more stats
2,395 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
821 ft
Altitude min
833 ft
Altitude max
822 ft
Altitude start
820 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-7.7%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
413 ft
Distance climb
430 ft
Distance down
1,522 ft
Distance flat
00:04:01
Avg time

Lower Conundrum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Theodore Wirth Park
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #110820 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53567 in E-Biking
    • #132178 in Trail Running
    • #118778 in Hiking
    • #6564 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #618 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #263 in E-Biking
    • #1,093 in Trail Running
    • #1,247 in Hiking
    • #139 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The lower section of Conundrum bypasses the climb up the hill and follows more closely along Bassett Creek. There is a very difficult skinny build from tree park and a stump, but it is totally optional.

Tags
Skinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 153 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 585 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
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      Aug 26, 2018

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Conundrum located?
      Lower Conundrum is located in Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Theodore Wirth Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.9933, -93.32168.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Conundrum?
      Lower Conundrum is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Conundrum?
      Lower Conundrum has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 821 ft to 833 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lower Conundrum?
      Lower Conundrum is 2,395 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Conundrum?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lower Conundrum. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Conundrum? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Conundrum are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Conundrum?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lower Conundrum. The trail is 2,395 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Conundrum?
      Lower Conundrum is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,400 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,140 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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