more stats
328 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:00:27
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
1,416 ft
Altitude min
1,426 ft
Altitude max
1,421 ft
Altitude start
1,417 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
33 ft
Distance climb
98 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:00:27
Avg time

XC - Lightning Bruiser Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Giants Ridge
    Biwabik, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #320949 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,915 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2021

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XC - Lightning Bruiser is a 328 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Biwabik Minnesota. This mountain bike only trail and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, drop, jump and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsDropsJumpsSkinnies

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 132 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Oct 18, 2026 @ 9:34am (America/Chicago)
Oct 18, 2026
 reporter Trails in excellent tacky conditions for a great last day of the season
Oct 17, 2026 @ 10:13am (America/Chicago)
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Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:54am (America/Chicago)
Oct 4, 2026
 reporter Weather is forecasted to be sunny with highs in the mid to high 50’s and gusty wind up to 25 mph NNW. The trails are overall dry conditions this...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is XC - Lightning Bruiser located?
      XC - Lightning Bruiser is located in Giants Ridge, Biwabik, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Giants Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.57478, -92.30275.
      ▼ How hard is XC - Lightning Bruiser?
      XC - Lightning Bruiser is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for XC - Lightning Bruiser?
      XC - Lightning Bruiser has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,416 ft to 1,426 ft.
      ▼ How long is XC - Lightning Bruiser?
      XC - Lightning Bruiser is 328 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on XC - Lightning Bruiser?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on XC - Lightning Bruiser. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride XC - Lightning Bruiser?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride XC - Lightning Bruiser are:
      • September (25 activities)
      • August (21 activities)
      • July (20 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access XC - Lightning Bruiser? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to XC - Lightning Bruiser are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride XC - Lightning Bruiser?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride XC - Lightning Bruiser. The trail is 328 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is XC - Lightning Bruiser?
      XC - Lightning Bruiser is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 474 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 252 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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