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2,861 ft
Distance
-407 ft
Descent
00:04:14
Avg time
-407 ft
Altitude change
774 ft
Altitude min
1,180 ft
Altitude max
1,180 ft
Altitude start
774 ft
Altitude end
-14.2%
Grade
-28.9%
Grade max
-3.9%
Grade min
2,861 ft
Distance down
00:04:14
Avg time

Anvil Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Spirit Mountain Bike Park
    Duluth, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #105269 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89678 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Spirit Mountain

Anvil is a hand-built trail with a wide variety of elements. There are multiple rock gardens and rock faces along with some drops and jumps that mix with the hand-built feel; it will challenge you and make you smile.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 miles average
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  • 31 rides
  • 30 miles avg distance
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  • 254 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Aug 6, 2026 @ 1:19pm (America/Chicago)
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Aug 2, 2026 @ 8:16am (America/Chicago)
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Avg: 4.06 (9 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Anvil

        ▼ Where is Anvil located?
        Anvil is located in Spirit Mountain Bike Park, Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Spirit Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.71576, -92.21762.
        ▼ How hard is Anvil?
        Anvil is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Anvil?
        The trail has 407 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 774 ft to 1,180 ft.
        ▼ Is Anvil a point to point trail?
        Yes, Anvil is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Anvil?
        Anvil is 2,861 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Anvil?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Anvil. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Anvil?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Anvil are:
        • July (51 activities)
        • August (38 activities)
        • September (13 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Anvil? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Anvil are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Anvil?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Anvil. The trail is 2,861 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Anvil?
        Anvil is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,367 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,765 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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