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3.8 miles
Distance
251 ft
Climb
-259 ft
Descent
00:30:29
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
976 ft
Altitude min
1,060 ft
Altitude max
1,007 ft
Altitude start
1,001 ft
Altitude end
-17.8%
Grade max
12.9%
Grade min
5,174 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:30:29
Avg time

Blue Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Minooka Park
    Waukesha, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #33753 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2490 in E-Biking
    • #2657 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #346 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #3 in E-Biking
    • #42 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Waukesha County Parks

Minooka blue is a short, tight, forested singletrack that loops back upon itself many times. There are a couple of short, rocky technical features and log rolls, but all of them are easily bypassed. Enough elevation to get heartrate up, but expect to spend more energy steering around all the turns and trees, some with tight clearance. Connects easily with the more prarie-like green loop and can easily be ridden a few times to gain mileage.

Official status via Trailbot.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 14.2 km average
6 Months
  • 296 rides
  • 18.2 km avg distance
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  • 1,440 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Blue Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 20, 2026 @ 1:59pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 20, 2026
Jun 13, 2026 @ 4:44pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 13, 2026
Tree down just after the school bus
Apr 9, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/Chicago)
Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/Chicago)
Apr 9, 2026
Official updates are on Trailbot. Trail is open with caution.
Dec 30, 2025 @ 9:57am (America/Chicago)
Dec 30, 2025
Couple of trees down and some ice under the snow other than that great trail.
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Status:
on Jun 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.82 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3:55 | 508 | May 8, 2009 , Waukesha

      Routes with this trail

      6 miles • 347 ft • 2 • Loop •
      Full Loop of the park starting at the North parking.
      3.8 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
      5 ★ 27%
      4 ★ 45%
      3 ★ 9%
      2 ★ 9%
      1 ★ 9%

      1 Review & Comments

      tkv
      Good trail. Occasional rock garden and tech feature. Well kept. Fun to ride. More technical than flow.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Loop located?
      Blue Loop is located in Minooka Park, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Minooka Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.97482, -88.18314.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop has 251 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 259 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 976 ft to 1,060 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Blue Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is 3.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Blue Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Loop are:
      • September (133 activities)
      • June (124 activities)
      • August (93 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Blue Loop. The trail is 3.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 6,295 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,999 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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