more stats
6.6 miles
Distance
293 ft
Climb
-92 ft
Descent
00:22:03
Avg time
202 ft
Altitude change
768 ft
Altitude min
972 ft
Altitude max
770 ft
Altitude start
971 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-10.4%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:22:03
Avg time

Red Jacket Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mankato
    , Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #108488 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #226730 in E-Biking
    • #351226 in Trail Running
    • #339173 in Hiking
    • #17512 in Adaptive Biking
    • #47559 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #605 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #1,296 in E-Biking
    • #3,670 in Trail Running
    • #3,888 in Hiking
    • #382 in Adaptive Biking
    • #732 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A paved route that takes you from North Mankato across the bridge and as far south as Rapidan. South Route connections enable more distance east, or heading North West towards Williams Nature Center. This can be used to form a loop if you include the Minniopa connector back to the bridge.

Tags
BridgesHut or cabin
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 17, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Jacket located?
      Red Jacket is located in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Mankato trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.16785, -94.01611.
      ▼ How hard is Red Jacket?
      Red Jacket is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Jacket?
      Red Jacket has 293 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 92 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 768 ft to 972 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Jacket a point to point trail?
      Red Jacket is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Red Jacket?
      Red Jacket is 6.6 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Jacket?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Jacket. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Red Jacket? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Jacket are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Jacket?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Red Jacket. The trail is 6.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Jacket?
      Red Jacket is a moderately popular trail. There have been 9 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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