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3.3 miles
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:28:50
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
759 ft
Altitude min
770 ft
Altitude max
760 ft
Altitude start
761 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
2,126 ft
Distance climb
2,562 ft
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:28:50
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Long Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kiwanis Recreation Area
    North Mankato, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87231 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #268383 in Trail Running
    • #87065 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Open Year Round except for Mud/Thaw
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Roller Coaster, Skinny, Teeter Totter
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    City of Mankato Parks Dept.

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.

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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.

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        Directions to long-loop-27225 trailhead (44.197010, -94.017530)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Long Loop

        ▼ Where is Long Loop located?
        Long Loop is located in Kiwanis Recreation Area, North Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Kiwanis Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.19701, -94.01753.
        ▼ How hard is Long Loop?
        Long Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Long Loop?
        Long Loop has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 759 ft to 770 ft.
        ▼ Is Long Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Long Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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