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1,586 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:02:49
Avg time
-94 ft
Altitude change
883 ft
Altitude min
982 ft
Altitude max
977 ft
Altitude start
883 ft
Altitude end
-5.939%
Grade
-39.788%
Grade max
6.57%
Grade min
496 ft
Distance climb
942 ft
Distance down
147 ft
Distance flat
00:02:49
Avg time

Compresser Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Kato
    Mankato, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #143688 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Typical downhill flow trail. This is probably the easiest way to get off the mountain. The trail swings back and forth, and the berms are a bit mild. The trail extends your ride as it goes pretty slow from side to side. Good for downhill practice

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 6, 2026
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Compresser Trail Reports

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May 6, 2020 @ 7:48am
May 6, 2020
Open for the season
Dec 17, 2019 @ 8:20pm
Dec 17, 2019
Bike Trails closed for the season, see you in 2020 :)
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on May 6, 2020
Dry
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Mount Kato | Mankato, MN
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      10:51 | 232 | Jun 11, 2021 , Mankato
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      0:29 | 89 | Sep 23, 2019 , Mankato
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Compresser located?
      Compresser is located in Mount Kato, Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Mount Kato trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.13074, -94.03766.
      How hard is Compresser?
      Compresser is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.939%.
      What is the elevation gain for Compresser?
      Compresser has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 883 ft to 982 ft.
      Is Compresser a point to point trail?
      Yes, Compresser is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Compresser?
      Compresser is 1,586 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Compresser?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Compresser. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Compresser?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Compresser are:
      • May (2 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Compresser? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Compresser are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Compresser?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Compresser. The trail is 1,586 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Compresser?
      Compresser is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 149 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 166 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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