more stats
673 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:56
Avg time
39 ft
Altitude change
869 ft
Altitude min
914 ft
Altitude max
872 ft
Altitude start
912 ft
Altitude end
5.9%
Grade
-5%
Grade max
26.9%
Grade min
404 ft
Distance climb
89 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:01:56
Avg time

Drop Into Pine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Battle Creek
    St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #201724 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110923 in E-Biking
    • #95563 in Trail Running
    • #92755 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,025 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #483 in E-Biking
    • #812 in Trail Running
    • #1,038 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

A short section with numerous water bars on a single descent.

Tags
Drops
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 396 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Drop Into Pine Trail Reports

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Apr 25, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Chicago)
Apr 25, 2026
Jan 18, 2024 @ 3:53pm
Jan 18, 2024
 Stay off trails that cross any nordic ski trails with man made snow.
Aug 8, 2023 @ 10:31am
Aug 8, 2023
Jun 5, 2023 @ 10:41pm
Jun 5, 2023
 Very overgrown
Sep 21, 2022 @ 3:25pm
Sep 21, 2022
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on Apr 25, 2026
Ideal
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      Routes with this trail

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      Battle Creek Classic
      10 miles • 1,300 ft • 21 • Loop •
      This loop plays the BC hits in a reasonable to navigate fashion

      1 Review & Comments

      ijuiJb
      Fun if you actually do the drop in at the beginning of the tech. Worth doing but the fun part is very short. Still more fun than most trails in the twin cities

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Drop Into Pine located?
      Drop Into Pine is located in Battle Creek, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Battle Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.93375, -93.01139.
      ▼ How hard is Drop Into Pine?
      Drop Into Pine is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drop Into Pine?
      Drop Into Pine has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 869 ft to 914 ft.
      ▼ Is Drop Into Pine a point to point trail?
      Yes, Drop Into Pine is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Drop Into Pine?
      Drop Into Pine is 673 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drop Into Pine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Drop Into Pine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Drop Into Pine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drop Into Pine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Drop Into Pine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Drop Into Pine. The trail is 673 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Drop Into Pine?
      Drop Into Pine is a very popular trail. There have been 2,278 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,857 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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