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4,888 ft
Distance
134 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:10:31
Avg time
88 ft
Altitude change
960 ft
Altitude min
1,052 ft
Altitude max
964 ft
Altitude start
1,053 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
15.2%
Grade min
2,352 ft
Distance climb
1,020 ft
Distance down
1,516 ft
Distance flat
00:10:31
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Rift Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pincushion Mountain Trail System
    Grand Marais, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #45766 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Dropping from the parking lot to the lower trails can be done slowly, or quickly. Rift is the faster option. The descent is steep, but the traverse to the stream is fast and fun.

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  • 2 miles average
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  • 18 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 114 rides
  • Last: Jul 28, 2026
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        Directions to rift trailhead (47.768710, -90.305390)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rift

        ▼ Where is Rift located?
        Rift is located in Pincushion Mountain Trail System, Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Pincushion Mountain Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.76871, -90.30539.
        ▼ How hard is Rift?
        Rift is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rift?
        Rift has 134 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 960 ft to 1,052 ft.
        ▼ How long is Rift?
        Rift is 4,888 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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