more stats
387 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:00:47
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
870 ft
Altitude min
880 ft
Altitude max
880 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
108 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:00:47
Avg time

BL Expert 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Minneapolis
    , Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #241868 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157180 in Trail Running
    • #345416 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,312 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #1,293 in Trail Running
    • #3,938 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is the first really difficult trail. It appears easy at first, but the first turn you must link up multiple rocks down the middle. You have no choice but to drop it quickly and then right into a tight turn and climb back out on loose rock. The tight turn makes it difficult to keep momentum for the climb.

Tags
Loose

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Sep 19, 2022
Very Dry
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      silverramp
      This series of trails are super fun tech trail challenges. I'd say it's the hardest tech in the twin cities.
      Dayander
      Funny how Minneapolis thinks any addition of rocks makes this a double black

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is BL Expert 3 located?
      BL Expert 3 is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Minneapolis trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.96707, -93.32644.
      ▼ How hard is BL Expert 3?
      BL Expert 3 is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BL Expert 3?
      BL Expert 3 has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 870 ft to 880 ft.
      ▼ Is BL Expert 3 a point to point trail?
      BL Expert 3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is BL Expert 3?
      BL Expert 3 is 387 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BL Expert 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BL Expert 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BL Expert 3?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BL Expert 3 are:
      • August (42 activities)
      • May (35 activities)
      • September (32 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access BL Expert 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BL Expert 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BL Expert 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride BL Expert 3. The trail is 387 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is BL Expert 3?
      BL Expert 3 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,855 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,731 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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