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1,063 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:06:50
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,002 ft
Altitude min
1,010 ft
Altitude max
1,006 ft
Altitude start
1,004 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-6.2%
Grade max
5.6%
Grade min
161 ft
Distance climb
315 ft
Distance down
512 ft
Distance flat
00:06:50
Avg time

Beginner Practice Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Trapper's Pond Park
    Buffalo, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #135098 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    City of Buffalo

This little loop is managed by the City of Buffalo. A family friendly learning loop for all ages with features to ride and ride arounds just in case. This loop is made to give people a little taste of mountain biking and slowly progress.

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        Directions to beginner-practice-loop trailhead (45.182240, -93.898130)

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        Trappers Pond Updates | Buffalo, MN
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        4:33 | 288 | Nov 11, 2021 , Buffalo

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Beginner Practice Loop

        Where is Beginner Practice Loop located?
        Beginner Practice Loop is located in Trapper's Pond Park, Buffalo, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Trapper's Pond Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.18224, -93.89813.
        How hard is Beginner Practice Loop?
        Beginner Practice Loop is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Beginner Practice Loop?
        Beginner Practice Loop has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,002 ft to 1,010 ft.
        Is Beginner Practice Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Beginner Practice Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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