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      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.
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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
      Parking google parking directions
      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.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of 1 day
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      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

      Outside Logo Articles

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      Aug 22, 2024 from outsideonline.com
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      Aug 19, 2024 from backpacker.com
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      Photos of Theodore Wirth Park Mountain Bike

      8 |
      Dec 16, 2023 @ 1:29am
      Dec 16, 2023
      118 |
      Nov 21, 2023 @ 6:30am
      Nov 21, 2023
      114 |
      Nov 21, 2023 @ 6:30am
      Nov 21, 2023
      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
      333 |
      Aug 26, 2018 @ 11:34am
      Aug 26, 2018
      489 |
      Oct 3, 2016 @ 6:23am
      Oct 3, 2016

      Videos of Theodore Wirth Park Mountain Bike

      Bridge Ride
      0:05 | 130 | Nov 21, 2023
      The Tube
      trail: The Tube
      0:13 | 337 | Oct 12, 2020
      Catching the Buzz at Wirth!
      trail: SW Loop
      0:35 | 209 | Oct 22, 2018
      skinny challenge

      0:27 | 32 | Nov 9, 2024
      Mountain Biking at Theodore Wirth Park in...
      22:52 | 64 | Jul 19, 2024 , Minneapolis
      Mountain Biking at Theodore Wirth Park in...
      22:52 | 65 | Jul 19, 2024 , Minneapolis
      Mountain Biking at Theodore Wirth Park in...
      trail: 45 North
      22:52 | 80 | Jul 19, 2024 , Minneapolis
      South & North loops at Theodore Wirth...
      trail: South Loop
      10:16 | 241 | Jun 6, 2023 , Minneapolis

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      Jun 5, 2025 @ 12:53pm
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      Recent Comments

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      rock-etrailTheo North LoopThis trail is fun although be aware of the...
      Sep 8, 2022 @ 5:31am
      Sep 8, 2022
      awgatortrailTheo North LoopBig tree down after last nights storm
      Aug 3, 2022 @ 11:14am
      Aug 3, 2022
      StevenTGRtCRreportTheo North LoopSorry. Comments above are dated. Intended to...
      Jul 18, 2022 @ 2:10pm
      Jul 18, 2022
      c-bskttrail45 NorthA bit of missing detail in the map.
      May 21, 2022 @ 4:46pm
      May 21, 2022
      c-bsktreportTheo North ExpertSee MORC website for trail conditions
      May 18, 2022 @ 8:09am
      May 18, 2022

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2416 miles1,342 ft5 miles105 ft
      #456#2347584525,796
      E-Bike54 miles194 ft1 mile69 ft
      #635#228719346
      Hike2415 miles1,260 ft4 miles105 ft
      #344#21884198
      Trail Running2516 miles1,329 ft5 miles105 ft
      #347#217841594
      Snowshoe43,199 ft62 ft1,060 ft59 ft
      #59811612
      Nordic Ski4119 miles1,473 ft7 miles141 ft
      #4851162,312
      • By WanderingManTF Pro BSMTB & contributors
      • Admins: Loppet
      • #9224 - 24,872 views

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