more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:07:07
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
975 ft
Altitude min
1,040 ft
Altitude max
975 ft
Altitude start
978 ft
Altitude end
-13.5%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
1,686 ft
Distance climb
1,706 ft
Distance down
2,500 ft
Distance flat
00:07:07
Avg time

Upper Beginner Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Eagan, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #51679 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Pump Track, Rock Garden

This is a great beginner trail that adds in some fun swooping berms and little options fast sections. Lots of fun trails for beginners to learn and perfect for riding with the family.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 430 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 2,514 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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on Aug 12, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.19 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      ccengland ccengland
      I think the direction on this trail is backwards vs what is commonly ridden.

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      Lebanon Hills Regional Park

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Beginner Loop located?
      Upper Beginner Loop is located in Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Lebanon Hills Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.78127, -93.19087.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Beginner Loop?
      Upper Beginner Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Beginner Loop?
      Upper Beginner Loop has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 975 ft to 1,040 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Beginner Loop?
      Upper Beginner Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Beginner Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Beginner Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Beginner Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Beginner Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Beginner Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Upper Beginner Loop. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Beginner Loop?
      Upper Beginner Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 14,777 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18,930 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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