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581 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
995 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
991 ft
Altitude min
991 ft
Altitude start
994 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-0.5%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
354 ft
Distance flat
South Bluff Loop (E) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBluff, Hiniker, and Spring Lake Parks
Mankato, Minnesota -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike Type, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerCity of Mankato
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South Bluff Loop (E) is a 581 ft moderately popular white difficulty family friendly paved path trail located near Mankato Minnesota. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(44.182590, -94.024670)
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Nearby Trails
- Bluff Parking Connector 161 ft
- South Bluff Loop (w) 896 ft
- Bluff Loop Connector 896 ft
- North Bluff Loop 1,122 ft
- Bluff East Entrance 2,569 ft
Bluff, Hiniker, and Spring Lake Parks
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Bluff Loop (E)
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Where is South Bluff Loop (E) located?
South Bluff Loop (E) is located in Bluff, Hiniker, and Spring Lake Parks, Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Bluff, Hiniker, and Spring Lake Parks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.18259, -94.02467.
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How hard is South Bluff Loop (E)?
South Bluff Loop (E) is rated as White difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for South Bluff Loop (E)?
South Bluff Loop (E) has 1 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 302 m to 303 m.
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Is South Bluff Loop (E) a point to point trail?
South Bluff Loop (E) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
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