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2,395 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:03:46
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
00:03:46
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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 [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #106993 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62146 in E-Biking
    • #95900 in Trail Running
    • #79422 in Hiking
  • 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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • 19.4 km average
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  • 70 rides
  • 19.5 km avg distance
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  • 499 rides
  • Last: Jul 2, 2026
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        Directions to lower-conundrum trailhead (44.993300, -93.321680)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Conundrum

        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.

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