more stats
1,522 ft
Distance
-190 ft
Descent
00:05:05
Avg time
-190 ft
Altitude change
1,080 ft
Altitude min
1,270 ft
Altitude max
1,270 ft
Altitude start
1,079 ft
Altitude end
-12.4%
Grade
-24.2%
Grade max
-3.3%
Grade min
1,522 ft
Distance down
00:05:05
Avg time

DM Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Duluth
    , Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #42227 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38763 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #254 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #190 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face
  • Land Owner

From the exposed rock dome at the top, head down to the southwest - watch for trail name signs, since there are a number of other runs starting near this same spot. The track begins with some generally steep wooded singletrack and a few rocky drops, before you come to the first of several very steep bedrock 'roll-downs' (depends on how you ride them). Notice that there is a short portion of the trail where you are sharing (riding on) Skyline, before leaving that trail again - keep your head up and watch for the sign. The first big bedrock decent is perhaps roughly 12' down. The subsequent big ones might be more like 15' from crest to bottom. As the track continues, several more steep drops are encountered. There is a short break in the decent about 3/4 of the way down, where you're crossing a flatter sort of plateau, as well as Skyline trail again, before the final short, but very gnarly rock-riddle

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DropsFaint trailRock slabs

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 332 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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DM Trail Reports

Status:
on May 29, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.5 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to dm trailhead (46.767540, -92.153540)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      louisvillerider
      I wouldn't call these roll downs "near vertical," but they are still plenty intimidating.
      welcome2thesausageparty
      Awesome trail! Could benefit from some painted stripes when it transitions to rock slabs, hard to know where to go.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is DM located?
      DM is located in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Duluth trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.76754, -92.15354.
      ▼ How hard is DM?
      DM is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 12.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for DM?
      The trail has 190 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,080 ft to 1,270 ft.
      ▼ Is DM a point to point trail?
      DM is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is DM?
      DM is 1,522 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on DM?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on DM. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access DM? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to DM are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride DM?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride DM. The trail is 1,522 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is DM?
      DM is a very popular trail. There have been 1,888 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,100 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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