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1.9 miles
Distance
139 ft
Climb
-138 ft
Descent
00:13:35
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
1,450 ft
Altitude min
1,532 ft
Altitude max
1,529 ft
Altitude start
1,532 ft
Altitude end
-10.3%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
3,307 ft
Distance climb
3,560 ft
Distance down
3,054 ft
Distance flat
00:13:35
Avg time

Erratic Behavior Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hidden Valley Recreation Area
    Ely, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 95 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #18600 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #279586 in Trail Running
    • #79788 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2021

Home to a number of glacial erratics (large boulders carried from Canada by glaciers) this trail is a flowy tour through the boreal forest.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Erratic Behavior Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2025 @ 11:19am (America/Chicago)
Sep 20, 2025
 It’s that time of year…. ‍♂️ rocks were slick…
Aug 1, 2025 @ 1:45pm
Aug 1, 2025
 Loved this trail, this’ll be the trail that gets me back here!! Nice work!!
May 8, 2024 @ 3:35pm
May 8, 2024
 Ride Safe, have fun
Nov 21, 2023 @ 1:02pm
Nov 21, 2023
 Open and riding well. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:32am
Nov 15, 2023
 Caution - Deer hunting is allowed on most sections of Hidden Valley. Trails are in great late fall condition Small amount of snow in a few areas.
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on Sep 20, 2025
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
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      3 ★ 33%
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      1 Review & Comments

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      Best trail in the system, a few optional features to keep you engaged but everything has a beginner friendly ride-around.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Erratic Behavior located?
      Erratic Behavior is located in Hidden Valley Recreation Area, Ely, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Hidden Valley Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.90179, -91.80825.
      ▼ How hard is Erratic Behavior?
      Erratic Behavior is rated as Blue difficulty. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Erratic Behavior?
      Erratic Behavior has 139 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,450 ft to 1,532 ft.
      ▼ Is Erratic Behavior a point to point trail?
      Yes, Erratic Behavior is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Erratic Behavior?
      Erratic Behavior is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Erratic Behavior?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Erratic Behavior. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Erratic Behavior? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Erratic Behavior are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Erratic Behavior?
      The estimated time to ride Erratic Behavior is approximately 14 minutes. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Erratic Behavior?
      Erratic Behavior is a very popular trail. There have been 852 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 886 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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