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503 ft
Distance
-41 ft
Descent
00:01:12
Avg time
-41 ft
Altitude change
1,257 ft
Altitude min
1,298 ft
Altitude max
1,298 ft
Altitude start
1,257 ft
Altitude end
-8.22%
Grade
-19.634%
Grade max
378 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:01:12
Avg time

Dr. Rockso Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Piedmont & Brewer
    Duluth, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70037 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54964 in E-Biking
    • #95702 in Trail Running
    • #58509 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    City of Duluth

This is a short, little descent. The one main feature is a big drop: roughly 5'-6' drop that requires a decent amount of speed to make the landing. Other than the big drop, there are a few small (12") ledges and a few twists and turns.

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  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 542 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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        Directions to dr-rockso trailhead (46.771420, -92.158750)
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        12:50 | 172 | Feb 5, 2024 , Duluth

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        48
        Duluth Enduro Series Fat Bike Enduro - Recreational Class
        4 miles • 336 ft • 8 • Loop •
        DES Fat Bike Enduro - 3/7/2026 - Recreational Class Stage 1: Stage 2: Stage 3: Upper Burner
        53
        Duluth Fat Bike Enduro
        6 miles • 913 ft • 12 • Loop • Race •
        Duluth Enduro Series Fat Bike Enduro race - 3/7/2026. Advanced course: Stage 1: Stage 2: DM to Stage 3:...
        132
        Advanced piedmont Loop
        14 miles • 1,866 ft • 25 • Loop •
        Big loop around the Piedmont are hitting all of the major attractions.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Rockso

        ▼ Where is Dr. Rockso located?
        Dr. Rockso is located in Piedmont & Brewer, Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Piedmont & Brewer trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.77142, -92.15875.
        ▼ How hard is Dr. Rockso?
        Dr. Rockso is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.22%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dr. Rockso?
        The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,257 ft to 1,298 ft.
        ▼ Is Dr. Rockso a point to point trail?
        Dr. Rockso is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Dr. Rockso?
        Dr. Rockso is 503 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dr. Rockso?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Dr. Rockso. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Dr. Rockso? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dr. Rockso are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dr. Rockso?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Dr. Rockso. The trail is 503 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Dr. Rockso?
        Dr. Rockso is a very popular trail. There have been 2,600 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,712 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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