more stats
3,054 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:04:35
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
1,251 ft
Altitude min
1,286 ft
Altitude max
1,251 ft
Altitude start
1,286 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
1,115 ft
Distance climb
627 ft
Distance down
1,257 ft
Distance flat
00:04:35
Avg time

Man Cage Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cuyuna Lakes - Yawkey Unit
    Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 80 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52357 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45912 in E-Biking
    • #45289 in Trail Running
    • #77537 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Man Cage is a highly rated 3,054 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Crosby-Ironton Minnesota. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 74 ft blue climb. It features bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

From Haul Road - Entrance

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 364 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 2,085 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Avg: 4.26 (9 votes)
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      Directions to man-cage trailhead (46.497180, -93.946170)

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      5:01 | 679 | Oct 2, 2018 , Crosby-Ironton

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Man Cage located?
      Man Cage is located in Cuyuna Lakes - Yawkey Unit, Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Cuyuna Lakes - Yawkey Unit trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.49718, -93.94617.
      How hard is Man Cage?
      Man Cage is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Man Cage?
      Man Cage has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,251 ft to 1,286 ft.
      How long is Man Cage?
      Man Cage is 3,054 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Man Cage?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Man Cage. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      When is the best time of year to ride Man Cage?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Man Cage are:
      • August (247 activities)
      • July (203 activities)
      • June (177 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Man Cage? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Man Cage are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Man Cage?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Man Cage. The trail is 3,054 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Man Cage?
      Man Cage is a very popular trail. There have been 11,527 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,597 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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