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1,939 ft
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:44
Avg time
73 ft
Altitude change
920 ft
Altitude min
994 ft
Altitude max
920 ft
Altitude start
994 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
-4.4%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
1,184 ft
Distance climb
131 ft
Distance down
594 ft
Distance flat
00:03:44
Avg time

Elys Peak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Ely's Peak
    Duluth, Minnesota
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #232116 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49535 in E-Biking
    • #153705 in Trail Running
    • #143018 in Hiking
    • #19056 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,243 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #251 in E-Biking
    • #1,264 in Trail Running
    • #1,473 in Hiking
    • #1,405 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    City of Duluth

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AI Generated Description

Elys Peak is a 1,939 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Duluth Minnesota. Highlights include a summit. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 77 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Access from the "climber's parking lot" off of Becks Road.

Tags
Summit

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 31 miles avg distance
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  • 230 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Avg: 3.5 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elys Peak located?
      Elys Peak is located in Ely's Peak, Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Ely's Peak trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.67928, -92.25735.
      ▼ How hard is Elys Peak?
      Elys Peak is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elys Peak?
      Elys Peak has 77 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 920 ft to 994 ft.
      ▼ How long is Elys Peak?
      Elys Peak is 1,939 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elys Peak?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elys Peak. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Elys Peak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elys Peak are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elys Peak?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Elys Peak. The trail is 1,939 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elys Peak?
      Elys Peak is a moderately popular trail. There have been 859 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 958 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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