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2.6 miles
Distance
254 ft
Climb
-256 ft
Descent
00:19:04
Avg time
847 ft
Altitude min
924 ft
Altitude max
853 ft
Altitude start
853 ft
Altitude end
-20%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
5,174 ft
Distance climb
4,268 ft
Distance down
4,124 ft
Distance flat
00:19:04
Avg time

Area 36 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Theodore Wirth Park
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48185 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134627 in Trail Running
    • #148249 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #298 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #1,107 in Trail Running
    • #1,523 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Closed in winter

One of the two new trails at Wirth as of June 2018. This loop is smooth dirt singletrack with plenty of rollers and tight switchbacks. There are very few technical features, and the ones that exist (two small rocks) are b-lines. The ups on this trail are much steeper than most of the other trails at Wirth.

The Area 36 trail has names for the various sections. It starts of with The Widow Maker, which is actually a very easy climb, but turns into a some nice berms and some small whoops that you can get a tiny bit of air on. Most the trail really is very easy, especially if you just ride slow. The rest of the trail traverses around with some big berms.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 242 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 1,037 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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Avg: 4.16 (6 votes)
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      Directions to area-36 trailhead (44.991370, -93.326780)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Area 36 located?
      Area 36 is located in Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Theodore Wirth Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.99137, -93.32678.
      ▼ How hard is Area 36?
      Area 36 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Area 36?
      Area 36 has 254 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 256 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 847 ft to 924 ft.
      ▼ Is Area 36 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Area 36 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Area 36?
      Area 36 is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Area 36?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Area 36. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Area 36?
      Area 36 is best visited during: Closed in winter.
      ▼ How do I access Area 36? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Area 36 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Area 36?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Area 36. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Area 36?
      Area 36 is a very popular trail. There have been 8,027 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,939 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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