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2.4 miles
Distance
252 ft
Climb
-250 ft
Descent
00:14:49
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
1,281 ft
Altitude min
1,353 ft
Altitude max
1,294 ft
Altitude start
1,296 ft
Altitude end
-14.5%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
4,140 ft
Distance climb
5,056 ft
Distance down
3,583 ft
Distance flat
00:14:49
Avg time

Ruby Slipper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Tioga Recreation Area
    Cohasset, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 85 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #59780 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68619 in E-Biking
    • #70323 in Trail Running
    • #280349 in Hiking
    • #2279 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Ruby Slipper is a highly rated 2 mile popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Cohasset Minnesota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 252 ft green climb. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 113 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 625 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Ruby Slipper Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2026 @ 1:22pm (America/Atikokan)
Sep 15, 2026
Aug 18, 2026 @ 4:42pm (America/Chicago)
Aug 18, 2026
6-8 trees across the trail that need a chain saw. Cleared a number of small trees and branches by hand. You can carry bike over the trees.
May 30, 2026 @ 7:51am (America/Chicago)
May 30, 2026
 Tree across trail
Sep 25, 2025 @ 10:24am (America/Chicago)
Sep 25, 2025
 A couple little refreshes. Enjoy!!
Sep 23, 2025 @ 10:46am (America/Chicago)
Sep 23, 2025
Trail is closed for maintenance
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on Sep 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      overcomer
      Lots of fun. I would rate this a more challenging green than what I rode at Cuyuna. Lots of opportunities to get air, unlike greens down south.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ruby Slipper located?
      Ruby Slipper is located in Tioga Recreation Area, Cohasset, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Tioga Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.21795, -93.613.
      ▼ How hard is Ruby Slipper?
      Ruby Slipper is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ruby Slipper?
      Ruby Slipper has 252 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 250 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,281 ft to 1,353 ft.
      ▼ Is Ruby Slipper a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ruby Slipper is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ruby Slipper?
      Ruby Slipper is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ruby Slipper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ruby Slipper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ruby Slipper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ruby Slipper are:
      • August (86 activities)
      • September (53 activities)
      • June (49 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ruby Slipper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ruby Slipper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ruby Slipper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Ruby Slipper. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ruby Slipper?
      Ruby Slipper is a very popular trail. There have been 2,400 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,379 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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