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1.1 miles
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-67 ft
Descent
00:09:13
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
754 ft
Altitude min
770 ft
Altitude max
767 ft
Altitude start
764 ft
Altitude end
-0.049%
Grade
-7.234%
Grade max
14.651%
Grade min
1,688 ft
Distance climb
2,310 ft
Distance down
1,955 ft
Distance flat
00:09:13
Avg time

Short Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kiwanis Recreation Area
    Mankato, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #59436 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #293811 in Trail Running
    • #305254 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Open Year Round except for Mud/Thaw
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge

The beginner loop is roughly one mile of rolling singletrack through our wooded river-bottoms. This segment of trail was crafted to avoid any roots, drops or difficult climbs to make it welcoming to newer off-road riders. Short segments of wooded boardwalk are utilized in areas to bridge deep sand traps. Stay to the left at the first trail junction to avoid doing the long loop with it's more advanced features.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 29 miles avg distance
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Feb 6, 2022 @ 10:07am
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May 1, 2021 @ 4:20pm
May 1, 2021
 reporter Some blown out sand holes were present Saturday May 1st; but many were addressed by trail crews on Sunday May 2nd.
Apr 5, 2021 @ 12:10pm
Apr 5, 2021
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Short Loop located?
      Short Loop is located in Kiwanis Recreation Area, Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Kiwanis Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.19928, -94.01947.
      ▼ How hard is Short Loop?
      Short Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.049%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Loop?
      Short Loop has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 754 ft to 770 ft.
      ▼ Is Short Loop a point to point trail?
      Short Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Short Loop?
      Short Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Short Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Short Loop?
      Short Loop is best visited during: Open Year Round except for Mud/Thaw.
      ▼ 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 13 minutes to ride Short Loop. The trail is 1.1 miles 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 1,187 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,374 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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