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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Kato
    Mankato, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #62153 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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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.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 116 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Back Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:47am
Sep 16, 2023
Dec 17, 2019 @ 8:20pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Bike Trails closed for the season, see you in 2020 :)
Oct 26, 2018 @ 8:30am
Oct 26, 2018
 In good condition with a few wet spots. Leafs recently blown off some of the trails.
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on Sep 16, 2023
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      2020 MNHSCL TT Kato
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      9
      2018 MNHSCL Championship Mankato
      ★ 2.0 • 4 miles • 454 ft • 10 • Loop • Race •
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Back Loop?
      Back Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.595%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Back Loop?
      Back Loop is 1,158 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Back Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Back Loop are:
      • October (33 activities)
      • August (16 activities)
      • September (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Back Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Back Loop. The trail is 1,158 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Back Loop?
      Back Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,202 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,630 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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