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5,157 ft
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-162 ft
Descent
00:09:26
Avg time
-68 ft
Altitude change
1,209 ft
Altitude min
1,336 ft
Altitude max
1,277 ft
Altitude start
1,207 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-16.3%
Grade max
21.9%
Grade min
1,230 ft
Distance climb
2,215 ft
Distance down
1,713 ft
Distance flat
00:09:26
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Sinter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cuyuna Lakes - Mahnomen Unit (North)
    Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31458 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Spring to Fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR)

Trail Type: Singletrack – Flow/Jump trail (AM)

Trail Experience: A fast, flowy trail with plenty of rock gardens, tombstone jumps, drops, tabletops and step-ups. Starts with a gentle climbing and traverse section that has a wonderful overlook before heading down into the party zone. Most jumps or features have 2 options - roll it or huck it.

Strava Segments: TBD

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 22, 2026 @ 9:14am (America/Chicago)
Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 18, 2025
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        Directions to sinter trailhead (46.499170, -94.013200)

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        Sinter | Cuyuna Recreation Area | Crosby, MN
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sinter

        ▼ Where is Sinter located?
        Sinter is located in Cuyuna Lakes - Mahnomen Unit (North), Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Cuyuna Lakes - Mahnomen Unit (North) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.49917, -94.0132.
        ▼ How hard is Sinter?
        Sinter is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sinter?
        Sinter has 96 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 162 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,209 ft to 1,336 ft.
        ▼ How long is Sinter?
        Sinter is 5,157 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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