025 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
The Tube | Jun 2, 2025 @ 7:35am Jun 2, 2025 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
SW Loop Access | Jun 2, 2025 @ 7:35am Jun 2, 2025 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
SW Loop | Jun 2, 2025 @ 7:35am Jun 2, 2025 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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AngelaSmithPza | add | report | activity #76124853 and 3 more | Jul 17, 2025 @ 5:37pm 1 day |
bpasker | wishlist | region | activity #73671746 | Jun 13, 2025 @ 4:35am Jun 13, 2025 |
robertibler | add | trail | activity #73644027 and 3 more | Jun 12, 2025 @ 3:37pm Jun 12, 2025 |
DavidBw3fpb | ridden | trail | activity #73458804 and 3 more | Jun 9, 2025 @ 7:53pm Jun 9, 2025 |
SidewaysAgain | wishlist | trail | activity #73150385 | Jun 5, 2025 @ 12:53pm Jun 5, 2025 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date |
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trail | This trail is fun although be aware of the... | Sep 8, 2022 @ 5:31am Sep 8, 2022 | ||
trail | Big tree down after last nights storm | Aug 3, 2022 @ 11:14am Aug 3, 2022 | ||
report | Sorry. Comments above are dated. Intended to... | Jul 18, 2022 @ 2:10pm Jul 18, 2022 | ||
trail | A bit of missing detail in the map. | May 21, 2022 @ 4:46pm May 21, 2022 | ||
report | See MORC website for trail conditions | May 18, 2022 @ 8:09am May 18, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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William Berry Park | 1 | 4 km | |||
Clifton E. French Regional Park | 6.1 km | ||||
Big Willow Park | 3 | 6.3 km | |||
Bredesen Park | 7.1 km | ||||
Richfield Lake Park | 4 | 7.3 km |
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Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 24 | 16 miles | 1,342 ft | 5 miles | 105 ft | #456 | #234 | 75 | 845 | 25,796 | ||
E-Bike | 5 | 4 miles | 194 ft | 1 mile | 69 ft | #635 | #228 | 719 | 346 | |||
Hike | 24 | 15 miles | 1,260 ft | 4 miles | 105 ft | #344 | #218 | 841 | 98 | |||
Trail Running | 25 | 16 miles | 1,329 ft | 5 miles | 105 ft | #347 | #217 | 841 | 594 | |||
Snowshoe | 4 | 3,199 ft | 62 ft | 1,060 ft | 59 ft | #598 | 116 | 12 | ||||
Nordic Ski | 41 | 19 miles | 1,473 ft | 7 miles | 141 ft | #485 | 116 | 2,312 |
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