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3,297 ft
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:04:52
Avg time
47 ft
Altitude change
1,117 ft
Altitude min
1,169 ft
Altitude max
1,122 ft
Altitude start
1,168 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-12.6%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
1,762 ft
Distance climb
715 ft
Distance down
823 ft
Distance flat
00:04:52
Avg time
The Middle Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaGamehaven
Rochester, Minnesota -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Fat
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Sweet singletrack with short easy climbs and descents.
Stay on the marked trails. There are some doubletracks that go into scout trails and camp areas. Please do not trespass on the scout property.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 161 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
All
- 662 rides
- Last: Oct 23, 2026
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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