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1.0 mile
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:09:15
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
1,316 ft
Altitude min
1,373 ft
Altitude max
1,371 ft
Altitude start
1,371 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
1,470 ft
Distance climb
2,733 ft
Distance down
988 ft
Distance flat
00:09:15
Avg time

Black Ash Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Donald D. Ferguson Demonstration Forest
    Two Harbors, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Lake County

Old logging road and some single track

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Feb 13, 2026
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Black Ash Trail Reports

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Dec 3, 2023 @ 12:55pm
Dec 3, 2023
 trees down in a couple of spots
May 15, 2020 @ 3:22pm
May 15, 2020
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Feb 18, 2020 @ 12:45pm
Feb 18, 2020
 reporter Groomed. Firm but may have drifting in spots.
Feb 3, 2020 @ 12:40pm
Feb 3, 2020
 reporter Groomed. It should be firm and fast with a little loose snow on top.
Jan 24, 2020 @ 10:45am
Jan 24, 2020
 reporter Groomed this morning. Should be slippery with a firm base.
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on Dec 3, 2023
Prevalent Mud
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      1 Review & Comments

      MinnesotaTopps MinnesotaTopps
      Definitely not a green trail in the summer. This was a grueling ride thru low, almost swampy land. So many roots and rocks, SO MANY. Never ridden a trail like this, it was fun but don't need to do it again! Guessing this is meant to be a winter trail only.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Ash located?
      Black Ash is located in Donald D. Ferguson Demonstration Forest, Two Harbors, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Donald D. Ferguson Demonstration Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10806, -91.73999.
      ▼ How hard is Black Ash?
      Black Ash is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Ash?
      Black Ash has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,316 ft to 1,373 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Ash a point to point trail?
      Black Ash is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Black Ash?
      Black Ash is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Ash?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Ash. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black Ash?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black Ash are:
      • January (1 activities)
      • December (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Black Ash? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Ash are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Ash?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Black Ash. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Black Ash?
      Black Ash is a very popular trail. There have been 19 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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