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1.2 miles
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:10:31
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
1,523 ft
Altitude min
1,545 ft
Altitude max
1,540 ft
Altitude start
1,522 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
636 ft
Distance climb
994 ft
Distance down
4,446 ft
Distance flat
00:10:31
Avg time

Fractured Falls Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Redhead Mountain Bike Park
    Chisholm, Minnesota
  • Ref Number
    #10
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #80009 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85406 in E-Biking
    • #119068 in Trail Running
    • #263177 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail is named for the really cool little waterfall that you get to ride right across when you get about halfway through the trail. The first half of the trail is very scenic and unique, and mostly downhill or flat. But once you cross the Falls, be prepared to go uphill a fair amount. Some of the climbs are pretty steep and tall, and this is where the Black Diamond rating applies. You may find yourself walking some of the uphills, but the first half of the trail is totally worth it.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 43 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 260 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Fractured Falls Trail Reports

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Aug 6, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Chicago)
Aug 6, 2026
 Freshly whipped and ready to rip.
Jul 27, 2026 @ 9:16pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 27, 2026
Rode the weeper trail to the top of fractured Falls, and removed a few smaller sized branches that were laying on the trail. The top of the trail...
Jul 7, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Chicago)
Jul 7, 2026
 reporter
Cleared branches from trail. Some sections will need weed whipping soon but it is not bad yet
May 25, 2026 @ 8:19am (America/Chicago)
May 25, 2026
May 15, 2026 @ 2:33pm (America/Atikokan)
May 15, 2026
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on Aug 6, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.52 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      absquared absquared
      Business note: These elevations are drastically incorrect. The base of the falls is 417m and the switchback climb after rises to 457. Also, the trail does not end with a DH, it ends with a climb Wink
      Awesome trail, was very dry, so walking the steep climb is normal, youll just spin out even with MaxxGrip and low pressures.
      trailwhacker trailwhacker
      You're going to send it down (which is super fun and fast) and then get rewarded with a climb that makes you earn that fun with some interest. The figures for the trail are wrong by a lot, but will definitely be a re-ride when I come back!
      Lukepeterson
      100 percent agree with the previous post. Thought it was all downhill but there is quite a bit of climbing.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fractured Falls located?
      Fractured Falls is located in Redhead Mountain Bike Park, Chisholm, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Redhead Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.47617, -92.90375.
      ▼ How hard is Fractured Falls?
      Fractured Falls is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fractured Falls?
      Fractured Falls has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,523 ft to 1,545 ft.
      ▼ Is Fractured Falls a point to point trail?
      Yes, Fractured Falls is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fractured Falls?
      Fractured Falls is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fractured Falls?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Fractured Falls. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Fractured Falls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fractured Falls are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fractured Falls?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Fractured Falls. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fractured Falls?
      Fractured Falls is a very popular trail. There have been 1,067 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,272 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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