more stats
2,156 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-102 ft
Descent
00:03:10
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
00:03:10
Avg time

Freight Train Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Battle Creek
    St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56228 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108929 in E-Biking
    • #143997 in Trail Running
    • #144973 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #342 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #464 in E-Biking
    • #1,182 in Trail Running
    • #1,493 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2019

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.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 30 miles average
6 Months
  • 111 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 868 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Freight Train Trail Reports

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Apr 25, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Chicago)
Apr 25, 2026
Jun 19, 2024 @ 12:53pm
Jun 19, 2024
Use caution with overgrowth
May 6, 2024 @ 10:38am
May 6, 2024
Mar 16, 2024 @ 7:00am
Mar 16, 2024
Jan 18, 2024 @ 3:53pm
Jan 18, 2024
Stay off trails that cross any nordic ski trails with man made snow.
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Status:
on Apr 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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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
      3.8 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
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      4 ★ 20%
      3 ★ 20%
      2 ★ 20%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      Pretty mid honestly, could be demoted to a blue square.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Freight Train?
      Freight Train is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Freight Train?
      Freight Train has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 102 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 766 ft to 829 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Freight Train?
      Freight Train is 2,156 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Freight Train?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Freight Train. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Freight Train? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Freight Train are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Freight Train?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Freight Train. The trail is 2,156 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Freight Train?
      Freight Train is a very popular trail. There have been 4,893 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,918 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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