more stats
656 ft
Distance
-5 ft
Descent
00:01:38
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
1,250 ft
Altitude min
1,257 ft
Altitude max
1,257 ft
Altitude start
1,250 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-3.9%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
141 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:01:38
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cuyuna Lakes - Mahnomen Unit (South)
    Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56623 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1102 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #346 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #39 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Spring to Fall
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR)

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AI Generated Description

Expert Skills Loop - Features is a 656 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Crosby-Ironton Minnesota. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features berm, bridge, drop, jump, ladder bridge, rock garden and skinny. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

From Intermediate Skills Loop - 2-Way

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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 170 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 975 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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on Sep 21, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Expert Skills Loop - Features located?
      Expert Skills Loop - Features is located in Cuyuna Lakes - Mahnomen Unit (South), Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Cuyuna Lakes - Mahnomen Unit (South) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.48437, -93.99425.
      ▼ How hard is Expert Skills Loop - Features?
      Expert Skills Loop - Features is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Expert Skills Loop - Features?
      The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,250 ft to 1,257 ft.
      ▼ How long is Expert Skills Loop - Features?
      Expert Skills Loop - Features is 656 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Expert Skills Loop - Features?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Expert Skills Loop - Features. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Expert Skills Loop - Features?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Expert Skills Loop - Features are:
      • August (95 activities)
      • July (81 activities)
      • June (70 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Expert Skills Loop - Features? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Expert Skills Loop - Features are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Expert Skills Loop - Features?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Expert Skills Loop - Features. The trail is 656 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Expert Skills Loop - Features?
      Expert Skills Loop - Features is a very popular trail. There have been 4,182 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,859 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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