11.6 miles
Distance
587 ft
Climb
-589 ft
Descent
1,120 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,049 ft
Altitude min
1,072 ft
Altitude start
1,070 ft
Altitude end
-44.1%
Grade max
36.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
9 miles
Distance flat

Full Loop of the Milaca Trails. Closely follows the original BLAST race line from the late 90s.

Detailed Description
Milaca Full Loop is a 12 mile moderately popular expert route located near Milaca Minnesota. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction. This route includes 21 trails. This route climbs 587 ft with a max elevation of 1,120 ft then descends -589 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Sep 11, 2023)
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Milaca Trails Initiative (www.cityofmilaca.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    12 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 39 min
  • Altitude min
    1,049 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,072 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,070 ft
  • Climb
    587 ft
  • Descent
    -589 ft
  • Grade max
    -44.1%
  • Grade min
    36.4%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    9 miles

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    Black Diamond
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    Loop
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  • Direction
    One Direction
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Nov 23, 2025 @ 2:48pm (America/Chicago)
    Nov 23, 2025
    Newly cleaned off, good dirt, riding fast.
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    Nov 23, 2025 @ 2:48pm (America/Chicago)
    Nov 23, 2025
    Great condition. All cleared, riding great.
    The Pines
    Nov 23, 2025 @ 2:48pm (America/Chicago)
    Nov 23, 2025
    Leaves cleaned. Good dirt riding fast.
    Backdoor Maze
    Nov 23, 2025 @ 2:48pm (America/Chicago)
    Nov 23, 2025
    Was in great shape today! Riding fast, leaves all cleared, fun little trail with jumps and berms.
    Rum River Run
    Sep 11, 2023 @ 4:37am
    Sep 11, 2023
    Fallen leaves
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