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1.3 miles
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:11:03
Avg time
-41 ft
Altitude change
1,411 ft
Altitude min
1,466 ft
Altitude max
1,452 ft
Altitude start
1,411 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
30.4%
Grade min
1,729 ft
Distance climb
2,894 ft
Distance down
2,093 ft
Distance flat
00:11:03
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Boxcab Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Donald D. Ferguson Demonstration Forest
    Two Harbors, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49767 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131785 in Trail Running
    • #124940 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Lake County

Old school on the west side and new machine built on the east side. Rocks, roots and twisty

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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Jun 8, 2024 @ 6:02am
Jun 8, 2024
Feb 4, 2023 @ 8:43pm
Feb 4, 2023
Jan 13, 2022 @ 6:29am
Jan 13, 2022
 Where it's not drifted, only a few sections, it's smooth and fast riding.
Dec 22, 2021 @ 11:33am
Dec 22, 2021
 Groomed. Firm and lumpy due to low snow level.
Dec 6, 2021 @ 11:12am
Dec 6, 2021
 Groomed. 12/6/21 expect soft conditions
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on Jun 8, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
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        Elkay461
        Blue as blue is meant to be: twisty, rocks and roots throughout, some punchy climbs, flows in places. Incredibly fun.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Boxcab located?
        Boxcab 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 47.11025, -91.75253.
        ▼ How hard is Boxcab?
        Boxcab is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Boxcab?
        Boxcab has 77 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,411 ft to 1,466 ft.
        ▼ Is Boxcab a point to point trail?
        Boxcab is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Boxcab?
        Boxcab is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Boxcab?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Boxcab. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Boxcab?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Boxcab are:
        • February (8 activities)
        • October (7 activities)
        • January (6 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Boxcab? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Boxcab are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Boxcab?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Boxcab. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Boxcab?
        Boxcab is a very popular trail. There have been 206 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 240 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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