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2,156 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-102 ft
Descent
00:02:21
Avg time
-62 ft
Altitude change
766 ft
Altitude min
829 ft
Altitude max
829 ft
Altitude start
768 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-21.2%
Grade max
22.9%
Grade min
512 ft
Distance climb
1,089 ft
Distance down
554 ft
Distance flat
00:02:21
Avg time
Freight Train Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBattle Creek
St. Paul, Minnesota -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2019
Downhill only trail connects to the base of Big Wheezy. The corners, dips, and bends are designed to help maintain your speed and maximize ones enjoyment.
You can now ride from the lower lot to the base of Big Wheezy without riding on Point Douglas Road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 19.4 km avg distance
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- Last: Jul 2, 2026
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Directions to freight-train trailhead
(44.934090, -93.025090)
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Routes with this trail
★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 1,172 ft • 36 • Loop •
A 10-mile loop at Battle Creek including the new connector trails to Big Wheezy Honeybadger.
10 miles • 1,300 ft • 21 • Loop •
This loop plays the BC hits in a reasonable to navigate fashion
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freight Train
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Where is Freight Train located?
Freight Train is located in Battle Creek, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Battle Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.93409, -93.02509.
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How hard is Freight Train?
Freight Train is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Freight Train?
Freight Train has 12 m of elevation gain. The trail has 31 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 233 m to 253 m.
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Is Freight Train a point to point trail?
Yes, Freight Train is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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