more stats
2,073 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
1,083 ft
Altitude min
1,121 ft
Altitude max
1,108 ft
Altitude start
1,119 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-12.9%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
883 ft
Distance climb
571 ft
Distance down
466 ft
Distance flat
00:04:01
Avg time

Pothole Maze Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Milaca Trails
    Milaca, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #304770 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #154488 in E-Biking
    • #94268 in Trail Running
    • #319226 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,789 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #714 in E-Biking
    • #798 in Trail Running
    • #3,739 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Milaca

The steepest descent in the Milaca Trails system. This trail descends to and joins the Rum River Run before reentering the woods and climbing all the way back up to the top of Skyhill.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Pothole Maze Trail Reports

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May 14, 2023 @ 5:08pm
May 14, 2023
Jul 7, 2022 @ 6:55am
Jul 7, 2022
 All trails are open, volunteer trimming in progress
May 21, 2022 @ 6:12pm
May 21, 2022
 Open - watch for wet areas
Apr 11, 2022 @ 7:37am
Apr 11, 2022
 Milaca Trails are closed for spring thaw
Nov 8, 2021 @ 10:06am
Nov 8, 2021
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      Milaca Full Loop
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      Full Loop of the Milaca Trails. Closely follows the original BLAST race line from the late 90s.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pothole Maze located?
      Pothole Maze is located in Milaca Trails, Milaca, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Milaca Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.75493, -93.66688.
      ▼ How hard is Pothole Maze?
      Pothole Maze is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pothole Maze?
      Pothole Maze has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,083 ft to 1,121 ft.
      ▼ Is Pothole Maze a point to point trail?
      Yes, Pothole Maze is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pothole Maze?
      Pothole Maze is 2,073 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pothole Maze?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pothole Maze. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pothole Maze?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pothole Maze are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pothole Maze? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pothole Maze are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pothole Maze?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Pothole Maze. The trail is 2,073 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pothole Maze?
      Pothole Maze is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 68 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 115 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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