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2.6 miles
Distance
139 ft
Climb
-138 ft
Descent
00:21:31
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
863 ft
Altitude min
943 ft
Altitude max
939 ft
Altitude start
942 ft
Altitude end
-19.3%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
5,108 ft
Distance climb
4,583 ft
Distance down
3,589 ft
Distance flat
00:21:31
Avg time

Main Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hawks Ridge
    Chaska, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #65472 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103862 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Minnesota Department of Transportation

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Main Loop is a 3 mile popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Chaska Minnesota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 139 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Parking available at the middle school to the West

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 87 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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Jun 9, 2024 @ 10:16am
Jun 9, 2024
 Tons of tall grass and windy conditions make things “fun” at speed
Apr 6, 2024 @ 7:05am
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May 31, 2022 @ 6:21pm
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Apr 17, 2021 @ 2:28pm
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Ideal
Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Main Loop

        ▼ Where is Main Loop located?
        Main Loop is located in Hawks Ridge, Chaska, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Hawks Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.82274, -93.57261.
        ▼ How hard is Main Loop?
        Main Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Main Loop?
        Main Loop has 139 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 863 ft to 943 ft.
        ▼ Is Main Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Main Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Main Loop?
        Main Loop is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Main Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Main Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Main Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Main Loop are:
        • July (23 activities)
        • August (23 activities)
        • September (18 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Main Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Main Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Main Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Main Loop. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Main Loop?
        Main Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 410 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 644 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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