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1,329 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
766 ft
High Point
8 ft
Altitude change
758 ft
Altitude min
759 ft
Altitude start
768 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-0.3%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
656 ft
Distance climb
673 ft
Distance flat
Spring Lake Loop (W) 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 Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike Type, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerCity of Mankato
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Spring Lake Loop (W) is a 1,329 ft popular white difficulty family friendly paved path trail located near Mankato Minnesota. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
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- Last: May 1, 2026
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(44.178920, -94.019670)
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Nearby Trails
- Spring Lake Loop (n) 0 ft
- Spring Lake North Entrance 0 ft
- Spring Lake West Entrance 30 ft
- Bluff East Entrance 682 ft
- Hiniker Pond South Entrance 1,207 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spring Lake Loop (W)
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Where is Spring Lake Loop (W) located?
Spring Lake Loop (W) 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 44.17892, -94.01967.
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How hard is Spring Lake Loop (W)?
Spring Lake Loop (W) is rated as White difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Spring Lake Loop (W)?
Spring Lake Loop (W) has 2 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 231 m to 234 m.
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Is Spring Lake Loop (W) a point to point trail?
Spring Lake Loop (W) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
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