26.1 miles

Distance

1,765 ft

Climb

-1,765 ft

Descent

1,372 ft

High Point

25 mile long route for the 2021 Oremageddon, put on by the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Crew

Detailed Description

2021 Oremageddon - 25 Miler is a 26 mile intermediate race route located near Crosby Minnesota. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 24 trails. This route climbs 1,765 ft with a max elevation of 1,372 ft then descends -1,765 ft.

Local Trail Association

Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Crew (cuyunalakesmtb.com)

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22 Reviews & Comments

Score Time Route Post Comment

Northsupply

(Aug 11, 2022 at 21:25)

Trail Manuel Drive

This trail is just plain fun. In fact, if I had a carbon copy of this trail in my backyard I don’t think I would ever leave the house!

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trusstruss

(Aug 8, 2022 at 6:50)

Trail Demo Trail

Demo Trail is good and well worth the side trip. Good variety with a fun tech optional segment.

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trusstruss

(Aug 8, 2022 at 6:50)

Trail Demo Trail

Demo Trail is good and well worth the side trip. Good variety with a fun tech optional segment.

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trusstruss

(Aug 5, 2022 at 5:27)

Trail Sand Hog Mountain

What they said above. Well worth the price. It should be noted that climbing at Cuyuna (including on this trail) is easier than most other trail systems. Why? First, because there’s less of it. Second, the pitches never get that steep. I did 90% of the trails and never had to lean forward once and never wished for an easier gear. Third, the trails are on the smooth side and techy uphills aren’t really a thing here. Fourth, there aren’t dozens of tight switchbacks on a specific trail. Cuyuna is easier riding on average, and all this is a testament to the genius of the trail builders. That said, Sand Hog’s ascent will definitely test your endurance, but it could be much worse.

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trusstruss

(Aug 5, 2022 at 5:17)

Trail Galloping Goose - North

Great green trail (as most greens at Cuyuna are). Good riding in itself but also acts as the spine of this cluster to get from trail to trail. My one beef with this cluster is that you can’t (that I could figure out; maybe a dirt road is the way) do the East section and then the west section of trails here. Therefore, you have to start with the west section first as Galloping Goose will transfer you west to east. Strange since the trailhead parking lot is east. Again, locals may know how to manage this easier, but I finally took the trail on the south side of the lake to get to the west side.

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trusstruss

(Aug 3, 2022 at 17:53)

Trail Roly Poly

Roll Poly is amazing. Super fast and fun descent. One of the best trails at Cuyuna (it’s a long list). Note that the Trailforks map partly mislabels this trail and Crusher—see map on the trail for accurate labeling and which trail is where.

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trusstruss

(Aug 3, 2022 at 17:32)

Trail Demo Hard

Wow! Great fun! I mean at Cuyuna all the trails are good so why do this one? Because if you go by it, it’s there and why would you opt out of a short loop that’s got it all—tons of variety, fast with a tech section option, if you choose.

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trusstruss

(Aug 2, 2022 at 19:15)

Trail Haul Road - Entrance

Great trail; really well built, flowy. Don’t forget to take Winze though part way through! (Unless you’re a beginner).

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ClarkBremer (Sep 9, 2021 at 12:10)

Trail Switchback - South

On the DNR Maps, this is called Galloping Goose.

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ClarkBremer (Sep 9, 2021 at 12:08)

Trail Switchback - North

The last 1000 ft or so on the east end between switchback-south and dragline is actually two-way - allowing access from Portsmouth Campground.

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fatbottomgirl

(Aug 31, 2021 at 17:06)

Trail Roly Poly

This is a fantastic trail system. Great for families as well as for advanced riders. This super fun trail is a favorite!!!

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Drkoob

(Jun 11, 2021 at 12:20)

Trail Cuyuna Connector - Northbound

Just posted, now open

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ShredderRodney (Sep 29, 2020 at 21:51)

Trail Switchback - North

Best nang for your buck climb to downhill ratio, love the berms all the way down too, great addition! Only downside is if you choose to stay on Galloping goose you have to go through the horrendous unpumpable rollers

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ShredderRodney (Sep 29, 2020 at 21:46)

Trail Sand Hog Mountain

Probably the best trail in the main unit, killer of a climb but one heck of a booker on the downhill, probably DH in the main unit.

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XJ2005 (Aug 4, 2020 at 12:44)

Trail Haul Road - Entrance

My one complaint is that I love Winze and if you want to do it over again you have to do the whole loops because this is one way, even if they just made the section in between the entrance and exit two way it would help a lot. If your not factoring that into it it’s a good trail.

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GaryTargaryen (Jul 24, 2020 at 13:52)

Trail Sand Hog Mountain

Definitely one of the signature trails at Cuyuna. The climb may be a challenge for beginners but you have a scenic overlook up top, a bench if you want to chill for a second, and a very long, flowy descent by Minnesotan standards. If you’re here I would highly recommend hitting this one. Was my favorite trail there until Winze arrived.

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rydog450r (Aug 3, 2019 at 8:23)

Trail Roly Poly

Awesome views and exposure

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absquared

(Jul 7, 2019 at 16:27)

Trail Sand Hog Mountain

What a slag to pay the price. And then 40kph down screaming berms! One of the best runs in Central North America!

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Skywaalk3r (Aug 18, 2018 at 8:41)

Trail Switchback - South

This trail is great, it’s very smooth with great flow!

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Kirschen

(Jul 3, 2018 at 5:00)

Trail Galloping Goose - North

Loop around North side of Mucker Mountain is also known as "Little Sidewinder"

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Kirschen

(Jul 3, 2018 at 4:57)

Trail Galloping Goose - West

Also known as "Boot Camp"

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xfire7 (Jun 23, 2018 at 15:05)

Trail Galloping Goose - South

Fun trail. Lots of B lines to jump. Full of berms. Anyone can ride

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Trails in Route

	Switchback - North
	Drag Line - South				1 mile
	Haul Road - Entrance				1 mile
	Man Cage				2,874 ft
	Manuel Drive				1 mile
	Trout				2,552 ft
	Cuyuna Connector - Northbound				2 miles
	Cuyuna Connector - Southbound				2 miles
	Bobsled Easy				1,368 ft
	Drag Line - North				2 miles
	Drag Line - Session				804 ft
	Dragline - Camp Access				2,664 ft
	Switchback - South				1 mile
	Demo Trail				1 mile
	Demo Hard				282 ft
	Galloping Goose - South				2 miles
	Galloping Goose - West				1 mile
	Overburden Road - South				3,396 ft
	Mucker Mountain				1 mile
	Galloping Goose - North				1 mile
	Sand Hog Mountain				2 miles
	Hopper Hill				4,875 ft
	Roly Poly				4,439 ft

Details

Race Course
Riding area

Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate

More Stats for 2021 Oremageddon - 25 Miler mountain bike route

Altitude min

1,206 ft
Altitude start

1,228 ft
Altitude end

1,227 ft
Grade

-0%
Grade max

-19.9%
Grade min

29.8%
Distance climb

8 miles
Distance down

8 miles
Distance flat

10 miles

status	trail	date	condition	description
	Galloping Goose - South	Feb 7, 2023 @ 9:50am 20 hours
	Galloping Goose - North	Feb 7, 2023 @ 1:50am 1 day
	Galloping Goose - West	Feb 7, 2023 @ 1:50am 1 day
	Overburden Road - South	Feb 7, 2023 @ 1:50am 1 day
	Switchback - South	Feb 7, 2023 @ 1:50am 1 day

2021 Oremageddon - 25 Miler route

Local Trail Association

22 Reviews & Comments

Trails in Route

Details

More Stats for 2021 Oremageddon - 25 Miler mountain bike route

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