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627 ft
Distance
-25 ft
Descent
00:00:26
Avg time
-26 ft
Altitude change
1,126 ft
Altitude min
1,152 ft
Altitude max
1,152 ft
Altitude start
1,125 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
627 ft
Distance down
00:00:26
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Portage Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Spirit Mountain Bike Park
    Duluth, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #26683 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Portage is the best way around the parking lot from either The Puker to the ski hill or from the ski hill to Knowlton. Quick and easy

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 109 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 437 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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        Routes with this trail

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        Spirit Enduro #1
        9 miles • 1,475 ft • 11 •
        Spirit enduro #1 of the Duluth Enduro Series
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        Spirit Enduro #1
        9 miles • 1,475 ft • 11 •
        Duluth Enduro Series Spirit #1
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        DES #6: Spirit Mountain Rec Class
        5 miles • 873 ft • 6 • Race •
        Duluth Enduro Series Finale at Spirit Mountain.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Portage

        ▼ Where is Portage located?
        Portage is located in Spirit Mountain Bike Park, Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Spirit Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.7205, -92.21615.
        ▼ How hard is Portage?
        Portage is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Portage?
        The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,126 ft to 1,152 ft.
        ▼ Is Portage a point to point trail?
        Portage is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Portage?
        Portage is 627 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Portage?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Portage. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Portage?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Portage are:
        • July (67 activities)
        • August (29 activities)
        • September (15 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Portage? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Portage are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Portage?
        The estimated time to ride Portage is approximately 0 minute. The trail is 627 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Portage?
        Portage is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,944 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,608 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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