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More Stats for Portsmouth/Yawkey: South Drag Line+Haul Road mountain bike route

Mountain Bike

5.1 miles

Distance

135 ft

Climb

-137 ft

Descent

1,269 ft

High Point

WARNING ⚠: Please read the IMBA Responsible Riding Rules of the Trail prior to riding.
WARNING ⚠: Please read the safety warnings on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Trail Map.

An “extended” 5.2 mile loop for a beginner to intermediate mountain biker. Starting and ending at the Croft Mine Historical parking lot just north of the City of Crosby, on MN HWY 6.

Currently you do not need a Minnesota State Park vehicle permit to park in the Croft Mine Historical parking lot.

This loop starts on the paved Cuyuna Lakes State Paved Trail heading west across HWY 6 from the parking area and then leading into both segments of South Drag Line trail, continuing again east across HWY 6, and experiencing the full loop of the Haul Road singletrack trail.

These two trails feature Cuyuna’s more appropriate flow and elevation for the first-time cyclist.

Depending on the speed you cycle, this could be a couple of hours, or a full day experience.

The Cuyuna Lakes State Paved Trail is a two-way, two-direction trail. The Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails per this ride loop are a one-way, one-direction loop.

source: Cuyuna.com

Detailed Description

Portsmouth/Yawkey: South Drag Line+Haul Road is a 5 mile popular easy route located near Crosby Minnesota. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 135 ft with a max elevation of 1,269 ft then descends -137 ft.

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Riding area

Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Green
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

AM, XC, Fat
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Easy
Ridelogs

37

Cuyuna Lakes State Trail - Crosby to Riverton

Drag Line - South

Haul Road - Entrance

Haul Road - Exit

Avg time

1 hr 1 min
Altitude min

1,211 ft
Altitude start

1,239 ft
Altitude end

1,240 ft
Grade max

-9%
Grade min

12.5%
Distance climb

1 mile
Distance down

2 miles
Distance flat

2 miles

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trail	date	description
Haul Road - Exit	Jun 13, 2025 @ 5:40pm Jun 13, 2025
Haul Road - Entrance	Jun 9, 2025 @ 5:09pm Jun 9, 2025
Drag Line - South	Jun 9, 2025 @ 5:09pm Jun 9, 2025
Cuyuna Lakes State Trail - Crosby to Riverton	Apr 18, 2025 @ 9:16pm Apr 18, 2025	Welcome to Trail Opening Weekend reporter