more stats
2,156 ft
Distance
177 ft
Climb
-74 ft
Descent
00:04:54
Avg time
103 ft
Altitude change
758 ft
Altitude min
872 ft
Altitude max
758 ft
Altitude start
863 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-31.3%
Grade max
32.9%
Grade min
1,565 ft
Distance climb
433 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:04:54
Avg time

Big Wheezy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Battle Creek
    St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55403 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111928 in E-Biking
    • #134023 in Trail Running
    • #130833 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #337 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #491 in E-Biking
    • #1,104 in Trail Running
    • #1,362 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Big Wheezy is a 2,156 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near St. Paul Minnesota. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 177 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 114 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 957 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Big Wheezy Trail Reports

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on Apr 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Directions to big-wheezy trailhead (44.931570, -93.023110)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 1,172 ft • 36 • Loop •
      A 10-mile loop at Battle Creek including the new connector trails to Big Wheezy Honeybadger.
      10 miles • 1,300 ft • 21 • Loop •
      This loop plays the BC hits in a reasonable to navigate fashion
      ★ 2.5 • 10 miles • 1,258 ft • 22 • Loop •
      Fairly standard 10 mile loop that covers most of what BC has to offer.
      4.5 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 50%
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      1 Review & Comments

      GaryTargaryen
      In terms of climbs near the cities this may be the most grueling there is. It’s a handful of switchbacks on a steep hillside and an amazing view at the top. A small preview of what you will encounter if you actually head out west.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Wheezy located?
      Big Wheezy is located in Battle Creek, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Battle Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.93157, -93.02311.
      ▼ How hard is Big Wheezy?
      Big Wheezy is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Wheezy?
      Big Wheezy has 177 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 758 ft to 872 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Wheezy a point to point trail?
      Big Wheezy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Wheezy?
      Big Wheezy is 2,156 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Wheezy?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Wheezy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Wheezy?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Wheezy are:
      • May (56 activities)
      • June (55 activities)
      • August (51 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Big Wheezy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Wheezy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Wheezy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Big Wheezy. The trail is 2,156 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Wheezy?
      Big Wheezy is a very popular trail. There have been 5,578 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,352 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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