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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
Avg time

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 [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat 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
  • 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

Access Info

From Backcountry

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 39 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 396 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Jul 10, 2026 @ 8:23am (America/Atikokan)
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Apr 22, 2026
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Status:
on Jul 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      gwieme
      Really fun trail, if you're going to back country unit you should definitely hit it, but I would make the trip just for it. The climb is rather savage if you ride an acoustic bike.
      BikingBoarderCollie BikingBoarderCollie
      Ok. Jumps are far too large for the run up or elevation available. Honestly not worth the hike up there.
      keyul keyul
      Really fun trail and well built. It’s over grown in a few spots and needs a trim but it’s in much better condition than sledgehammer

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sinter?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sinter. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sinter?
      Sinter is best visited during: Spring to Fall.
      ▼ How do I access Sinter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sinter are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sinter?
      The estimated time to ride Sinter is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 5,157 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Sinter?
      Sinter is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,507 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,342 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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