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3,150 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-133 ft
Descent
00:03:04
Avg time
-117 ft
Altitude change
1,443 ft
Altitude min
1,577 ft
Altitude max
1,577 ft
Altitude start
1,460 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-27.1%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
768 ft
Distance climb
2,100 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:03:04
Avg time

Telegraph Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Detroit Mountain Recreation Area
    Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #38614 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #176560 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Memorial Day - End of Sept.
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Detroit Mountain Recreation Area

Rolling Downhill Flow Trail with tight steep berms.

Access Info

Access Telegraph off of Peek-a-Boo.

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 26 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Telegraph Trail Reports

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Jul 16, 2022 @ 1:52am
Jul 16, 2022
 Part of this sections is really loose and sandy
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Chandler729 Chandler729
      Super wide flow line. Only open during operating hours.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Telegraph located?
      Telegraph is located in Detroit Mountain Recreation Area, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Detroit Mountain Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.81738, -95.78037.
      ▼ How hard is Telegraph?
      Telegraph is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Telegraph?
      Telegraph has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 133 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,443 ft to 1,577 ft.
      ▼ Is Telegraph a point to point trail?
      Yes, Telegraph is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Telegraph?
      Telegraph is 3,150 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Telegraph?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Telegraph. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Telegraph?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Telegraph are:
      • June (6 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Telegraph? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Telegraph are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Telegraph?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Telegraph. The trail is 3,150 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Telegraph?
      Telegraph is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 158 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 244 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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