Long Loop

Mankato’s premier mountain bike trail is located at the Kiwanis Recreation Area just north of the Highway 169 and Highway 14 intersection. As of 2017, this trail is nearing it's final form with a few additions and refinements still on the agenda. There are two different loops at Kiwanis. The "Short Loop" shown in green is a 1 mile trail rated as beginner. The "Long Loop" is an additional 6.5+ miles of trail that is rated intermediate. A few optional loops branch off the long loop before tying back in to the main trail. These options give the rider the flexibility to give successive laps a different look. Many features have been put into the long loop for the more advanced riders; including berms, bridges, table top and gap jumps. Total mileage riding all loops is nearly 8 miles.

Access Info

Parking is at the lower gravel lot - simply drive into the Kiwanis Rec Area and onto the short gravel road, the parking lot will be on your right. There is limited parking in the paved area near the air conditioned restroom facilities.