more stats
2,940 ft
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:04:21
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
826 ft
Altitude min
888 ft
Altitude max
838 ft
Altitude start
837 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-20.3%
Grade max
20.6%
Grade min
1,250 ft
Distance climb
843 ft
Distance down
846 ft
Distance flat
00:04:21
Avg time

Upper Conundrum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Theodore Wirth Park
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 75 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #80406 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39003 in E-Biking
    • #67397 in Trail Running
    • #16965 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2018

One of the two new trails at Wirth as of June 2018. The trail is relatively steep, machine built, dirt singletrack with some extremely tight berms and switchbacks. The section at the top is called The Spaghetti Berms, then the Hairpins are the sharp turn sections. The Spaghetti Berms are really tight, you really got to through your bike back and forth hard to keep any momentum. There is a little bypass trail for those berms if you want to skip it.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 173 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 713 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
Status:
on Aug 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.8 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Conundrum located?
      Upper Conundrum 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 44.9944, -93.32277.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Conundrum?
      Upper Conundrum is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Conundrum?
      Upper Conundrum has 76 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 826 ft to 888 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Conundrum a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Conundrum is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Conundrum?
      Upper Conundrum is 2,940 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Conundrum?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Conundrum. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Conundrum? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Conundrum are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Conundrum?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Upper Conundrum. The trail is 2,940 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Conundrum?
      Upper Conundrum is a very popular trail. There have been 5,687 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,382 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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