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2.5 miles
Distance
179 ft
Climb
-176 ft
Descent
00:14:29
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
839 ft
Altitude min
900 ft
Altitude max
854 ft
Altitude start
856 ft
Altitude end
-14%
Grade max
19.8%
Grade min
2,497 ft
Distance climb
2,707 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:14:29
Avg time

Theo North Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Theodore Wirth Park
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43805 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116200 in Trail Running
    • #81378 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This loop is a bit more old school style singletrack, pretty narrow and winding through the trees. Certain sections that drop quickly are often small rock gardens, perhaps to keep from being eroded from breaking. Most the features on this trail are some kind of alignment of rocks, cinder blocks, and even old asphalt.

If you start from the main park on the west Luce Line Access you have 2 options. You can hit the main trail, or take a little expert extra area

Access Info

There are 3 access points, 2 of which come right from the Luce Line Trail paved path. You can approach from either direction. The north access is a neighborhood access point off of Woodland Trail Road

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 290 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,398 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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Aug 20, 2026 @ 6:32pm (America/Chicago)
Aug 20, 2026
Jul 5, 2026 @ 9:30am (Pacific/Midway)
Jul 5, 2026
 Two trees down blocking the trail from last nights storm.
Jun 2, 2026 @ 1:19pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 2, 2026
 Overgrown in places
Dec 25, 2025 @ 1:18pm (America/Chicago)
Dec 25, 2025
Nov 11, 2025 @ 4:10pm (America/Atikokan)
Nov 11, 2025
 Needs leaf blowing
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Ideal
Avg: 4.26 (9 votes)
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        Directions to theo-north-loop trailhead (44.988180, -93.332790)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Theo North Loop

        ▼ Where is Theo North Loop located?
        Theo North Loop is located in Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Theodore Wirth Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.98818, -93.33279.
        ▼ How hard is Theo North Loop?
        Theo North Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Theo North Loop?
        Theo North Loop has 179 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 176 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 839 ft to 900 ft.
        ▼ Is Theo North Loop a point to point trail?
        Theo North Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Theo North Loop?
        Theo North Loop is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Theo North Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Theo North Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Theo North Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Theo North Loop are:
        • July (204 activities)
        • September (116 activities)
        • June (101 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Theo North Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Theo North Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Theo North Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Theo North Loop. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Theo North Loop?
        Theo North Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 11,507 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,433 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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