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3,816 ft
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
00:06:28
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
1,124 ft
Altitude min
1,203 ft
Altitude max
1,129 ft
Altitude start
1,152 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
19.1%
Grade min
971 ft
Distance climb
1,309 ft
Distance down
1,535 ft
Distance flat
00:06:28
Avg time

Short Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gamehaven
    Rochester, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #58479 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62367 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Start off on flat doubletrack to access the long loop. A moderate doubletrack climb leads you to rolling singletrack with a nice hook at the end.

Disclaimer

Stay on the trails marked with yellow arrows. Please don't trespass in the Boy Scout hiking trails, camp, and buildings.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 63 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 416 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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      42
      2025 MCA Race #4B - Gamehaven
      ★ 3.0 • 4 miles • 262 ft • 11 • Race •
      Set in the majestic rolling hills south of Rochester, Gamehaven offers a unique set of singletrack...
      42
      Gamehaven 2022 MCA Race #4
      ★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 268 ft • 7 • Loop • Race •
      See official race page for most current accurate information:...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Short Loop located?
      Short Loop is located in Gamehaven, Rochester, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Gamehaven trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.94471, -92.42815.
      ▼ How hard is Short Loop?
      Short Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Loop?
      Short Loop has 84 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,124 ft to 1,203 ft.
      ▼ Is Short Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Short Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Short Loop?
      Short Loop is 3,816 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Short Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Short Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Short Loop are:
      • September (46 activities)
      • May (37 activities)
      • July (25 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Short Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Short Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Short Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Short Loop. The trail is 3,816 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Short Loop?
      Short Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,047 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,116 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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