more stats
801 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:01:18
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
868 ft
Altitude min
884 ft
Altitude max
884 ft
Altitude start
883 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
22%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
289 ft
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat
00:01:18
Avg time

BL Expert 4 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Minneapolis
    , Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #204027 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153863 in Trail Running
    • #341049 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,051 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #1,267 in Trail Running
    • #3,907 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Loose rock pretty much the entire trail.

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Loose

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is BL Expert 4 located?
      BL Expert 4 is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Minneapolis trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.96778, -93.32582.
      ▼ How hard is BL Expert 4?
      BL Expert 4 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 4?
      BL Expert 4 has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 868 ft to 884 ft.
      ▼ Is BL Expert 4 a point to point trail?
      Yes, BL Expert 4 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is BL Expert 4?
      BL Expert 4 is 801 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BL Expert 4?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BL Expert 4. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BL Expert 4?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BL Expert 4 are:
      • August (58 activities)
      • October (40 activities)
      • May (39 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access BL Expert 4? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BL Expert 4 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BL Expert 4?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride BL Expert 4. The trail is 801 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 4?
      BL Expert 4 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,528 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,689 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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