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3,297 ft
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:04:59
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
00:04:59
Avg time

The Middle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gamehaven
    Rochester, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #63410 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31766 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes 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

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 61 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 30, 2026
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May 3, 2026 @ 8:40am (America/Chicago)
May 3, 2026
Apr 12, 2025 @ 9:34am
Apr 12, 2025
 Some muddy spots, especially in the shade by the Frisby golf area, but overall rideable.
Jul 26, 2022 @ 2:23pm
Jul 26, 2022
 Tree down
May 28, 2022 @ 3:39pm
May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022 @ 3:35pm
May 28, 2022
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on May 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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        Directions to the-middle trailhead (43.949370, -92.428960)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Middle

        ▼ Where is The Middle located?
        The Middle is located in Gamehaven, Rochester, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Gamehaven trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.94937, -92.42896.
        ▼ How hard is The Middle?
        The Middle is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Middle?
        The Middle has 91 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,117 ft to 1,169 ft.
        ▼ Is The Middle a point to point trail?
        Yes, The Middle is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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