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1,158 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:00:45
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
955 ft
Altitude min
983 ft
Altitude max
978 ft
Altitude start
971 ft
Altitude end
-0.595%
Grade
-15.089%
Grade max
17.845%
Grade min
360 ft
Distance climb
538 ft
Distance down
261 ft
Distance flat
00:00:45
Avg time
Back Loop Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaMount Kato
Mankato, Minnesota -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#62153 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Back Loop is a 1,158 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Mankato Minnesota. This mountain bike only trail can be used one direction. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 1 rides
- 18 miles average
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 109 rides
- Last: Jul 26, 2026
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Directions to back-loop-122346 trailhead
(44.130445, -94.036234)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Loop
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Where is Back Loop located?
Back Loop is located in Mount Kato, Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Mount Kato trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.13045, -94.03623.
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How hard is Back Loop?
Back Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.595%.
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What is the elevation gain for Back Loop?
Back Loop has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 955 ft to 983 ft.
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Is Back Loop a point to point trail?
Yes, Back Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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