more stats
1,594 ft
Distance
54 ft
Climb
-66 ft
Descent
00:03:16
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
907 ft
Altitude min
974 ft
Altitude max
974 ft
Altitude start
965 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
17.3%
Grade min
755 ft
Distance climb
797 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:03:16
Avg time

Mad Squirrel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Kato
    Mankato, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #126299 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is a fun little trail that is very narrow and off camber on a steep hillside. Not easy to go too fast, as there are little wooden walls trying to keep the trail from sliding down the mountain. The climb up is also difficult, mostly because it is steep, but totally climbable.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 24 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Mad Squirrel Trail Reports

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Aug 18, 2021 @ 3:35pm
Aug 18, 2021
Dec 17, 2019 @ 8:20pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Bike Trails closed for the season, see you in 2020 :)
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Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mad Squirrel located?
      Mad Squirrel is located in Mount Kato, Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Mount Kato trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.12794, -94.03508.
      ▼ How hard is Mad Squirrel?
      Mad Squirrel is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mad Squirrel?
      Mad Squirrel has 54 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 907 ft to 974 ft.
      ▼ Is Mad Squirrel a point to point trail?
      Yes, Mad Squirrel is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mad Squirrel?
      Mad Squirrel is 1,594 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mad Squirrel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mad Squirrel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mad Squirrel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mad Squirrel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mad Squirrel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Mad Squirrel. The trail is 1,594 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mad Squirrel?
      Mad Squirrel is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 254 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 422 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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