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3,179 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:03:38
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
963 ft
Altitude min
1,002 ft
Altitude max
1,002 ft
Altitude start
991 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
12.9%
Grade min
646 ft
Distance climb
1,145 ft
Distance down
1,178 ft
Distance flat
00:03:38
Avg time

SH A Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salem Hills Park
    Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100150 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #289056 in Trail Running
    • #60327 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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SH A Loop is a 3,179 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Inver Grove Heights Minnesota. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 7.2 km average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 14.2 km avg distance
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  • 166 rides
  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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Jun 23, 2026 @ 1:25pm (America/Menominee)
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on Jun 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About SH A Loop

        ▼ Where is SH A Loop located?
        SH A Loop is located in Salem Hills Park, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Salem Hills Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.8655, -93.07401.
        ▼ How hard is SH A Loop?
        SH A Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for SH A Loop?
        SH A Loop has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 963 ft to 1,002 ft.
        ▼ Is SH A Loop a point to point trail?
        SH A Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is SH A Loop?
        SH A Loop is 3,179 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on SH A Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on SH A Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride SH A Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride SH A Loop are:
        • October (213 activities)
        • May (37 activities)
        • June (36 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access SH A Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to SH A Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride SH A Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride SH A Loop. The trail is 3,179 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is SH A Loop?
        SH A Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 821 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,504 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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