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1,512 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:01:33
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
946 ft
Altitude min
967 ft
Altitude max
965 ft
Altitude start
958 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
502 ft
Distance climb
436 ft
Distance down
577 ft
Distance flat
00:01:33
Avg time

Higher Ed. Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Battle Creek
    St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #177687 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111546 in E-Biking
    • #125715 in Trail Running
    • #297916 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #844 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #489 in E-Biking
    • #1,049 in Trail Running
    • #3,609 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Higher Ed. is a 1,512 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near St. Paul Minnesota. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 152 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 427 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Higher Ed. Trail Reports

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Apr 25, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Chicago)
Apr 25, 2026
May 6, 2024 @ 10:38am
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Apr 23, 2024 @ 11:10am
Apr 23, 2024
 Nice trail
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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on Apr 25, 2026
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      Battle Creek Classic
      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

      ▼ Where is Higher Ed. located?
      Higher Ed. 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 44.93793, -93.01378.
      ▼ How hard is Higher Ed.?
      Higher Ed. is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Higher Ed.?
      Higher Ed. has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 946 ft to 967 ft.
      ▼ Is Higher Ed. a point to point trail?
      Higher Ed. is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Higher Ed.?
      Higher Ed. is 1,512 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Higher Ed.?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Higher Ed.. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Higher Ed.? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Higher Ed. are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Higher Ed.?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Higher Ed.. The trail is 1,512 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Higher Ed.?
      Higher Ed. is a very popular trail. There have been 1,473 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,858 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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