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1.3 miles
Distance
54 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:10:35
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
930 ft
Altitude min
972 ft
Altitude max
931 ft
Altitude start
951 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
14.5%
Grade min
1,001 ft
Distance climb
791 ft
Distance down
5,194 ft
Distance flat
00:10:35
Avg time

Upper Mattice Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Bertram Chain of Lakes
    Monticello, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #213739 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58842 in E-Biking
    • #405005 in Trail Running
    • #122171 in Hiking
    • #28256 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,119 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #285 in E-Biking
    • #4,042 in Trail Running
    • #1,281 in Hiking
    • #1,762 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Skinny

This segment of trail has very open flow with lots of berms.

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BermsSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 126 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 368 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Upper Mattice Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Mattice located?
      Upper Mattice is located in Bertram Chain of Lakes, Monticello, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Bertram Chain of Lakes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.30537, -93.82876.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Mattice?
      Upper Mattice is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Mattice?
      Upper Mattice has 54 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 930 ft to 972 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Mattice a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Mattice is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Mattice?
      Upper Mattice is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Mattice?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Mattice. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Mattice?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Mattice are:
      • July (75 activities)
      • May (57 activities)
      • September (42 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Mattice? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Mattice are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Mattice?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Upper Mattice. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Mattice?
      Upper Mattice is a very popular trail. There have been 821 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 919 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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