1.7 miles
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-120 ft
Descent
00:10:49
Avg time

Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
    Crosby, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Global Ranking
    #835 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8893 in E-Biking
    • #25909 in Trail Running
    • #24425 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR)

Trail Type: Singletrack (XC/AM)

Trail Experience: A flowing easy rated trail. Some smaller climbs and descents to learn get used to and a few side hits for those who are are wanting to spice up a beginner rated trail. As this trail dances along the Cuyuna Lakes State Trail, it makes a good trail to try mountain biking in small "bites". Galloping Goose is the main access trail for Mahnomen Unit - South and Mahnomen Unit - North

Access Info

From Cuyuna Lakes State Trail and Rally Center

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Galloping Goose - South mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -26 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,212 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,257 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,255 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,230 ft
  • Grade
    -0.3%
  • Grade max
    -19.4%
  • Grade min
    12.6%
  • Distance climb
    1,670 ft
  • Distance down
    2,336 ft
  • Distance flat
    5,131 ft
  • Avg time
    00:10:49
  • Avg reverse time
    00:09:22
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on Jul 4, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.56 (10 votes)
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      Galloping Goose... Trail Reports

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      Jul 4, 2025 @ 12:27pm
      Jul 4, 2025
      Jun 24, 2025 @ 5:06pm
      Jun 24, 2025
      		 Lots of rain and storms, some muddy spots and debris
      Jun 14, 2025 @ 10:46am
      Jun 14, 2025
      Jun 8, 2025 @ 2:22pm
      Jun 8, 2025
      		 Very we right now, wait till the trails aren't muddy before you head out. A good tip is if the streets of Crosby are dry then it's ok to proceed.
      May 25, 2025 @ 1:29pm
      May 25, 2025
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 22 rides
      • 17 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 290 rides
      • 17 miles avg distance
      All
      • 2,527 rides
      • Last: Jul 15, 2025

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      Sep 5, 2019 @ 6:08pm
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