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5,266 ft
Distance
390 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:07:20
Avg time
386 ft
Altitude change
1,445 ft
Altitude min
1,831 ft
Altitude max
1,445 ft
Altitude start
1,831 ft
Altitude end
7.3%
Grade
-4.1%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
4,783 ft
Distance climb
85 ft
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat
00:07:20
Avg time

Northface Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Giants Ridge
    Biwabik, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #159692 in Hiking [+]
    • #3105 in Trail Running
    • #22459 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,612 in Hiking · Minnesota [+]
    • #10 in Trail Running
    • #1,545 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

This northern route up the mountain departs from the hillside of the Main Chalet and starts up the Cat Track ski run. Following Cat Track up past the bottom of the Rocky Top lift, the trail enters the woods near the bottom of an area affectionately known as “The Steeps.” From here, a winding path up and around the backside of the mountain leads to the mountain-top trailhead.

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Oct 11, 2026 @ 10:13am (America/Chicago)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Northface Trail located?
      Northface Trail is located in Giants Ridge, Biwabik, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Giants Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.57852, -92.30682.
      ▼ How hard is Northface Trail?
      Northface Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Northface Trail?
      Northface Trail has 390 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,445 ft to 1,831 ft.
      ▼ Is Northface Trail a point to point trail?
      Northface Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Northface Trail?
      Northface Trail is 5,266 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Northface Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Northface Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Northface Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Northface Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Northface Trail?
      The estimated time to hike Northface Trail is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 5,266 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Northface Trail?
      Northface Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 75 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 82 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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