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1,916 ft
Distance
79 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:03:45
Avg time
47 ft
Altitude change
1,057 ft
Altitude min
1,126 ft
Altitude max
1,057 ft
Altitude start
1,106 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
1,158 ft
Distance climb
548 ft
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:03:45
Avg time

Faultline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Pincushion Mountain Trail System
    Grand Marais, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #424856 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #449088 in Trail Running
    • #154651 in Hiking
    • #42625 in Snowshoeing
    • #37474 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #2,967 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #4,710 in Trail Running
    • #1,578 in Hiking
    • #2,445 in Snowshoeing
    • #2,500 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The easiest way back to the trailhead after riding Rift.

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  • 29 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 30 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Faultline Trail Reports

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Jun 25, 2026 @ 11:09am (America/Atikokan)
Jun 25, 2026
 Trail was in great condition. Nice and tacky from the last few days rain
Nov 6, 2025 @ 12:38pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 6, 2025
Oct 24, 2025 @ 10:37am (America/Chicago)
Oct 24, 2025
Oct 24, 2025 @ 10:35am (America/Chicago)
Oct 24, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Faultline located?
      Faultline is located in Pincushion Mountain Trail System, Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Pincushion Mountain Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.7685, -90.31688.
      ▼ How hard is Faultline?
      Faultline is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Faultline?
      Faultline has 79 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,057 ft to 1,126 ft.
      ▼ Is Faultline a point to point trail?
      Yes, Faultline is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Faultline?
      Faultline is 1,916 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Faultline?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Faultline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Faultline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Faultline are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Faultline?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Faultline. The trail is 1,916 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Faultline?
      Faultline is a very popular trail. There have been 101 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 128 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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