more stats
1,399 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-94 ft
Descent
00:01:51
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
898 ft
Altitude min
963 ft
Altitude max
963 ft
Altitude start
898 ft
Altitude end
-4.62%
Grade
-21.112%
Grade max
17.418%
Grade min
409 ft
Distance climb
879 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:01:51
Avg time

Gets Tight Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Kato
    Mankato, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #71121 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is a fast and fun descent through a deep forest trail. Fast straight sections and some loose turns make this a great cross country style downhill

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 116 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:47am
Sep 16, 2023
Aug 18, 2021 @ 3:35pm
Aug 18, 2021
May 6, 2020 @ 7:50am
May 6, 2020
 Open for the season
May 6, 2020 @ 7:49am
May 6, 2020
Dec 17, 2019 @ 8:20pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Bike Trails closed for the season, see you in 2020 :)
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on Sep 16, 2023
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Gets Tight

      ▼ Where is Gets Tight located?
      Gets Tight is located in Mount Kato, Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Mount Kato trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.13042, -94.03756.
      ▼ How hard is Gets Tight?
      Gets Tight is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.62%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gets Tight?
      Gets Tight has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 94 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 898 ft to 963 ft.
      ▼ Is Gets Tight a point to point trail?
      Yes, Gets Tight is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gets Tight?
      Gets Tight is 1,399 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gets Tight?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gets Tight. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gets Tight?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gets Tight are:
      • July (48 activities)
      • October (13 activities)
      • August (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Gets Tight? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gets Tight are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gets Tight?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Gets Tight. The trail is 1,399 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gets Tight?
      Gets Tight is a very popular trail. There have been 1,173 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,068 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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